Scalp + Hair Therapy Density & Growth Shampoo
The Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Density & Growth Shampoo is a misc. Our analysis of its 37 ingredients (24 low-risk) rates it Excellent (93/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
|
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Sulfate
|
4
|
B
|
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethiconol
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Moisturising) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycol Distearate
(Opacifying, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PPG-6
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Sulfate
|
|
2
|
B
|
TEA-Sulfate
(Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
4
|
B
|
Cocamide MEA
(Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-45M
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biotin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antiseborrhoeic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Glutamate
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Zinc Gluconate
(Cosmetic Biocide, Skin Conditioning, Deodorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Geranyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
