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head & shoulders

Clinical Strength Cooling Itch Relief Shampoo

Last verified: March 6, 2026

  • Selenium Sulfide (1%)
  • Water
  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
  • Glycol Distearate
  • Sodium Chloride
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • Sodium Citrate
  • Sodium Xylenesulfonate
  • Fragrance
  • 2-Hexene, 6,6-Dimethoxy-2,5,5-Trimethyl-
  • Acetic Acid, 2-(Cyclohexyloxy)-, 2-Propen-1-Yl Ester
  • Benzoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, (3Z)-3-Hexen-1-Yl Ester
  • Butanal, 4-(Octahydro-4,7-Methano-5H-Inden-5-Ylidene)-
  • Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
  • Cyclohexanol, 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-, 1-Acetate
  • Dimethyl Heptenal
  • Dipropylene Glycol
  • Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal
  • Geraniol
  • Hexyl Cinnamal
  • Isoamyl Allylglycolate
  • Limonene
  • Linalool
  • Linalyl Acetate
  • Methyl Decenol
  • Methyldihydrojasmonate
  • Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal
  • Tetramethylacetyloctahydronaphthalenes
  • Triethyl Citrate
  • Dimethicone
  • Menthol
  • Citric Acid
  • Sodium Benzoate
  • Tetrasodium EDTA
  • Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
  • Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Clinical Strength Cooling Itch Relief Shampoo by head & shoulders has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.

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