Allergen & irritant analysis
12 flaggedThis hair serum from Garnier lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 12 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, coumarin, limonene, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix II
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
- Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideKnown allergen (metal): Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- Mentha piperita oilKnown allergen (plant): Peppermint Oil
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
- CoumarinKnown allergen (fragrance): Coumarin
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Limonene
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Citronellol
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People with metal allergy (nickel, cobalt, chromium)
- People with plant or Compositae (daisy-family) allergy
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
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
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
26INCI (full list, INCI order): water, propylene glycol, oleth-20, phenoxyethanol, polyquaternium-37, parfum, menthol, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, panthenol, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, ppg-1 trideceth-6, hexyl cinnamal, chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, sorbitan oleate, limonene, mentha piperita oil, persea gratissima oil, benzyl salicylate, linalool, citronellol, benzyl alcohol, fumaric acid, coumarin, tocopherol, helianthus annuus seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- 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
Does Fructis Pure Clean Hair Reset Dry Scalp Hydrating Serum contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, coumarin, limonene, benzyl salicylate, citronellol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Fructis Pure Clean Hair Reset Dry Scalp Hydrating Serum with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Fructis Pure Clean Hair Reset Dry Scalp Hydrating Serum paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Fructis Pure Clean Hair Reset Dry Scalp Hydrating Serum'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 Pure Clean Hair Reset Dry Scalp Hydrating Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Fructis Pure Clean Hair Reset Dry Scalp Hydrating Serum contains 12 flagged allergens and 0 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 Pure Clean Hair Reset Dry Scalp Hydrating Serum against your own profile.

