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Pantene

Shampoo Alcohol-free Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Expert note

Not recommended for Straight, Damaged, Oily hair. This shampoo contains several harsh or potentially harmful ingredients.

Pantene by the brand — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, EDTA, Histidine, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-6, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether

Key Ingredients

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Harsh surfactant stripping natural oils, causes dryness

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Preservative with potential for irritation and sensitization, especially in sensitive skin

Methylisothiazolinone

Preservative known for causing allergic reactions and irritation

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Milder surfactant but can still be drying

Sodium Citrate

pH adjuster that can help maintain hair color

Sodium Xylenesulfonate

Enhances solubility of ingredients, may cause dryness if overused

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Harsh surfactant stripping natural oils, causes dryness Bad
Methylchloroisothiazolinone Preservative with potential for irritation and sensitization, especially in sensitive skin Bad
Methylisothiazolinone Preservative known for causing allergic reactions and irritation Bad
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Milder surfactant but can still be drying Moderate
Sodium Citrate pH adjuster that can help maintain hair color Moderate
Sodium Xylenesulfonate Enhances solubility of ingredients, may cause dryness if overused Moderate
Fragrance Can cause allergies or irritation Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
EDTA Chelating agent, improves stability Moderate
Histidine Amino acid that may help repair and strengthen hair Moderate
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster, used in small amounts Moderate
Water Base solvent, neutral Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation Good
Polyquaternium-6 Conditioning agent that reduces static and improves hair manageability Good
Panthenol Pro-Vitamin B5, adds shine and moisture Good
Panthenyl Ethyl Ether Pro-vitamin B5 derivative that moisturizes and strengthens hair 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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