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Is Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Shea Moisture

This page reviews Anti-Dandruff Shampoo by Shea Moisture as a skincare. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This shampoo contains salicylic acid (3%) as an active ingredient for dandruff control, but also includes sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative, raising quality concerns.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the presence of artificial additives.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Salicylic acid effectively helps prevent dandruff flaking and itching, supporting its intended use.
  • Contains shea butter, a natural moisturizer that can help nourish and hydrate the scalp.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the presence of artificial additives.
  • Fragrance is included, which may cause irritation for sensitive individuals.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4269713

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Frequently asked questions

Shea Moisture — Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is a skincare product. Zerotox gives it a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Check the breakdown above and our skincare topic for alternatives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
Yes. Our analysis flags fragrance in Shea Moisture — Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the presence of artificial additives.; Fragrance is included, which may cause irritation for sensitive individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Shea Moisture — Anti-Dandruff Shampoo has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product contains fragrance or allergens that may affect sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section and patch-test. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, glycerin, butyrospermum parkii butter. See the Ingredients section above.
Shea Moisture — Anti-Dandruff Shampoo has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.

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