head-shoulders Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp
head-shoulders Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp lists 24 ingredients on its label, 24 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.
- Water
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Glycol Distearate
- Zinc Carbonate
- Dimethicone
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Xylenesulfonate
- Zinc Pyrithione
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Parfum
- Sodium Benzoate
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Hydrochloric Acid
- Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Menthol
- Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Linalool
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methylisothiazolinone
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauryl SulfateSodium Laureth Sulfate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycol Distearate
- OPACIFYING
- Zinc Carbonate
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE
- Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Other ingredients
Zinc PyrithioneCocamidopropyl BetaineParfumSodium BenzoateGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideHydrochloric AcidMagnesium Carbonate HydroxideHexyl CinnamalMentha Piperita OilMentholMentha Arvensis Leaf OilHydroxycitronellalLinaloolEucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractMethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | CLEANSING, DENATURANT, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 4 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Zinc Carbonate | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Xylenesulfonate | SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Pyrithione | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTI-SEBUM, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 Annex II/1670 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrochloric Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide | BINDING, BUFFERING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Mentha Piperita Oil | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/361 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Methylchloroisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/39 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant, high foam; high irritation risk, avoid in sensitive formulas.
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Zinc Carbonate
- White powder for opacity in powder or SPF formulas.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Sodium Xylenesulfonate
- Solubilizer and hydrotrope; higher irritation than standard non-ionics; avoid oral contact.
- Zinc Pyrithione
- Anti-dandruff active for exfoliation, anti-sebum, and hair conditioning. Restricted in EU to 0.2% in cosmetics. Low irritancy.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Hydrochloric Acid
- Strong acid for trace pH buffering; use diluted solutions carefully to avoid pH spikes and corrosion.
- Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide
- Absorbs oil and buffers pH in dry powders; requires dispersion in aqueous systems
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
- Botanical essential oil for fragrance; contains allergenic constituents, sensitive to reactive skin.
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
- Extract with cooling scent and conditioning; contains essential oil, potential allergen, control dose
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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