truefrog Anti-dandruff Shampoo
truefrog Truefrog Anti-dandruff Shampoo lists 25 ingredients on its label, 17 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
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Lemon Fruit Extract
- Ethylene Glycol Distearate
- Black Pepper Fruit
- Inga Alba Bark Extract
- Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- Aloe Vera Leaf Juice 200X
- Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
- Tea Tree Leaf Oil
- Polyquaternium-73
- Panthenol
- Piroctone Olamine
- Vitamin E Acetate
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Gluconate
- Citric Acid
- Allergen-Free Fragrance
Highlights
Contains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Formulation view Mild amino-acid shampoo using sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, buffered by betaine and glucoside surfactants for low irritation. Piroctone Olamine serves as the anti-dandruff active, paired with tea tree oil and panthenol. Soft foam rinses easily. Suitable for seborrheic or sensitive scalps, balancing active agents with gentle cleansing.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateCocamidopropyl BetaineSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
- CLEANSING
- Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- 皮肤调理剂
- Lemon Fruit Extract
Other ingredients
Ethylene Glycol DistearateBlack Pepper FruitInga Alba Bark ExtractMethyl Glucose DioleateAloe Vera Leaf Juice 200XAcrylamidopropyltrimonium ChlorideTea Tree Leaf OilPolyquaternium-73PanthenolPiroctone OlamineVitamin E AcetatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateSodium GluconateCitric AcidAllergen-Free Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lemon Fruit Extract | 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Ethylene Glycol Distearate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Black Pepper Fruit | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Inga Alba Bark Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methyl Glucose Dioleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Aloe Vera Leaf Juice 200X | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tea Tree Leaf Oil | 皮肤调理剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-73 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Piroctone Olamine | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 III/61 V/35 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Vitamin E Acetate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Allergen-Free Fragrance | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
- Mild taurine-based anionic surfactant for emulsification and foam; low irritation, suitable for sensitive cleansers.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Lemon Fruit Extract
- Citrus extract; photoactive, recommended for PM formulas.
- Ethylene Glycol Distearate
- Not decoded yet
- Black Pepper Fruit
- Not decoded yet
- Inga Alba Bark Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- Non-ionic emulsifier/emollient; plant-derived, gentle, used in syndets/light creams, PEG alternative.
- Aloe Vera Leaf Juice 200X
- Not decoded yet
- Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
- Not decoded yet
- Tea Tree Leaf Oil
- Tea tree essential oil, antibacterial; 0.5–2% dilution, sensitization, avoid in pregnancy
- Polyquaternium-73
- Not decoded yet
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Piroctone Olamine
- Antifungal/antiseborrheic agent; high-concentration irritation; avoid eye area.
- Vitamin E Acetate
- Not decoded yet
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Gluconate
- Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Allergen-Free Fragrance
- Not decoded yet
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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