Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair

Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair

4.0
11ingredients
ShampooThe Ordinary

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganOil-freeReef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeAlcohol-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This shampoo from The Ordinary lists 11 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Sodium laureth sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate

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

Anti-agingHydratingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingSkin textureBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

11

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, polysorbate 20, xanthan gum, tocopherol, phytic acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, benzyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

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2sodium laureth sulfate

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair'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 Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair contains 2 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 Sulphate 4% Shampoo Cleanser For Body & Hair against your own profile.