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Redken Acidic Grow Full System Scalp & Hair Serum

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Redken

Acidic Grow Full System Scalp & Hair Serum

hair oil · 100 ml · Haircare

Redken Acidic Grow Full System Scalp & Hair Serum is free of drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 26-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and azelaic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum / Fragrance), essential oils (Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil) and labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Limonene).

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

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Acidic Grow Full System Scalp & Hair Serum

  • Hyaluronic acid

    A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Azelaic acid

    Calms redness and evens tone; used for breakouts and rosacea-prone skin.

  • Caffeine

    A stimulating ingredient used in eye and scalp formulas.

Full ingredient list, decoded

26 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. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
  4. 4CaffeineCaffeine is a stimulating compound found in coffee and tea. In cosmetics, it helps the…
  5. 5PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a water-soluble emulsifier made from castor oil. Its…
  6. 6Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
  7. 7PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  8. 8Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  9. 9Bifida Ferment Lysate
  10. 10Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
  11. 11ChlorphenesinChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative that mainly keeps mold and yeast from growing…
  12. 12Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  13. 13Parfum / FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  14. 14Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent, a salt made from glutamic acid,…
  15. 15Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
  16. 16Azelaic Acid
  17. 17Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…
  18. 18Carvone
  19. 19LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  20. 20LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21Citrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds…Essential oils
  22. 22Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel OilEssential oils
  23. 23Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  24. 24CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  25. 25Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
  26. 26Pinene (N70058696/3)

Source: Redken product page, www.redken.co.uk/products/haircare/acidic-grow-full-system/acidic-grow, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance (#13)
Essential oilsContainsCitrus Limon Peel Oil (#21), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil (#22), Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil (#25)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#19), Limonene (#20), Citral (#24)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Redken Acidic Grow Full System Scalp & Hair Serum fragrance-free?

No. Redken Acidic Grow Full System Scalp & Hair Serum contains Parfum / Fragrance (ingredient 13 of 26).

Does Redken Acidic Grow Full System Scalp & Hair Serum contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Redken Acidic Grow Full System Scalp & Hair Serum 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: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Azelaic acid and Caffeine.

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