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Atomy

Scalpcare Shampoo

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Atomy Scalpcare Shampoo is a hair with 53 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid. Common allergens: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide.

Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
  • fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
  • alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
  • niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.

These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.

How we flag ingredients

Is Atomy Scalpcare Shampoo safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Atomy Scalpcare Shampoo "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid. Salicylic acid / BHA: ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does Atomy Scalpcare Shampoo contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Atomy Scalpcare Shampoo contains fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide, which can bother sensitive skin. This doesn't affect its pregnancy rating, and most people use these ingredients without a problem; if your skin is sensitive or you've reacted to one before, patch-test it first or look for an alternative.

Is it OK for kids and teens?

Kids (ages 3–11)

Use with care

  • Acne treatment (Salicylic Acid): Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and adapalene treat acne well, but for children under 12 it's best to check with a doctor first, and to start gently.
  • Fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance): Children's skin reacts to fragrance and essential oils more easily; fragrance-free products are the usual advice for kids, especially with eczema or sensitive skin.

Teens (ages 12–17)

Teen-friendly

No ingredients we flag for teens. Acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are fine.

Helps with acne: Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide.

General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens

What are the ingredients in Atomy Scalpcare Shampoo?

53 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

  1. 1.Water
  2. 2.Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
  3. 3.Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
  4. 4.Glycerin
  5. 5.Cetearyl Alcohol
  6. 6.Polyquaternium-10
  7. 7.Cocamide MEA
  8. 8.Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  9. 9.Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
  10. 10.Citric Acid
  11. 11.Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
  12. 12.Climbazole
  13. 13.Disodium EDTA
  14. 14.Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
  15. 15.Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
  16. 16.Panthenol
  17. 17.Salicylic Acid
  18. 18.Polyquaternium-7
  19. 19.Alcohol
  20. 20.Niacinamide
  21. 21.Piroctone Olamine
  22. 22.Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
  23. 23.Sodium Chloride
  24. 24.Tocopheryl Acetate
  25. 25.Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
  26. 26.Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract
  27. 27.Borago Officinalis Extract
  28. 28.Calendula Officinalis Flower
  29. 29.Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
  30. 30.Echinacea Purpurea Extract
  31. 31.Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Leaf Extract
  32. 32.Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
  33. 33.Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
  34. 34.Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
  35. 35.Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
  36. 36.Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
  37. 37.Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Leaf Extract
  38. 38.Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract
  39. 39.Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
  40. 40.Passiflora Incarnata Extract
  41. 41.Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
  42. 42.Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary)Leaf Extract
  43. 43.Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
  44. 44.Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
  45. 45.Achillea Millefolium Extract
  46. 46.Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
  47. 47.Arnica Montana Flower Extract
  48. 48.Artemisia Absinthium Extract
  49. 49.Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
  50. 50.Potassium Sorbate
  51. 51.Menthol
  52. 52.Fragrance
  53. 53.Sodium Benzoate

Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.