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KYC Scanner · Clinically Reviewed
Most people have no idea that their shampoo contains SLS, their conditioner contains MIT, or their serum is silicone-loaded. Paste the label. Get the truth.
Paste any product ingredient list or scan the back label. We flag what to avoid and suggest what to use instead.
Common offenders
These four show up in the majority of high-street hair and scalp products. None of them belong near a sensitised scalp.
Avoid
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Found in: 60%+ of mainstream shampoos
Strips the scalp microbiome, disrupts the lipid barrier, and is linked to increased follicle inflammation with daily use.
Avoid
Parfum / Fragrance
Found in: Most styled and coloured hair products
Masks dozens of undisclosed chemicals. A leading trigger of allergic contact dermatitis and scalp sensitisation.
Avoid
Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)
Found in: Many budget conditioners and masks
Restricted in EU rinse-off products since 2016. High sensitisation rate - particularly harmful on inflamed scalp.
Avoid
Silicone build-up
Found in: Most shine serums and masks
Dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane coat the shaft and block scalp pores over repeated use, reducing nutrient absorption.
How it works
Paste or photograph the ingredient list
Copy straight from the brand's website, or snap the back label. Both routes end at the same place.
The scanner checks every ingredient
Each item is matched against our 4,000-ingredient clinical database. Tier assigned: Safe, Caution, Avoid, or Better Alternative.
See what to drop and what to swap to
Every flagged ingredient comes with a plain-English reason and, where relevant, the TGC product that uses the cleaner version.
FAQ
Each ingredient is matched against our clinical database - built by TGC dermatologists from peer-reviewed trichology literature. Ratings are tiered: Safe, Caution, Avoid, and Better Alternative.
"Better Alternative" flags ingredients that are not harmful per se but have superior options - usually because the same function can be served by a gentler, better-studied compound. The scanner suggests the TGC product that uses the cleaner version.
Yes - the scanner understands standard INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) naming, as well as many common trade names and abbreviations.
No. The scanner reports what the database says about individual ingredients. It does not account for formulation interactions, concentration, or how the product is used.
Our dermatology team reviews new evidence quarterly and updates tier classifications whenever the clinical consensus shifts. Additions are prioritised when flagged by our community.
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