Key ingredients
4.5/5
Pyrithione zinc 2% is the main active in this dandruff shampoo.
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Zinc Shampoo 2% Pyrithione Zinc
$16.29
Higher zinc without the big-box scent profile. A solid pick when fragrance-heavy washes irritate.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.2/5
This dandruff shampoo is a 2% ZPT.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The formula is a 2% ZPT.
The verdict
Higher zinc without the big-box scent profile.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Head & Shoulders, Nizoral, Neutrogena, Selsun Blue, Dove, and MG217) — best for, hair/scalp fit, format, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fragrance-sensitive flake control | Everyday flake control | Stubborn yeast-driven flakes | Scalp build-up and scale | Medicated selenium wash | Milder everyday flakes | Psoriasis-leaning scale |
| Hair / scalp | Dry flaky scalp | Flaky scalp | Itchy flaky scalp | Oily flaky scalp | Flaky itchy scalp | Sensitive flaky scalp | Scaly scalp |
| Format | Shampoo | Shampoo | Shampoo | Shampoo | Shampoo | Shampoo | Shampoo |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Notes | 2% ZPT · Clinic brand | Pyrithione zinc · Drugstore | Ketoconazole 1% · 2–3x week | Salicylic acid · Build-up | Selenium sulfide · Medicated | Derma scalp · Milder feel | Coal tar · Medicated |
| $ / size | $16.29 | $12.47 | $16.88 | $7.50 | $7.92 | $9.97 | $9.99 |
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FAQ
Who is Zinc Shampoo 2% Pyrithione Zinc best for?
Higher zinc without the big-box scent profile. A solid pick when fragrance-heavy washes irritate.
How did Edyt Beauty score this dandruff shampoo?
Edyt Beauty rates Zinc Shampoo 2% Pyrithione Zinc 4.5 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Zinc Shampoo 2% Pyrithione Zinc against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Head & Shoulders, Nizoral, Neutrogena, Selsun Blue, Dove, and MG217. For more from the same brand, see More from DHS below.
Where can I buy it?
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