Allergen & irritant analysis
7 flaggedThis shampoo from Garnier lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 3 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, citral). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Ammonium lauryl sulfateKnown sensitizer, similar to SLS, can be irritating for sensitive skin.
- 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.
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
Full Ingredient List
22INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamide mipa, sodium chloride, citrus sinensis fruit extract, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium hydroxide, alcohol denat., ascorbyl glucoside, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, citric acid, biotin, polyquaternium-30, hexylene glycol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, salicylic acid, benzoic acid, limonene, citral, parfum
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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 Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fructis Grow Strong Reinforcing Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, citral. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Fructis Grow Strong Reinforcing Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Fructis Grow Strong Reinforcing Shampoo paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Fructis Grow Strong Reinforcing 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 Fructis Grow Strong Reinforcing Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Fructis Grow Strong Reinforcing Shampoo contains 4 flagged allergens and 3 irritants (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 Fructis Grow Strong Reinforcing Shampoo against your own profile.

