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Pantene Refresh Dry Shampoo Spray Ingredients Explained

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Updated on January 30, 2024 Submitted by AlyssaC

Overview

What it is

Dry shampoo with 11 ingredients

Cool Features

It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Free From

It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

Fun facts

Pantene is from Switzerland.

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You should know

Here's our breakdown of the notable ingredients, benefits, and concerns we determined from the ingredients in this product. Click any item to learn more.

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

Here's our quick-to-read summary of the ingredients in this product. Keep scrolling if you'd like to learn more about what each ingredient does!
Ingredient
Features
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Solvent
2
Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon
3
4
Stabilising
5
Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance Icon
6
Silicon Icon
7
Masking, Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
8
9
Masking, Refreshing
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
10
Masking, Skin Conditioning
Oil Icon
11
Masking
Oil Icon

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 11 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
1
What it does: Solvent

We don't have a description for Dimethyl Ether.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Disiloxane is a type of silicone.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Tapioca Starch.

4
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite
5
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethyl Citrate is a fragrance.

6
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

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7
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum
8

We don't have a description for Panthenyl Ethyl Ether.

9
What it does: Masking, Refreshing
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.

Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Menthol
10
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf Oil is an oil.

11
What it does: Masking

Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil is an oil.

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55% are disliked or very disliked
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When to use

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Directions

Make sure you shake the bottle well prior to use. Carefully section your hair to ensure that all areas of your scalp are in reach. Spray throughout your roots and wherever else your hair may need cleaning. Thoroughly massage through hair and scalp for a revitalizing cleanse....

Make sure you shake the bottle well prior to use. Carefully section your hair to ensure that all areas of your scalp are in reach. Spray throughout your roots and wherever else your hair may need cleaning. Thoroughly massage through hair and scalp for a revitalizing cleanse. Repeat for each section of your hair or until no more oil is visible and you achieve your desired volume. Once you're done, brush through your hair and style as usual.

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