horace Anti-dandruff Shampoo
horace Horace Anti-dandruff Shampoo lists 20 ingredients on its label, 18 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
- Glycerin
- Propanediol
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Inulin
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil*
- Decyl Glucoside
- Citric Acid
- Xanthan Gum
- Cottonseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Piroctone Olamine
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Fragrance**
- Sodium Benzoate
- Polyquaternium-7
- Sodium Citrate
- Limonene
- Potassium Sorbate
- Tocopherol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Gentle surfactant blend of amino acid and glucosides minimizes irritation. Contains piroctone olamine for anti-dandruff and jojoba oil for nourishment. Ideal for sensitive scalps. Formulation note: Balance pH and ionic preservatives to ensure post-wash comfort without tightness.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateDecyl Glucoside
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Inulin
- 皮肤调理剂
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil*
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
Other ingredients
Xanthan GumCottonseed Oil Glycereth-8 EstersSodium CocoamphoacetatePiroctone OlamineChondrus Crispus ExtractFragrance**Sodium BenzoatePolyquaternium-7Sodium CitrateLimonenePotassium SorbateTocopherol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Inulin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil* | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cottonseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Piroctone Olamine | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 III/61 V/35 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chondrus Crispus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Fragrance** | 香料 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Inulin
- Plant fiber/prebiotic for moisturizing; fully dissolve to avoid crystallization
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil*
- Plukenetia volubilis seed oil rich in linoleic acid; use cold-press grade, store cool, add antioxidant.
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Cottonseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Mild amphoteric surfactant at 0.5–5%; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin, often paired with anionics.
- Piroctone Olamine
- Antifungal/antiseborrheic agent; high-concentration irritation; avoid eye area.
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive
- Fragrance**
- Fragrance for scenting; may contain EU 26 allergens, labeling required.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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