Pantene Pro-V Infinitely Long Shampoo is a hair with 22 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Sodium Salicylate. Common allergens: fragrance, niacinamide.
Sensitive skin: fragrance, 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.
- 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 ingredientsIs Pantene Pro-V Infinitely Long Shampoo safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Pantene Pro-V Infinitely Long Shampoo "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Sodium Salicylate. 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 Pantene Pro-V Infinitely Long Shampoo contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Pantene Pro-V Infinitely Long Shampoo contains fragrance, 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
- Fragrance or essential oils (Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal): 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: 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 Pantene Pro-V Infinitely Long Shampoo?
22 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Aqua
- 2.Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- 3.Sodium Citrate
- 4.Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- 5.Sodium Xylenesulfonate
- 6.Stearyl Alcohol
- 7.Sodium Chloride
- 8.Parfum
- 9.Cetyl Alcohol
- 10.Sodium Benzoate
- 11.Citric Acid
- 12.Sodium Salicylate
- 13.Polyquaternium-6
- 14.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 15.Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- 16.Sodium Hydroxide
- 17.Trihydroxystearin
- 18.Panthenol
- 19.Tetrasodium EDTA
- 20.Niacinamide
- 21.Hexyl Cinnamal
- 22.Histidine
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.