Classic Clean Conditioner
An anti-dandruff conditioner that soothes and relieves dry, itchy scalp. Contains Pyrithione Zinc as an active ingredient and comes in a plastic bottle.
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Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.
Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?
Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?
Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.
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Last updated: April 8, 2026
Contains plastic packaging, artificial fragrance, and preservatives like Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, which are known sensitizers. Also contains artificial colorants.
Why We Rated It This Way
Head & Shoulders's Classic Clean Conditioner is made from Plastic bottle, conditioner liquid (Aqua, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glutamic Acid, Zinc Pyrithione, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone).
Chemical & Health Analysis
Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.
Various plastic chemicals
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Conditioner
Potential skin irritation/sensitization from fragrance and isothiazolinones.
All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
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