paul-mitchell Paul Mitchell Scalp Therapy
paul-mitchell Paul Mitchell Scalp Therapy lists 51 ingredients on its label, 42 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua (Water
- Eau)
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Glycol Distearate
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Glycerin
- Vitis Vinifera Vine Sap
- Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Coco-Betaine
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
- Citric Acid
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Laureth-4
- Butylene Glycol
- Trideceth-8
- Sodium Gluceptate
- Dimethylglucamine
- Verbascum Densiflorum Flower Stem Extract
- Menthol
- Helichrysum Italicum Extract
- Cota Tinctoria Flower Leaf Stem Extract
- Sorbitol
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
- Hypericum Perforatum Flower Leaf Stem Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
- Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
- Glycine
- Larix Europaea Wood Extract
- Glycoproteins
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Lecithin
- Xanthan Gum
- Zinc Chloride
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Phenoxyethanol
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Parfum
- Citronellol
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains alcohol
Formulation view Sulfate-based shampoo with mild amphoteric surfactants to reduce irritation. Thickened with guar gum and polymers. Contains menthol and herbal extracts like chamomile and rosemary for scalp soothing. Suitable for oily hair. Formulator note: balances strong cleansing power of sulfates with numerous botanicals to mitigate dryness.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua (WaterEau)
- CLEANSING
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium Cocoamphoacetate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycol Distearate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Other ingredients
GlycerinVitis Vinifera Vine SapAcrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCoco-BetaineAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractLauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl GlucamideCitric AcidGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideLaureth-4Butylene GlycolTrideceth-8Sodium GluceptateDimethylglucamineVerbascum Densiflorum Flower Stem ExtractMentholHelichrysum Italicum ExtractCota Tinctoria Flower Leaf Stem ExtractSorbitolLinum Usitatissimum Seed ExtractHypericum Perforatum Flower Leaf Stem ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCentaurea Cyanus Flower ExtractTilia Cordata Flower ExtractGlycineLarix Europaea Wood ExtractGlycoproteinsCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractLecithinXanthan GumZinc ChlorideCaprylyl GlycolEthoxydiglycolSodium MetabisulfitePhenoxyethanolPhenethyl AlcoholSodium BenzoateBenzyl AlcoholDehydroacetic AcidPotassium SorbateParfumCitronellolLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua (Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eau) | 溶剂,稀释剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Vine Sap | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Coco-Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trideceth-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Gluceptate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethylglucamine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Verbascum Densiflorum Flower Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Helichrysum Italicum Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, FRAGRANCE, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cota Tinctoria Flower Leaf Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Hypericum Perforatum Flower Leaf Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Tilia Cordata Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycine | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Larix Europaea Wood Extract | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Glycoproteins | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, ORAL CARE, SOOTHING · 限制 III/24 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethoxydiglycol | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/297 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenethyl Alcohol | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua (Water
- Primary solvent; requires preservatives at high concentration; adjust viscosity with thickeners
- Eau)
- Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Mild amphoteric surfactant at 0.5–5%; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin, often paired with anionics.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Vitis Vinifera Vine Sap
- Not decoded yet
- Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Coco-Betaine
- Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritation
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
- Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
- Mild alkyl glucoside surfactant for cleansing, conditioning, and thickening; very low irritation.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Laureth-4
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Trideceth-8
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Gluceptate
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethylglucamine
- Not decoded yet
- Verbascum Densiflorum Flower Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Helichrysum Italicum Extract
- Helichrysum extract with rosmarinic acid; sebum control and soothing, watch for photosensitivity.
- Cota Tinctoria Flower Leaf Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
- Flaxseed extract for moisture and natural aroma; contains oleic acid with moderate comedogenicity, limit levels for oily skin.
- Hypericum Perforatum Flower Leaf Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
- Centaurea flower extract with flavonoids; astringent and conditioning, mild risk at high levels.
- Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
- European linden flower extract with flavonoids and coumarins; soothing and moisturizing; often used as auxiliary conditioning agent.
- Glycine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.
- Larix Europaea Wood Extract
- Larix europaea wood extract, flavonoid-rich; low-dose humectant/soothing, stability check at high loads.
- Glycoproteins
- Glycoproteins for hydration and conditioning; enhance skin barrier; verify source for vegan requirements.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Zinc Chloride
- Antimicrobial astringent for oral care; usage levels are restricted.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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