Scalp + Hair Therapy Density & Growth Root Lift Hair Spray

Full ingredient list, decoded

34 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Oleth-20
3. 3PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
4. 4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
5. 5Polyquaternium-11
6. 6ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
7. 7Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
8. 8Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
9. 9Styrene/VP CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
10. 10Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
11. 11Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
12. 12Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
13. 13Zinc Sulfate
14. 14Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate
15. 15Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
16. 16Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
17. 17Sorbic AcidSorbic acid is a natural-origin preservative that helps stop mold and yeast from…
18. 18BiotinBiotin is a water-soluble B vitamin, also called vitamin B7 (it dissolves in water). In…
19. 19Sodium Glutamate
20. 20Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
21. 21Zinc GluconateZinc gluconate is a salt of zinc and gluconic acid, a mild acid made from sugar. It…
22. 22Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
23. 23Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
24. 24CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
25. 25CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
26. 26Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
27. 27GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
28. 28Geranyl AcetateGeranyl Acetate is a fragrance ingredient, the ester of geraniol and acetic acid, that…
29. 29Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
30. 30LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
31. 31LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
32. 32PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…
33. 33Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
34. 34VanillinVanillin is the main aroma compound of vanilla, used in cosmetics to give a sweet…

Source: Dove product page, www.dove.com/uk/p/scalp-+-hair-therapy-density-&-growth-root-lift-hair, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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