5.0 /10
8.7 /10
Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo vs Total Rebalance Shampoo
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What's different
- •Only Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo lists the flagged ingredients TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate, Alpha Olefin Sulfonate and Fragrance.
- •Only Total Rebalance Shampoo lists the flagged ingredients Boswellia Carterii Oil and Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil.
- •Only Total Rebalance Shampoo lists the allergens Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil and Cananga Odorata Flower Oil and 3 more.
- •Only Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo lists a bare "Fragrance" without naming what is in it.
- •1 claim on the Total Rebalance Shampoo pack did not hold up against its own label.
Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo
Fewer concerns on: Preservative Safety
Total Rebalance Shampoo
Fewer concerns on: Harsh Surfactants & Irritants, Fragrance & Allergen Load
Scores: Total Rebalance Shampoo has the higher Decode Label score (8.7 vs 5.0). Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo is a modern formulation with a blend of cleansing agents and conditioning polymers, including some beneficial proteins and humectants.
Safety Score
Total Rebalance Shampoo is a botanical-rich shampoo with a focus on gentle cleansing and a wide array of plant-derived actives.
Side by side
What each label says.
Fragrance allergens matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
What these labels can't tell us
- How much of each ingredient is in the product — labels list order, not amounts.
- What is inside a bare "Fragrance" — it can include allergens the label does not name.
- How the finished product performs, or how your skin or scalp will react — an ingredient list cannot show either.
- Anything a laboratory test would find — Decode Label reads labels; it does not test products.
Concern match
A separate lens from the overall Safety Score above — how well each product suits a specific concern, not an overall verdict. Each concern is scored 0–10: higher means less of that concern (5 ≈ neutral).
What matters most to you?
…or what you want it to do — read from the ingredients, not scored by the engine
For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Total Rebalance Shampoo scores higher due to its primary use of gentler surfactants like Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, and Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, while Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo includes Alpha Olefin Sulfonate, which is recognized for its potential irritation.
Total Rebalance Shampoo, while containing several essential oils such as Lavandula Angustifolia Oil and Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, explicitly lists them, allowing consumers to identify potential allergens; Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo lists 'Fragrance' without further disclosure, which can hide multiple potential allergens.
Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo scores higher by using Phenoxyethanol and Potassium Sorbate, which are generally well-regarded for safety.
Both products are considered even in this category; Total Rebalance Shampoo contains a wide array of botanical extracts and essential oils, while Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo includes ingredients like Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer and Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, with neither product presenting a significantly higher risk of irritant or sensitizing actives compared to the other.
Both products are considered even as neither Total Rebalance Shampoo nor Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo lists ingredients commonly identified as endocrine disruptors.
Both products are considered even as neither Total Rebalance Shampoo nor Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo lists ingredients with known carcinogen or significant contaminant risks.
Both products are considered even in label transparency; Total Rebalance Shampoo provides a comprehensive list of botanical ingredients and essential oils, while Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo also lists its ingredients clearly, though its 'Fragrance' component lacks specific detail.
Declared ingredients linked to common haircare goals
Ingredient read — not a safety scoreRead from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine, so these sit apart from the scores above and do not change the verdict. 5 means neutral — no ingredient that helps or hinders. Traditional cosmetic use, not a medical claim — and the ingredient list alone does not establish that the finished product delivers the benefit.
Hair Growth & Regrowth
Stronger ingredient match: Total Rebalance Shampoo +2.5Total Rebalance Shampoo includes several traditional botanicals like Emblica Officinalis Fruit, Eclipta Prostrata, and Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf, which are commonly associated with supporting hair growth, while Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo does not list specific ingredients for this benefit.
Hair Fall & Hair Thinning
Stronger ingredient match: Total Rebalance Shampoo +1.5Total Rebalance Shampoo contains ingredients such as Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed, Allium Cepa Bulb, and Zinc PCA, which are traditionally used to address hair fall and thinning, while Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo includes Hydrolyzed Pea Protein and Hydrolyzed Soy Protein which can support hair strength.
Dandruff & Flaky Scalp
EvenBoth Total Rebalance Shampoo and Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo contain Piroctone Olamine, a well-known active ingredient for addressing dandruff and flaky scalp conditions.
Scalp Itching & Irritation
Stronger ingredient match: Total Rebalance Shampoo +1.0Total Rebalance Shampoo includes soothing ingredients like Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Zinc PCA, which can help with scalp itching and irritation.
Oily Scalp & Excess Sebum
Stronger ingredient match: Total Rebalance Shampoo +1.0Total Rebalance Shampoo contains Apple Cider Vinegar and Zinc PCA, which are often used to help balance scalp oiliness, while Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo includes Apple Cider Vinegar which can also contribute to balancing scalp pH.
Dry, Damaged & Brittle Hair
Stronger ingredient match: Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo +0.5Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo includes conditioning polymers like Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer and ingredients such as Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, and Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, which are beneficial for dry, damaged, and brittle hair, while Total Rebalance Shampoo also contains Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Silk Amino Acids, and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil.
Frizzy & Unmanageable Hair
Stronger ingredient match: Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo +0.5Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo's inclusion of Dimethiconol and conditioning polymers can help to smooth the hair cuticle and reduce frizz, while Total Rebalance Shampoo contains Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil and Silk Amino Acids which also contribute to manageability.
Split Ends & Breakage
Stronger ingredient match: Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo +0.5Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo's blend of Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, and conditioning agents can help strengthen hair and reduce breakage, while Total Rebalance Shampoo also offers Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, and Silk Amino Acids for similar benefits.
Hair Strength, Density & Volume
EvenBoth products contain Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, which is known to support hair strength; Total Rebalance Shampoo also includes Hydrolyzed Keratin and Silk Amino Acids, while Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo features Hydrolyzed Pea Protein and Arginine, all contributing to hair strength and density.
Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo
In its favour, from the label
- Effective preservative system
- Includes beneficial proteins and humectants like Sodium Hyaluronate
- Good for conditioning and damage defense
Label findings to note
- Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
- Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
Total Rebalance Shampoo
In its favour, from the label
- Gentle surfactant system
- Extensive botanical and active ingredient list
- Explicit disclosure of essential oils
Label findings to note
- High number of essential oils may be a concern for highly sensitive individuals
Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo vs Total Rebalance Shampoo — frequently asked questions
No allergen is named in Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo's ingredient list. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed. Total Rebalance Shampoo's ingredient list includes Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil and Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil.
Arata Damage Defence Super Shampoo lists TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate, Alpha Olefin Sulfonate and Fragrance. Total Rebalance Shampoo lists Boswellia Carterii Oil and Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
Who classified each one, its regulation, and how common it is across the catalogue.
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