Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis other from Minimalist lists 37 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Sodium metabisulfiteKnown allergen (preservative): Sodium Metabisulfite
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- 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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
- 3PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
Full Ingredient List
37INCI (full list, INCI order): butylene glycol, water, dextran, acetyl tetrapeptide-3, trifolium pratense flower extract, propanediol, arginine, glycine soja germ extract, triticum vulgare germ extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, sodium benzoate, gluconolactone, calcium gluconate, glycerin, ppg-26-buteth-26, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, apigenin, oleanolic acid, biotinoyl tripeptide-1, pisum sativum sprout extract, isomalt, sodium metabisulfite, larix europaea wood extract, glycine, zinc chloride, camellia sinensis leaf extract, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, xylitol, saccharide isomerate, sanguisorba officinalis root extract, serenoa serrulata fruit extract, capryloyl glycine, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, sodium citrate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hair Growth Actives 18% fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Hair Growth Actives 18%'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 Hair Growth Actives 18% paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Hair Growth Actives 18%'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 Hair Growth Actives 18% suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Hair Growth Actives 18% contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Hair Growth Actives 18% against your own profile.

