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Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo is a tingling cleansing shampoo that leaves scalp and hair feeling alive.
This refreshing shampoo gently removes everyday oil, sweat, and product build-up while helping your scalp feel clean and balanced. As you lather, a cool minty tingle spreads across your scalp, with a crisp tea tree and peppermint scent that wakes you up.
The lightweight foam rinses away easily, leaving hair fresh, soft, and easy to style, never heavy or greasy. It’s ideal for normal to oily scalps, after workouts, or anytime you want that “just washed” feeling to really last.
Use it in the morning for an energising start, or at night to wash the day away and clear your head.
How To Use Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo
- Wet hair thoroughly with warm water.
- Apply a small amount of shampoo to your scalp.
- Massage gently to build a rich, tingling lather.
- Work through to the ends, adding a little water if needed.
- Rinse well until water runs clear.
- Repeat if hair is very oily or has heavy build-up.
- Follow with your preferred conditioner if desired.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo Ingredients
Aqua (Water, Eau), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, PEG-3 Distearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocamide MEA, Panthenol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Linalool, Cl 42090 (Blue 1), Cl 19140 (Yellow 5).
Note: Please refer to bottle for full ingredients.
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Aqua SolventsSolvent
The water base that carries and dissolves the other ingredients in most products.
May suitAll hair and skin types.
Worth knowingAlmost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate Cleansers / surfactantsCleanser
Helps cleanse the hair and scalp by removing oil, sweat and product build-up.
May suitOily scalps, heavy product users and people who like a strong cleanse.
Worth knowingMay feel too cleansing for some dry, curly, colour-treated or sensitive hair types. This depends on the full formula and your hair needs.
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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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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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PEG-3 Distearate Cleansers / surfactantsEmulsifier and surfactant
Helps blend oil- and water-based ingredients and can provide mild cleansing action.
May suitThose looking for smooth, uniform product textures or gentle cleansing performance.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used to stabilise formulas and improve the spreadability of conditioners and shampoos. Its presence can also enhance the overall feel of a product.
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Sodium Hydroxide pH adjusterspH adjuster
Helps control and stabilise the pH of haircare formulations.
May suitThose interested in how product pH affects scalp comfort or hair cuticle behaviour.
Worth knowingIt is used in very small amounts to bring a formula to the desired pH range. Once adjusted, it does not act as a strong alkaline agent in the finished product.
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Cocamide MEA Cleansers / surfactantsFoam booster / co-surfactant
Helps boost lather and support cleansing performance in shampoos.
May suitThose who prefer shampoos with a richer, creamier foam.
Worth knowingIt is made from fatty acids derived from coconut oil and monoethanolamine and is commonly used to stabilise foam and improve texture. It can also help thicken surfactant-based formulas.
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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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Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Anti-dandruff / scalp careScalp-purifying botanical oil
A botanical oil used to help refresh and clarify the scalp.
May suitThose looking for products that support a balanced, comfortable scalp.
Worth knowingTea tree oil is valued for its naturally purifying properties and is commonly included in scalp-focused formulas. It is typically used in low concentrations to provide a fresh, cleansing feel.
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil Botanical extractsBotanical essential oil
Provides a cooling, refreshing effect and adds natural aroma to haircare products.
May suitThose who enjoy invigorating, minty formulas or products designed to refresh the scalp.
Worth knowingPeppermint oil is commonly used in small amounts for its sensory benefits and perceived scalp‑refreshing qualities. As with many essential oils, sensitivity varies between individuals.
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Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Fragrance ingredientsFragrance oil
A lavender essential oil used to add a soothing floral scent and light aromatic benefits to hair products.
May suitThose who enjoy naturally derived fragrance notes or prefer botanical essential oils.
Worth knowingLavender oil is commonly used for its pleasant aroma and is often included in products aimed at creating a calming sensory experience. Like other essential oils, it is typically used in low concentrations.
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Disodium EDTA Chelating agentsChelating agent
Binds to minerals from hard water so the product works consistently and stays stable.
May suitAll products, especially in hard-water areas.
Worth knowingUsed in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.
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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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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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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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Phenoxyethanol PreservativesPreservative
Helps keep the product stable and pleasant to use after opening.
May suitAll products that need protecting from spoilage.
Worth knowingA very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.
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Methylisothiazolinone PreservativesPreservative
A preservative that helps keep water-based haircare products fresh and stable.
May suitThose needing products with reliable protection against product spoilage.
Worth knowingIt is effective in very small amounts to support product longevity. Some people with sensitive skin or scalps may prefer to patch test products containing this preservative.
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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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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.
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CI 42090 ColourantsColourant
A synthetic blue dye used to give products a vibrant blue colour.
May suitThose who prefer products with a specific colour or enjoy visually distinctive formulas.
Worth knowingCI 42090 is widely used in personal care for consistent, stable colour effects. It does not affect how the product performs on the hair.
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CI 19140 ColourantsColourant
A synthetic yellow colourant used to give products a bright, consistent hue.
May suitThose interested in the appearance of their haircare products or checking for specific colour additives.
Worth knowingCI 19140 is widely used in cosmetics and personal care for its vibrant and stable colour. Its presence does not affect the performance of the haircare formula.