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dercos oily

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Expert note

Poor quality other for Curly, Oily, Dandruff hair. Multiple concerning ingredients present - seek better options.

dercos oily by the brand — a other formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Hexylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tartaric Acid, Fragrance, Trideceth-2 carboxamide MEA, Sodium glycolate, Water, Citric Acid, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate

Key Ingredients

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

Harsh surfactant, strips natural oils

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing agent that can be harsh and drying

Sodium Chloride

Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Milder surfactant but can still be drying

Hexylene Glycol

Solvent that can enhance penetration of other ingredients

Salicylic Acid

Exfoliates scalp, treats dandruff

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Harsh surfactant, strips natural oils Bad
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Cleansing agent that can be harsh and drying Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Milder surfactant but can still be drying Moderate
Hexylene Glycol Solvent that can enhance penetration of other ingredients Good
Salicylic Acid Exfoliates scalp, treats dandruff Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster, used in small amounts Moderate
Tartaric Acid Mild exfoliant that helps balance pH, can be drying if overused Good
Fragrance Can cause allergies or irritation Moderate
Trideceth-2 carboxamide MEA Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water, minimal conditioning effect Moderate
Sodium glycolate Exfoliating agent that helps remove dandruff flakes, may be drying Moderate
Water Base solvent, neutral Good
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate Mild surfactant that cleanses without stripping natural oils Good

Safety & Allergens

Fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.

Colorants are aesthetic only — skip if you react to synthetic dyes.

Strong surfactants and fragrance can bother very sensitive scalps.

Patch test before full use if you have fragrance allergies or reactive skin.

Summary

Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. Effectively targets buildup while maintaining a light feel. Be mindful of surfactant strength and fragrance if you are sensitive.

Refreshing cleanse with balanced oil control Light fragrance in formula Sensitive scalps: monitor
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