A couple of questions

Does Vosene contain coal tar?

Coal tar gave Vosene shampoo both its highly distinctive smell and its light-brown colour. … In 1997, however, the use of coal tar in the UK became restricted as a cosmetic ingredient. In response, Vosene was reformulated, and coal tar was replaced with climbazole.Jun 20, 2014

Which shampoos contain coal tar?

The Best Coal Tar Shampoos

  • DHS Fragrance Free Tar Shampoo. Designed to treat Seborrheic Dermatitis and Psoriasis. …
  • Scalp 18 Coal Tar Shampoo. …
  • Capasal. …
  • Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo. …
  • Polytar Liquid. …
  • Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo — Original Formula. …
  • MG217. …
  • Psoriatrax Anti-Dandruff Tar Shampoo.

What are the ingredients of Vosene shampoo?

Ingredients

  • Aqua,
  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate,
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine,
  • Salicylic Acid,
  • Sodium Coco-Sulfate,
  • Glycerin,
  • Sodium Chloride,
  • Sodium Citrate,

What was in the original Vosene?

Salicylic Acid Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Glycerin, Sodium, Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, DMDM Hydantoin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Caramel, Linalool, Maltodextrin, Hexylene Glycol.

What’s happened to Vosene shampoo?

The Vosene products are now marketed by Lornamead, a privately held global marketer of personal care brands.

Does head and shoulders have coal tar?

These products contain zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, salicylic acid, coal tar, or keto-conazole. Zinc pyrithione 1% shampoos include Head & Shoulders, Pert, and Zincon. … One such product is Denorex Therapeutic, containing 2.5% coal tar.

Is coal tar in shampoo safe?

Dermatologists generally regard coal tar as safe, but it may cause: skin irritation. rashes or acne-like breakout. unpleasant odor.

Is Vosene a good shampoo?

From United Kingdom Love vosene .. it has the usual medicated scent it's always had which some don't like, but it works so well on an itchy sensitive scalp, and helps to heal broken or damaged skin very well.