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Read the Label Online: Andalou Naturals Healthy Shine Sunflower & Citrus Shampoo

By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting
Posted: July 18, 2012
Andalou Naturals Healthy Shine Sunflower & Citrus Shampoo

Andalou Naturals Healthy Shine Sunflower & Citrus Shampoo

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While the claim for “paraben-free” is upheld, “preservative-free” is not an accurate statement since sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and ethylhexylglycerin are all preservatives and probably supplied as a blend.

The product is synthetic fragrance-free and scented with natural citrus oils of orange and tangerine. Citrus extracts are commonly known to be “clarifying and brightening,” but the claim that they help to “invigorate follicles and circulation” to help “improve follicle longevity” leans toward making a drug claim.