Arracarre Anti Dandruff Shampoo 80ml
Shampoo

Arracarre Anti Dandruff Shampoo 80ml

Arracarre
27Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens3 fragrance allergens
59% Natural33% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTSLES (Surfactant)MODERATECoco Betaine (Mild Surfactant)MODERATEGlycerinEXCELLENTTrihydroxystearinEXCELLENT

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Selenium Sulfide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Titanium Dioxide
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Zinc PCA
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.5 — Suboptimal
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Sulfur
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Sulfur at pH 5.5: optimal range (5.5–7)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
SulfurpH 5.5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeContains sulfates
Contains sulfate surfactants
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

59% natural34% synthetic
16 natural 2 unknown 9 synthetic

Based on 27 ingredients analyzed. 59% natural, 7% unknown and 34% synthetic.

Surfactants2 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity5:Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin
fragrance5:Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene.
skin conditioning4:Trihydroxystearin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Zinc PCA, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Gel-like consistency that lathers into a rich foam on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Clean, manageable hair — not a skin finish

Lather and slip — designed for even distribution through hair strands. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.