Cooling Itch Rescue Anti Dandruff Shampoo

Full ingredient list, decoded

30 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. 2Sodium Lauryl SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt…Sulfates
3. 3Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
4. 4Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
5. 5Selenium Sulfide
6. 6Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
7. 7Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
8. 8Sodium XylenesulfonateA salt made from xylene that helps oily and poorly soluble ingredients stay mixed into…
9. 9DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
10. 10MentholMenthol is a cooling compound found naturally in peppermint oil and also made in labs.…
11. 11Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
12. 12ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
13. 13Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
14. 14Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
15. 15Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
16. 16Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
17. 17Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
18. 18Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
19. 19LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
20. 20Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…
21. 21Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
22. 22Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem OilEssential oils
23. 23Mentha Piperita OilPeppermint oil is a scented oil from the peppermint plant, usually made by steam…Essential oils
24. 24Hydrochloric Acid
25. 25LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
26. 26Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseA plant-derived cellulose that has been modified to dissolve in water. It mainly…
27. 27GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
28. 28Magnesium NitrateMagnesium nitrate is a mineral salt made from magnesium and nitric acid. In hair and…
29. 29Disodium Pyrophosphate
30. 30Sodium Stannate

Source: Head & Shoulders product page, www.headandshoulders.co.uk/en-gb/anti-dandruff-products/dandruff-shamp, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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