RE/START Balance Anti-Dandruff Micellar Shampoo 250ml

All hair and skin types.

Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.

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.

Those looking for mild cleansing with a smoother, less stripped feel.

It 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.

Those looking for hydrated, smoother-feeling hair or lighter-feeling formulations.

It is commonly used to help ingredients dissolve and to give formulas a soft, glide-on texture. It appears in many leave-in and rinse-off products due to its versatility.

People who like a rich, stable lather in their cleansing products.

It is often used alongside primary surfactants to enhance texture and mildness. Its viscosity‑boosting effect can also improve the feel of rinse‑off formulas.

Anyone who prefers products with a richer, creamier feel or improved spreadability.

It is often used in conditioners and styling products to enhance texture and keep formulas stable over time. It also helps emulsify oil and water components for an even finish.

Those interested in lightweight, non-greasy formulas that spread easily.

It is also used as a preservative booster to support formula stability.

People looking for gentle botanical ingredients that support scalp comfort and overall hair condition.

It is commonly included in formulations aimed at maintaining a balanced scalp environment. As with most botanical extracts, benefits can vary depending on concentration and formulation.

Those with oily, congested or imbalance‑prone scalps.

It is an amino-acid derivative commonly used in scalp-care formulas for its gentle, supportive effect on the scalp barrier. It can also complement other soothing or clarifying ingredients in a routine.

Those looking for added hydration or smoother-feeling hair.

It is also commonly used as a preservative booster to help maintain formula freshness. It is well tolerated in most haircare products.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

Those looking to improve the feel of weakened, stressed, or chemically treated hair.

It is used in haircare to help maintain the integrity of the hair shaft and support resilience during styling or chemical services.

People looking for gentle or low-foaming cleansing options.

It is commonly used in sulphate-free formulas due to its mildness and compatibility with sensitive scalps. It can also help improve the spreadability of a formula.

All products, especially in hard-water areas.

Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.

Those looking for products that stay stable in hard-water environments or that help protect colour vibrancy.

Chelating agents can improve the way a formula behaves by reducing the effects of metal ions that naturally occur in water or raw materials.

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

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

Those using stylers, treatments or serums that rely on smooth, even application.

It is commonly used in both leave-in and rinse-off products to support stable, easy-to-apply textures. It can also assist with product absorption and consistency.

Those looking for mild cleansing or well-blended formulations that incorporate oils.

It is commonly used to improve formula clarity and texture in both cleansing and treatment products. Its mild nature makes it suitable for a wide range of hair types.

Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.

Most hair types wanting smoother, easier-to-manage hair.

Widely used in shampoos and conditioners for slip and softness.

Most hair types as part of a moisturising formula.

A widely used humectant and carrier ingredient.

Those interested in products formulated for pH balance or stability.

It supports formula consistency and can enhance the performance of other ingredients by keeping the product within its optimal pH range.

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.

Those seeking improved hydration, softness or smoother hair feel.

It is often used alongside other sugar-based moisturisers to support long‑lasting hydration. It is considered a gentle, conditioning ingredient suitable for most hair types.

People who enjoy a scented product.

Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.

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 subtly floral-scented haircare or are monitoring specific fragrance allergens.

It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed individually on product labels when present above certain levels. Its presence does not indicate product strength or quality, only that it contributes to the overall scent profile.

Those who enjoy subtly scented haircare products.

It is one of the fragrance components that must be listed separately when present above certain levels. People with known fragrance sensitivities may choose to monitor for it.

Those who enjoy scented hair products or want a light floral note in their routine.

It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed on labels when present above certain thresholds. People who are monitoring fragrance components for sensitivity may find this information useful.

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.