xhc Anti Dandruff Ginger Shampoo
xhc XHC Anti Dandruff Ginger Shampoo lists 17 ingredients on its label, 16 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oils
Formulation view Water-based shampoo using sulfate and betaine surfactants. Salicylic acid aids oil control, paired with ginger extract. Preserved with DMDM Hydantoin, requiring caution for formaldehyde releasers. Proteins aim to repair hair. Note: exfoliants plus fragrance may irritate sensitive scalps; suit for oily hair.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineHydrolyzed Collagen
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V
- DMDM Hydantoin
Other ingredients
Polyquaternium-22Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinZingiber Officinale ExtractSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTACitralBenzyl SalicylateHexyl CinnamalCi 19140
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-22 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| DMDM Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Hydrolyzed Collagen | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/307 | 1 · – | Green |
| Zingiber Officinale Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ci 19140 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/44 (CI 19140) III/189 (Acid Yellow 23; Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Polyquaternium-22
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Hydrolyzed Collagen
- Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products
- Zingiber Officinale Extract
- Ginger extract for skin conditioning; contains gingerols, may cause warming or stinging sensation at high concentrations.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Ci 19140
- Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.
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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