Ingredients

The antifungal ingredient piroctone olamine is also effective at helping stop dandruff in its tracks. It’s a tool in the fight against dandruff, and because it has a different structure than ZPT it dissolves within our shampoo, like sugar dissolves in water. That means we can add extra benefits to our formula which are specifically targeted to give you smooth, soft, healthy looking hair. PO formulas are great at treating mild to moderate dandruff.

Aqua is the INCI name for water.

Just like your body is mostly water, so is shampoo. In fact, up to 80% of shampoo is water. This is particularly important because it ensures all the ingredients blend together so your shampoo can clean effectively.

The water we use goes through a purifying process so it can be used in products, This means that as well as containing no pollutants and particles, it also has mineral ions removed.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocomidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide MEA.

All our shampoos contain cleansing complexes, to effectively trap dirt and oil so that they can be rinsed away.

We’ve developed a blend of different ingredients that balance excellent cleaning properties without being harsh.

The cleansing complexes create the rich foam that’s the vehicle for oil and dirt to be lifted off your hair. When your shampoo lathers, it whisks the dirt and oil away from your hair. As you rinse, they go down the drain with the shampoo, leaving you with clean hair.

Thanks to our purifying ingredients, you don’t have to scrub hard or work shampoo into your hair for too long, meaning that you can achieve thoroughly clean hair without causing discomfort or drying your scalp or hair.

Sulfates are detergents derived from various sources, including palm kernel and coconut oils.

There has been some conversation about the potential dangers of sulfates, with people suggesting they dry hair and skin out. We use sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate, to get the right balance of both cleansing and mildness.

Our products have been proven to be safe for regular use in over 225 studies.

Piroctone olamine.

Our actives are synthesised from high purity ingredients.

We know dandruff can be a chore, so we’ve worked hard to come up with solutions that are efficacious while being pleasant to use.

As dandruff is reoccurring, it’s not only important to clean away flakes, but also address the root cause of dandruff. That’s why we gear our products to treat the scalp, addressing itchiness, dryness, and flakes before they show. Our anti-dandruff super-heros are skincare for your scalp.

Piroctone olamine is one of our more recent tools in the fight against dandruff.

Our active ingredients primarily target the Malassezia globosa, a yeast like fungus, that’s present on nearly everyone’s head.

This microbe creates oleic acid which can sensitize the scalp and can trigger rapid skin shedding, resulting in dandruff.

By adding active ingredients into our shampoos, we help prevent the dandruff-causing microbe from making the substances that sensitize your scalp, preventing dandruff.

Moisturising Agents: Dimethiconol, Dimethicone, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone/Amodimethicon. These ingredients belong to the family of silicones. Conditioning Agents:

Behentrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.

Our uniquely crafted formulas are years in the making, with our team of experts perfecting each product to support a healthy scalp and healthy hair as part of your cleansing regimen. But we also know how important conditioning is as part of your overall haircare needs. That’s why we’ve spent years perfecting our formulas to support scalp and hair health, keeping you dandruff and worry-free, while also making sure your hair is silky, smooth and soft.

That’s why we include nourishing and softening ingredients in our shampoo.

Depending on your hair and scalp needs, we’ve tailored these ingredients to make sure they deliver the results you’re after without compromising on the things that matter to you.

Together, they make your hair feel soft and silky without weighing it down, and also help repair damaged portions of hair giving them a boost of shine.

Silicones are little clever molecules that can do lots of different things for your hair from making it soft to reducing frizz, without any tackiness or heaviness. Silicones also help to balance moisture, so you’ll end up with hair that’s less dry at the ends with regular use. Additionally, they smooth and protect the hair cuticle, keeping your hair soft and shiny when it’s dry.

Conditioning agents boost the work of silicones, adding moisture and helping the hair to retain its own softness. They also cushion your hair fibers, especially when they’re wet, to prevent tangles and make your hair more manageable.

Sodium chloride, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Glycol Distearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Trideceth-10.

Our shampoo and conditioner hair care products contain ingredients to treat your scalp, control dandruff, and make your hair silky and soft. But none of them could do their job without help from ingredients that maintain formula texture and product effectiveness over time.

When you open the bottle at home, you expose the product to air and water and provide a way for bacteria to get inside. Preservatives keep your shampoo fresh, and people safe, by preventing the growth of bacteria and mold in products while they’re used at home.

Our safety scientists ensure we use preservatives within safe-to-use limits – that means we use as little as possible, and as much as needed to be effective.

Stabilizers make sure our specially formulated dandruff treatment stays blended and each drop you squeeze gives you the same benefit from the first wash to the last.

All our stabilisers and preservatives are either naturally derived or synthetically created.

No matter the origin, all of them are tested individually and as part of the formula to meet the highest standards for safety.

Together, preservatives and stabilisers mean that your product is completely safe to use from beginning to end, and that each drop is effective, and packed with the ingredients that’ll give you soft, flake-free hair.

Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone are used to make sure your shampoo and conditioner remain fresh.

Sodium chloride, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Glycol Distearate are included to ensure your product has the perfect consistency and is spreadable. These also help to keep all the other ingredients “blended and suspended” so the formula’s blended in the same way from the first drop to the last.

Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate are Trideceth-10 are present at low amounts in some ingredient mixtures to ensure they remain blended before they’re added into our products.

Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Hydrozycitronellal, Limonene, Propylene Glycol. Hexyl Cinnamal - A jasmine-like scent. This ingredient is found in chamomile and is used for jasmine reconstitution.

Linalool - A soft lavender scent with citrus facets. This ingredient can be found in different oils such as rosewood, coriander, orange and even hô wood oil.

Hydroxycitronellal - A fresh citrusy and creamy lily of the valley scent.

Limonene - A fresh scent of orange, tangerine and lemon oil. This ingredient’s found in the peel of all citrus fruits.

We want to make sure your hair feels and smells great long after the shower, which is why our shampoos are enriched with a blend of fragrances.

Our unique product fragrances are blended with the greatest care and utmost attention to safety. We go beyond compliance with the safety standards of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and conduct an additional safety assessment of our fragrances and their ingredients.

You can also learn more about the safety behind fragrance ingredients by visiting The Fragrance Conservatory. Please refer to the ingredient statement for each product to learn which ingredients are in a specific formula.

From cool mint, fresh apple and lemon, to coconut and flower scents, adding fragrance to the bottle means your hair wash morphs into a sensorial experience - plus it means your hair will smell good afterwards, which is always a welcome bonus!

Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrochloric acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid.

Citric acid is a weak acid that’s widely found in nature. For example, citrus fruits contain about 5-8% citric acid. Sodium Citrate is a derivative of Citric Acid.

We add sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid to get the pH balance right, but they aren’t actually in the final product. This is because they transform into salt and water when combined.

Your skin has a natural balance, and when this balance is disrupted, it can lead to discomfort and scalp sensitivity. Our products are pH balanced to make sure the solutions we offer are efficatious and won’t upset your skin.

As much as you love your hair to be clean and fresh, it’s important for shampoo to clean and not to strip.

All Head & Shoulders shampoo and conditioners are pH balanced to ensure that the products work and won’t upset your scalp.