Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis shampoo from Ducray lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Acrylates copolymerKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- 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: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
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.
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, glycine, glycerin, lauryl betaine, acrylates copolymer, methyl gluceth-20, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, citric acid, parfum, glycol palmitate, glycol stearate, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, panthenol, pantolactone, phenoxyethanol, piroctone olamine, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, zinc glycinate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Does Elution Gentle Balancing Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Elution Gentle Balancing Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Elution Gentle Balancing Shampoo paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Elution Gentle Balancing Shampoo'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 Elution Gentle Balancing Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Elution Gentle Balancing Shampoo contains 3 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 Elution Gentle Balancing Shampoo against your own profile.

