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Royal Oils Pyrithione Zinc Dandruff Treatment Instant Soothe Scalp Elixir

Last verified: March 6, 2026

  • Pyrithione Zinc (0.1%)
  • Water
  • Niacinamide
  • PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
  • Menthol
  • Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
  • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
  • Phenoxyethanol
  • Caffeine
  • Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
  • Glycerin
  • Fragrance
  • 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol
  • 2-Buten-1-Ol, 3-Methyl-, 1-Acetate
  • 2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
  • Amyl Cinnamal
  • Dimethyl Phenethyl Butyrate
  • Dipropylene Glycol
  • Gamma-Undecalactone
  • Heptanoic Acid, 2-Propen-1-Yl Ester
  • Hexamethylindanopyran
  • Hexyl Cinnamal
  • Hexyl Salicylate
  • Hydroxycitronellal
  • Linalool
  • Pentadecalactone
  • Benzyl Alcohol
  • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  • Panthenol
  • Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
  • Ethylhexylglycerin

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Royal Oils Pyrithione Zinc Dandruff Treatment Instant Soothe Scalp Elixir 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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