clear Ice Cool Menthol Antidandruff

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.

1. Aqua
2. Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4. Carbomer
5. Cellulose Gum
6. Citric Acid
7. Cyclotetrasiloxane
8. Dimethicone
9. Dimethiconol
10. Dmdm Hydantoin
11. Glycerin
12. Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
13. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
14. Laureth-23
15. Laureth-4
16. Lysine Hcl
17. Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
18. Menthol
19. Panthenol
20. Parfum
21. PEG-4
22. Phenoxyethanol
23. Poloxamer 407
24. Potassium Sorbate
25. PPG-12
26. Propylene Glycol
27. Pyridoxine Hcl
28. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
29. Sodium Benzoate
30. Sodium Chloride
31. Sodium Hydroxide
32. Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate
33. Sodium Salicylate
34. Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
35. Tea-Sulfate
36. Tocopheryl Acetate
37. Xanthan Gum
38. Zinc Pyrithione
39. Zinc Sulfate
40. Benzyl Alcohol
41. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
42. Hexyl Cinnamal
43. Linalool
44. Ci 42090
45. Ci 47005

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of mineral oilContains sulfatesContains fragranceContains siliconesContains formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Formulation view Combines SLES and amphoteric surfactants with zinc pyrithione and sulfate for anti-dandruff. Menthol and mint provide cooling, panthenol supports scalp health. Volatile silicones enhance slip. Ideal for oily scalps. Formulator notes formaldehyde releaser and fragrance dosage must be strictly controlled for safety.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

CLEANSING

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

BINDING

Cellulose Gum

BUFFERING

Citric Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclotetrasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

DimethiconolDmdm HydantoinGlycerinGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideHelianthus Annuus Seed OilLaureth-23Laureth-4Lysine HclMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractMentholPanthenolParfumPEG-4PhenoxyethanolPoloxamer 407Potassium SorbatePPG-12Propylene GlycolPyridoxine HclSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium BenzoateSodium ChlorideSodium HydroxideSodium PolynaphthalenesulfonateSodium SalicylateTea-DodecylbenzenesulfonateTea-SulfateTocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumZinc PyrithioneZinc SulfateBenzyl AlcoholButylphenyl MethylpropionalHexyl CinnamalLinaloolCi 42090Ci 47005

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Cyclotetrasiloxane

Volatile silicone providing slip; D4 is restricted in EU rinse-off products and requires labeling for leave-on use.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Dmdm Hydantoin

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Laureth-23

Not decoded yet

Laureth-4

Not decoded yet

Lysine Hcl

Lysine HCl, amino acid for hair and skin conditioning, reduces protein loss

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract

Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.

Menthol

Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

PEG-4

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Poloxamer 407

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

PPG-12

Not decoded yet

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Pyridoxine Hcl

Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debate

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate

Sodium polynaphthalenesulfonate; hydrope for dyes and emulsion stabilizer; high levels affect foam.

Sodium Salicylate

Preservative (V/3 limit) and keratolytic aid; caution for sensitive skin and pregnancy.

Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

Potent anionic surfactant with strong cleansing power; highly irritating and sensitize risk, requires strict usage limits and buffering.

Tea-Sulfate

Not decoded yet

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Zinc Pyrithione

Anti-dandruff active for exfoliation, anti-sebum, and hair conditioning. Restricted in EU to 0.2% in cosmetics. Low irritancy.

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial and astringent, restricted in oral care; <1% topical, metallic taste, avoid mixing with amino acids

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

Ci 47005

Azo synthetic colorant; comply with EU limit IV/82 and impurity specs.

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