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Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo

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Paul Mitchell

Awapuhi Shampoo

shampoo · 1 l · Haircare

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo is free of essential oils, drying alcohol and parabens, going by its full 24-ingredient list, with aloe vera. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum (Fragrance)), labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Benzoate) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • Contains MI / MCI
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Key ingredients in Awapuhi Shampoo

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua (Water, Eau)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
  3. 3Cocamide MIPACocamide MIPA is a mild, coconut-derived foam booster and thickener made from coconut…
  4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  5. 5Hedychium Coronarium (White Ginger) Root Extract
  6. 6Aloe Barbadensis Extract
  7. 7Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
  8. 8Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf
  9. 9Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
  10. 10Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
  11. 11Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl DimethiconeSilicones
  12. 12Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  13. 13Glycol StearateA waxy, pearly ingredient made from glycol and stearic acid, a fatty acid, that gives…
  14. 14Isopropanolamine
  15. 15Magnesium ChlorideA simple mineral salt made from magnesium and chlorine. In shampoos and conditioners it…
  16. 16Magnesium NitrateMagnesium nitrate is a mineral salt made from magnesium and nitric acid. In hair and…
  17. 17PEG-12 DimethiconeSilicones
  18. 18PEG-14M
  19. 19Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  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
  22. 22PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  23. 23Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  24. 24Benzyl BenzoateBenzyl Benzoate is a clear, oily liquid with a mild, sweet scent. It mainly helps…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0009531113265, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (Fragrance) (#23)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsBenzyl Benzoate (#24)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate (#2)
SiliconesContainsBisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone (#11), PEG-12 Dimethicone (#17)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCIContainsMethylchloroisothiazolinone (#20), Methylisothiazolinone (#21)
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 23 of 24).

Does Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone). Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Shampoo good for?

By its ingredient list it fits acne-prone skin and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Aloe vera.

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