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Free & Clear Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo | Fragrance, Gluten and Sulfate Free | For Sensitive Skin | Maximum OTC Strength Zinc Pyrithione 2% | 8 Ounce
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| Brand | Vanicream |
| Item Form | Wash |
| Hair Type | All |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- MILD & GENTLE FORMULA: Our zinc shampoo is formulated with maximum OTC strength zinc pyrithione 2% for the control and reduction of the symptoms of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
- FREE OF COMMON CHEMICAL IRRITANTS: Our products are free of dyes, fragrance, masking fragrance, lanolin, parabens and formaldehyde releasers.
- DERMATOLOGIST TESTED: Our products are formulated with ingredients dermatologists consider desirable and not irritating or sensitizing to the skin.
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Our primary purpose is to make products for people with sensitive skin.
Free & Clear Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
A maximum strength over-the-counter medicated shampoo that is mild and gentle for those who need, or want, a dandruff shampoo that is free of common chemical irritants. Gluten-free. Sulfate-free.
Free of common chemical irritants found in ordinary shampoos such as:
- Dyes
- Fragrances
- Masking Fragrances
- Lanolin
- Parabens
- Formaldehyde
- Formaldehyde Releasers
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- Free & Clear Hair Gel
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- Free & Clear Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
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- Free & Clear Conditioner
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Pyrithione zinc 2%
Inactive Ingredients:
purified water, lauryl glucoside, coco-glucoside, acrylates copolymer, panthenol, pentylene glycol, glycerin, sucrose cocoate, disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, behenyl alcohol, sucrose stearate, cetyl palmitate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, sodium chloride
Product Description
Vanicream Free & Clear Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo for sensitive skin - all hair types - maximum OTC strength zinc pyrithione 2% - preservative free - dermatologist tested - 8 ounce
Product details
- Product Dimensions : 2 x 2 x 7.25 inches; 9.6 Ounces
- Item model number : 205-08
- UPC : 345334205081
- Manufacturer : Vanicream
- ASIN : B06WD8YQKL
- Best Sellers Rank: #33,564 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)
- #705 in Hair Conditioner
- Customer Reviews:
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| Customer Rating | 4.4 out of 5 stars (5176) | 5.0 out of 5 stars (2) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (852) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (3864) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (4) |
| Price | $18.41$18.41 | $119.52$119.52 | $26.99$26.99 | $23.09$23.09 | $31.97$31.97 |
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| Brand Name | Vanicream | Vanicream | Vanicream | DHS | Vanicream |
| Hair Type | All | All | Oily | ITCHING & FLAKING | For All Hair Types |
| Scent | Unscented | Unscented | Fragrance-free | Mild Botanical | — |
| Size | 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) | 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) | 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 2) | 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) | — |
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Ingredients
pyrithione zinc 2% Inactive Ingredients: purified water, lauryl glucoside, coco-glucoside, acrylates copolymer, panthenol, pentylene glycol, glycerin, sucrose cocoate, disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, behenyl alcohol, sucrose stearate, cetyl palmitate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, sodium chloride
Directions
For best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. Shake before use. Wet hair and massage gently into scalp. Leave lather on scalp for several minutes. Rinse well, repeat if needed.
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Two things I noticed upon my first time using it:
* This is NOT a tearless shampoo despite its gentle formulation. I got some in my eyes and it stung real bad.
* After first rinse, my scalp was MORE flaky than when I started. I was initially outraged and thought this product was a bust. Once I shampooed again a few days later, the flakes were all gone and remained gone, and I was comforted that it actually worked. I think it was just dislodging all the residue that was on my scalp and setting it free.
A little more about my overall experience with these types of shampoos in case it helps others - I have a contact dermatitis allergy to CAPB, a common foaming/sudsing agent that is in literally every commercial shampoo, so the options I have are very limited. I also have eczema where my skin can be sensitive and flare up bad if exposed to something it does not like. I have been familiar with many of the Vanicream / Free and Clear products for years due to my skin's needs, and I had been using the other type of Free and Clear shampoo off and on, but I didn't really like that it made my hair feel kind of like straw. I had switched to using Dr. Bronner's multipurpose soap/cleanser/shampoo because I liked the scents, but I found that it was giving me flaky scalp and my head would get horribly itchy about 2-3 days after shampooing. So I tried this one, and I will keep using it because it works, but I will still grumble a bit about the price.
In comparing this to the other Free and Clear shampoo, this one actually seems to make my hair feel a little softer. I do also use the Vanicream conditioner after, and then I spray a leave-in conditioner in and comb my hair really well to get all the snarls out. I wash my hair about every 5 days and this shampoo also does seem to help make my hair shinier, more bouncy, and less greasy.
I was gonna try Nizoral, but the fragrance is a deal breaker for me. I wish I could find an unscented version because ketoconazole works quite well on fungal infections. And yes, I tried the pads for dogs and cats, but the fragrance and methylisothiazolinone broke me out and I had to return the item.
I am going to add in some benzoyl peroxide for good measure because most fungal infections don't become resistant to benzoyl peroxide. I purchased that item from Paula's Choice btw. Her benzoyl peroxide formulation is pretty great.
I didn't use this on my scalp. Yet. But it seems like it wouldn't dry out your scalp or cause issues if used as directed. You'll need a moisturizing conditioner after using this on your hair for sure. And it also might cause fading if you dye your hair.
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Although this shampoo contains no foaming agent, it spreads fairly well; unlike some other shampoos which don't foam. I take time to massage into the scalp and leave it there for a few minutes. It does make your roots feel a bit sticky-clean when wet, but I've found my hair brushes pretty well after use. I do use a normal conditioner though (making sure that it is only on the mid/ends of my hair). My head only feels slightly itchy by the end of the second day (which was the same with H&S), but I get no other symptoms.
It's a shame it's so pricey, but I'd recommend it if you want to find something that does not irritate your scalp, and deals with dandruff-related issues without the harsh chemicals.
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