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OGX Strength and Length Keratin Oil Hair Shampoo

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OGX

Strength and Length Keratin Oil Hair Shampoo

shampoo · 385 ml · Haircare

OGX Strength and Length Keratin Oil Hair Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 36-ingredient list, with salicylic acid, dimethicone and keratin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum/Fragrance), labelled fragrance allergens (Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Coumarin) and sulfates (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Germany · France · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden

Key ingredients in Strength and Length Keratin Oil Hair Shampoo

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

  • Keratin

    The protein hair is made of; fills gaps in damaged strands.

Full ingredient list, decoded

36 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, made from…Sulfates
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt and helps create a…
  4. 4PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/isostearamide
  5. 5Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  6. 6Hydrolyzed KeratinHydrolyzed Keratin is keratin protein cut into smaller pieces. Keratin is the main…
  7. 7Argania Spinosa Kernel OilArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil is a plant oil pressed from argan tree kernels. It mainly…
  8. 8AmodimethiconeAmodimethicone is a silicone with amine groups, nitrogen-containing parts that help it…Silicones
  9. 9DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  10. 10Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  11. 11PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
  12. 12Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
  13. 13Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  14. 14Polyquaternium-6
  15. 15Laureth-23A surfactant made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide, with an average of 23…
  16. 16Cetrimonium Chloride Trideceth-12
  17. 17Sorbitan Laurate
  18. 18Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  19. 19Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  20. 20Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  21. 21Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  22. 22Diazolidinyl UreaFormaldehyde releasers
  23. 23lodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
  24. 24Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  25. 25Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  26. 26Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  27. 27Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
  28. 28Butylphenyl MethylpropionalA synthetic fragrance ingredient that gives products a fresh, floral scent, close to…Labelled fragrance allergens
  29. 29CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  30. 30Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
  31. 31LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  32. 32Cl 19140/Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…
  33. 33ClI Polyquaternium-10
  34. 34Laureth-4Laureth-4 is a gentle nonionic surfactant made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide.…
  35. 35PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  36. 3615985/Yellow 6

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0022796977519, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#27)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsButylphenyl Methylpropional (#28), Coumarin (#29), Hexyl Cinnamal (#30), Linalool (#31)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (#2)
SiliconesContainsAmodimethicone (#8), Dimethicone (#9)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersContainsDiazolidinyl Urea (#22)
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is OGX Strength and Length Keratin Oil Hair Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. OGX Strength and Length Keratin Oil Hair Shampoo contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 27 of 36).

Does OGX Strength and Length Keratin Oil Hair Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Amodimethicone, Dimethicone). Sulfates: yes (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate). Parabens: none listed.

What is OGX Strength and Length Keratin Oil Hair Shampoo good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, pregnancy, dandruff and damaged, bleached hair: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Salicylic acid (BHA), Dimethicone and Keratin.

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