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Pyrithione Zinc Dandruff Shampoo - Green Apple

Last verified: March 6, 2026

  • Pyrithione Zinc (1%)
  • Water
  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate
  • Glycol Distearate
  • Sodium Chloride
  • Zinc Carbonate
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • Sodium Xylenesulfonate
  • Fragrance
  • 1,3-Dioxolane-2-Acetic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester
  • 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol
  • 2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
  • Benzyl Acetate
  • Butanoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester
  • Dimethyl Phenethyl Butyrate
  • Dipropylene Glycol
  • Gamma-Decalactone
  • Gamma-Undecalactone
  • Heptanoic Acid, 2-Propen-1-Yl Ester
  • Hexamethylindanopyran
  • Hexenyl Acetate
  • Hexyl Acetate
  • Hexyl Cinnamal
  • Hexyl Salicylate
  • Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
  • Methyldihydrojasmonate
  • Propanoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, 2-Phenoxyethyl Ester
  • Tricyclodecenyl Propionate
  • Triethyl Citrate
  • Dimethicone
  • Sodium Benzoate
  • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
  • Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide
  • Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
  • Blue 1 (CI 42090)

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Pyrithione Zinc Dandruff Shampoo - Green Apple 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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