Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis scalp scrub from Drunk Elephant lists 48 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 5Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 6ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
48INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cellulose acetate, glycolic acid, dicaprylyl carbonate, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, sodium hydroxide, coconut alkanes, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, lactic acid, sclerocarya birrea seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, citrullus lanatus seed oil, passiflora edulis seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, adansonia digitata seed extract, salicylic acid, sodium pca, prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, vitis vinifera juice extract, sodium lactate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, coco-caprylate/caprate, pca, alanine, arginine, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, valine, citric acid, aspartic acid, sorbitan isostearate, propanediol, zinc oxide, polysorbate 60, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopherol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is T.L.C Happi Scalp Scrub fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in T.L.C Happi Scalp Scrub's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is T.L.C Happi Scalp Scrub paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in T.L.C Happi Scalp Scrub's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is T.L.C Happi Scalp Scrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. T.L.C Happi Scalp Scrub contains 0 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check T.L.C Happi Scalp Scrub against your own profile.

