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Pyunkang Yul Low pH Scalp Shampoo 500ml

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

2 ingredients with Korea limits or conditions.

Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Cysteine
EU European Union (CosIng)

1 ingredient prohibited in EU rules.

Pentasodium Pentetate, Menthol
US United States (FDA)

No prohibited or restricted ingredients found in U.S. records.

#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Water ———
2 Coco-Betaine ———
3 Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate ———
4 Lauryl Glucoside ———
5 Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate ———
6 Glycerin ———
7 Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate ———
8 Sodium Chloride ———
9 Hydroxyacetophenone ———
10 Cetyl Alcohol ———
11 Caprylyl Glycol ———
12 Menthol —Restricted —
13 Citric Acid —Approved preservative · 0,2% · 0,0024% —
14 Polyquaternium-10 ———
15 Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride ———
16 Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil ———
17 Pentasodium Pentetate —Prohibited —
18 Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil Restricted ——
19 Butylene Glycol ———
20 1,2-Hexanediol ———
21 Cnidium Officinale Root Extract ———
22 Houttuynia Cordata Extract ———
23 Acorus Calamus Root Extract ———
24 Methionine ———
25 Cysteine Restricted ——
26 Camellia Japonica Flower Extract ———
27 Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract ———
28 Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract ———
29 Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract ———
30 Artemisia Capillaris Extract ———
31 Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract ———
32 Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract ———
33 Ethylhexylglycerin ———

“—” means no specific record for that ingredient in that jurisdiction's lists — it is not an approval. Restricted ingredients are allowed within limits (concentration, product type, label warnings); a product listing one is not necessarily over the limit. How we check.

Ingredient list from Pyunkang Yul official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.

Fragrance allergens (EU labelling)

This list includes 1 fragrance allergen that the EU requires to be named on the label when present above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products: Menthol.

Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 — the list grew from 26 to over 80 entries; it applies to new products from 31 July 2026 and to all products from 31 July 2028. Shown for information; it is not a sign that a product is unsafe.

Other markets

Ingredients in this formula that are prohibited or limited in other markets, from the overseas regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Limited means allowed within conditions.

MarketProhibitedLimited
CN China None found Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
JP Japan None found Menthol
TW Taiwan None found Citric Acid, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Cysteine, Menthol
CA Canada None found Citric Acid, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Glycerin
BR Brazil None found Citric Acid, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
AR Argentina None found Citric Acid, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pyunkang Yul Low pH Scalp Shampoo 500ml allowed in the European Union?

Its ingredient list includes Pentasodium Pentetate, which is listed as prohibited in the EU's CosIng records. Check the official rule on the ingredient page; formulas sold in different countries can differ.

Is Pyunkang Yul Low pH Scalp Shampoo 500ml allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 2 ingredients have limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Cysteine). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Pyunkang Yul Low pH Scalp Shampoo 500ml allowed in the United States?

We found no prohibited or restricted ingredients in the FDA's records for its listed ingredients. This is a records check, not an approval.

Does Pyunkang Yul Low pH Scalp Shampoo 500ml contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — its list includes 1 that the EU requires to be named on labels: Menthol. That is a labelling rule, not a sign the product is unsafe.

What are the main ingredients in Pyunkang Yul Low pH Scalp Shampoo 500ml?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Water, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate. In total 33 ingredients are listed.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

From Pyunkang Yul official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.

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