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De Lorenzo Control Shampoo is a balancing cleanser that gently tames oily, hard-to-manage hair.
This daily shampoo works at the scalp to lift away excess oil, product build-up, and pollution without leaving your hair feeling stripped or squeaky. Its light lather rinses clean, helping your roots feel fresher for longer.
The texture is smooth and fluid, spreading easily from scalp to ends, with a fresh, salon-like scent that feels clean but not overpowering. Hair dries with a soft, light finish that looks controlled, not flat.
Perfect for oily or combination hair, and for anyone whose style falls flat by lunchtime. Use it on busy mornings or after workouts when your scalp feels greasy and heavy.
Expect hair that feels lighter, cleaner, and easier to style.
How To Use De Lorenzo Control Shampoo
- Wet hair thoroughly with warm water.
- Apply a small amount to scalp and roots.
- Massage gently, working lather through mid-lengths to ends.
- Rinse well until water runs clear.
- Repeat if hair is very oily or has heavy build-up.
- Follow with your preferred conditioner on mid-lengths and ends only.
De Lorenzo Control Shampoo Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool.
Note: Please refer to bottle for full ingredients.
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Water (Aqua) SolventsSolvent
Water acts as the main solvent that dissolves and distributes other ingredients in a formula.
May suitAnyone using liquid haircare products, as water is a core component.
Worth knowingIt helps create a workable texture and allows surfactants, conditioners and other actives to perform effectively.
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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Cleansers / surfactantsMild surfactant
A gentle cleansing agent that helps lift away oils and impurities.
May suitPeople looking for mild, low-foaming cleansers that are generally considered suitable for sensitive or dry hair types.
Worth knowingIt is often used as an alternative to stronger surfactants to create a softer, more conditioning lather. It can also support formula stability and mildness in blended surfactant systems.
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Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Cleansers / surfactantsCleansing surfactant
A strong, high‑foaming surfactant that helps lift away oil, dirt and product build-up.
May suitThose who prefer a deep‑cleaning or clarifying effect, especially in shampoos.
Worth knowingIt is often used in clarifying formulas because it creates a rich lather and provides an effective cleanse. Its intensity can feel more cleansing than milder surfactants, depending on hair type and formulation.
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine Cleansers / surfactantsCleanser / foam booster
A milder co-surfactant that helps cleanse, boost foam and soften the feel of stronger cleansers.
May suitMost hair types, including those wanting a gentler wash.
Worth knowingOften paired with other surfactants to make a formula feel milder.
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Cocamide DEA Cleansers / surfactantsFoaming and cleansing surfactant
Cocamide DEA helps boost foam and enhance the cleansing performance of shampoos and other lathering products.
May suitThose who prefer richer lather or products that cleanse efficiently.
Worth knowingIt is often used in small amounts to improve texture, foam and viscosity in cleansing formulas. Its use is regulated in many regions to ensure products meet safety standards.
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Cocamidopropylamine Oxide Cleansers / surfactantsFoam booster / mild surfactant
A mild surfactant that boosts foam and helps cleanse while supporting product texture.
May suitPeople looking for gentle yet effective cleansing or a rich, creamy lather in shampoos.
Worth knowingIt is often used alongside other surfactants to improve mildness and enhance foam quality. It also helps stabilise formulations and improve rinsability.
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Cleansers / surfactantsMild surfactant and emollient
A gentle, non-ionic surfactant that also adds light softness and slip to hair.
May suitThose looking for mild cleansing with a smoother, less stripped feel.
Worth knowingIt is often included to make cleansing formulas feel more conditioning and to help solubilise oils or fragrances. It pairs well with stronger surfactants to create a more balanced wash.
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Glycerin HumectantsHumectant
Attracts and holds water to help hair feel hydrated and soft.
May suitDry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.
Worth knowingA very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.
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Panthenol Conditioning agentsConditioning agent
Helps condition, soften and add a smooth, healthy feel to the hair.
May suitMost hair types, especially dry or dull hair.
Worth knowingA versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.
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Polyquaternium-10 Conditioning agentsConditioning agent
A conditioning polymer that smooths the hair surface and helps with detangling and feel.
May suitMost hair types wanting smoother, easier-to-manage hair.
Worth knowingWidely used in shampoos and conditioners for slip and softness.
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Citric Acid pH adjusterspH adjuster
Fine-tunes the product pH, which can help the hair surface feel smooth.
May suitMost hair types as part of a balanced formula.
Worth knowingUsually present in small amounts to balance the formula.
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Sodium Chloride Thickeners and stabilisersViscosity adjuster
Sodium Chloride is used to adjust the thickness of shampoos and other cleansing formulas.
May suitThose interested in how a product’s texture and lather are achieved.
Worth knowingIt is a simple mineral salt that helps create a familiar shampoo feel and can influence how a cleanser spreads through the hair.
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Sodium Benzoate PreservativesPreservative
Helps protect water-based products from spoilage so they stay usable.
May suitAll products that need a preservative system.
Worth knowingOften paired with other preservatives for broad protection.
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Potassium Sorbate PreservativesPreservative
Helps keep haircare formulas stable by preventing the growth of microbes.
May suitAnyone who uses water-based products that benefit from reliable preservation.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used alongside other preservation systems to maintain product freshness and extend shelf life. It is generally well tolerated in rinse-off and leave-in products.
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Tetrasodium EDTA Chelating agentsChelating agent
Helps bind metal ions in water to improve product stability and performance.
May suitThose in hard-water areas who want shampoos and conditioners to rinse more cleanly.
Worth knowingChelating agents can support formula consistency and help prevent minerals from depositing on the hair or interfering with product texture. They are widely used in many rinse-off and leave-in formulations.
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Parfum Fragrance ingredientsFragrance
Gives the product its scent.
May suitPeople who enjoy a scented product.
Worth knowingFragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.
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Benzyl Alcohol PreservativesPreservative
Helps preserve formulations and can also act as a solvent or light fragrance component.
May suitThose interested in understanding preservative systems or identifying potential fragrance allergens.
Worth knowingBenzyl Alcohol is commonly used in professional haircare to support product stability and texture. It can also naturally occur in some essential oils.
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Limonene Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component that also occurs naturally in many citrus and plant oils.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
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Linalool Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component found naturally in many flowers and spices.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.