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Moroccanoil Scalp Balancing Shampoo

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Moroccanoil

Scalp Balancing Shampoo

shampoo · 250 ml · Haircare

Moroccanoil Scalp Balancing Shampoo is free of essential oils, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 34-ingredient list, with niacinamide and salicylic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum/Fragrance), labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool) and drying alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Scalp Balancing Shampoo

  • Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, made from…Sulfates
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  4. 4Cocamide Methyl MEA
  5. 5Dipropylene GlycolDipropylene glycol is a clear liquid that works as a solvent and a humectant, meaning…
  6. 6Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
  7. 7TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate
  8. 8Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
  9. 9Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
  10. 10Fumaria Officinalis (Fumitory) Extract
  11. 11Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
  12. 12Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract
  13. 13Prunus Yedoensis (Cherry) Leaf Extract
  14. 14Swertia Japonica (Semburi) Extract
  15. 15MentholMenthol is a cooling compound found naturally in peppermint oil and also made in labs.…
  16. 16Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  17. 17Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
  18. 18Glucosyl Hesperidin
  19. 19NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  20. 20EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  21. 21PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate
  22. 22Polyquaternium-10A plant-derived polymer, made from modified cellulose, that carries a positive charge…
  23. 23Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  24. 24Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  25. 25Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
  26. 26Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
  27. 27Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  28. 28Sodium Acetate
  29. 29Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  30. 30Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  31. 31Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
  32. 32PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  33. 33LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  34. 34Limonene. Mosbs01

Source: Moroccanoil product page, uk.moroccanoil.com/products/scalp-balancing-shampoo, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#26)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#33)
Drying alcoholContainsIsopropyl Alcohol (#25)
SulfatesContainsSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Moroccanoil Scalp Balancing Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Moroccanoil Scalp Balancing Shampoo contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 26 of 34).

Does Moroccanoil Scalp Balancing Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Moroccanoil Scalp Balancing Shampoo good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide and Salicylic acid (BHA).

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