Dualsenses Scalp Specialist Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 250ml

Oily scalps, heavy product users and people who like a strong cleanse.

May feel too cleansing for some dry, curly, colour-treated or sensitive hair types. This depends on the full formula and your hair needs.

Most hair types, including those wanting a gentler wash.

Often paired with other surfactants to make a formula feel milder.

Sensitive scalps and people seeking a gentle, sulphate-free cleanse.

Common in gentle and sulphate-free shampoos.

People looking for mild cleansing, including those with dry, fine or colour‑treated hair.

It is known for producing a soft, low‑irritancy lather and is often used in gentler shampoo formulas. It can also support a smoother feel compared with stronger surfactants.

Those who like creamy, luxurious-feeling shampoo or conditioner textures.

It also provides a mild conditioning feel, helping formulas spread smoothly through the hair. Its use is common in many everyday cleansing products.

Those interested in how a product’s texture and lather are achieved.

It is a simple mineral salt that helps create a familiar shampoo feel and can influence how a cleanser spreads through the hair.

People experiencing flaking, dryness, or an itchy scalp may appreciate this ingredient.

It is commonly used in anti-dandruff shampoos as a gentle alternative to some other scalp actives. It can be paired with soothing or moisturising ingredients for added comfort.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

People looking for smoother, easier-to-detangle hair, including those with dry, damaged or textured hair.

It is commonly used in shampoos and conditioners to improve slip and manageability without adding heaviness. Its cationic nature helps it adhere lightly to the hair surface for a conditioning effect.

Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.

Most hair types as part of a moisturising formula.

A widely used humectant and carrier ingredient.

Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.

Those looking to improve hair hydration, softness, or manageability.

It is a component of the skin and scalp’s natural moisturising factors and is well tolerated in most formulations.

Those seeking added softness and manageability without heavy buildup.

It is an ester of PCA, a molecule often used for moisture retention, combined with a lightweight emollient chain for a smooth feel. It is commonly included to improve slip and overall hair feel.

Those looking to improve hair softness, manageability, or the appearance of damaged or chemically treated hair.

These protein–carbohydrate complexes are often used in lightweight formulas to support hair strength without heaviness.

Those looking for gentle botanical additions or scalp-comforting formulas.

Sage extract is commonly included to support a balanced scalp environment and complement other conditioning ingredients. Its benefits can vary depending on the concentration and formulation.

Those looking for gentle scalp-supporting ingredients in shampoos or treatments.

It is derived from black willow bark and is often included to complement scalp‑care formulas. Its composition can vary naturally depending on plant growth conditions.

All products that need a preservative system.

Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.

Anyone who uses water-based products that benefit from reliable preservation.

It 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.

A 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.

Those who enjoy lightly floral-scented haircare products.

It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed on labels when present above certain thresholds. Its presence does not indicate product quality, but can help those monitoring specific fragrance components.

A 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.

A 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.