Tea Tree Special Shampoo
An invigorating shampoo with tea tree oil, peppermint, and lavender that deep cleans and refreshes the scalp. Packaged 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?
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Last updated: April 8, 2026
Contains plastic packaging, strong sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), artificial fragrance, and preservatives like Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, which are known sensitizers. Also contains artificial colorants.
Why We Rated It This Way
Paul Mitchell's Tea Tree Special Shampoo is made from Plastic bottle, shampoo liquid (Aqua (Water, Eau), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamide MIPA, Parfum (Fragrance), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Panthenol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Menthol, Hedychium Coronarium (White Ginger) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Algae Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosma
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
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo
Potential skin irritation from sulfates and sensitization from fragrance and isothiazolinones. Artificial colorants may also cause concerns.
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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