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Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Hair

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Pantene

Pro-V Repair & Protect Hair

moisturizer · 500 ml · Skincare

Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Hair is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol and parabens, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with panthenol and dimethicone. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Fragrance), sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate) and silicones (Dimethicone).

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

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Pro-V Repair & Protect Hair

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium Lauryl SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt…Sulfates
  3. 3Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
  4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  5. 5Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  6. 6DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  7. 7PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  8. 8Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
  9. 9FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  10. 10Cocamide MEACocamide MEA is a coconut-derived foaming agent and thickener made from coconut oil…
  11. 11Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  12. 12Sodium XylenesulfonateA salt made from xylene that helps oily and poorly soluble ingredients stay mixed into…
  13. 13Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  14. 14Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  15. 15Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
  16. 16Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  17. 17Polyquaternium-6
  18. 18Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilCoconut oil is a plant oil pressed from coconut meat that mainly softens skin and hair…
  19. 19Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  20. 20MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative from the isothiazolinone family that keeps water-based products free…MI / MCI
  21. 21MethylisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone, often shortened to MI, is a synthetic preservative that stops…MI / MCI

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0080878194582, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsFragrance (#9)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Lauryl Sulfate (#2), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (#3)
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#6)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCIContainsMethylchloroisothiazolinone (#20), Methylisothiazolinone (#21)
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Hair fragrance-free?

No. Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Hair contains Fragrance (ingredient 9 of 21).

Does Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Hair contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone). Sulfates: yes (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Hair good for?

By its ingredient list it fits pregnancy, dry skin, dehydrated skin and dry, cracked hands: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Dimethicone.

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