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Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo

$7.99·400 ml·Rinse-off
76
Some concern

Why this score

Concern46 / 55
  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: watch if sensitive
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine: watch if sensitive
  • Fragrance: watch if sensitive

How much genuine, cited concern the ingredients carry, weighted by how much of each is likely present and whether the product stays on or rinses off.

Transparency12 / 20
  • Uses an undisclosed "fragrance/parfum" blend, so its scent allergens are hidden.

Whether the full ingredient list, and any fragrance, are actually disclosed.

Formulation restraint18 / 25
  • 3 known irritant or fragrance-allergen ingredients: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Fragrance.

Needless irritant or allergen load for the product type. A clean, purposeful formula scores well without any "free-from" theater.

Reviewed by PlainBody Editorial · Updated July 2026

What’s inside

  • WaterGenerally safe
  • Zinc PyrithioneGenerally safe
  • Sodium Lauryl SulfateWatch if sensitive
  • Sodium Laureth SulfateGenerally safe
  • Glycol DistearateFearmongered, actually fine
  • Sodium ChlorideFearmongered, actually fine
  • Cocamidopropyl BetaineWatch if sensitive
  • FragranceWatch if sensitive
  • Below the 1% line

  • DimethiconeFearmongered, actually fine
  • Sodium BenzoateGenerally safe
  • MethylisothiazolinoneRestricted
  • Note: this product hides its scent as an undisclosed “fragrance/parfum” blend, so its specific allergens are not on the label.

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    Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. Concern ratings are evidence-graded and cited on each ingredient page. See how we score.