7.5 /10
8.7 /10
Shakntala Hair Cleanser vs Total Rebalance Shampoo
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What's different
- •Only Shakntala Hair Cleanser lists the flagged ingredient Fragrance.
- •Only Total Rebalance Shampoo lists the flagged ingredients Boswellia Carterii Oil and Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil.
- •Only Shakntala Hair Cleanser lists the allergen Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf 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 Shakntala Hair Cleanser 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.
Shakntala Hair Cleanser
Not ahead on any concern we check.
Total Rebalance Shampoo
Fewer concerns on: Fragrance & Allergen Load
Scores: Total Rebalance Shampoo has the higher Decode Label score (8.7 vs 7.5). 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
Shakntala Hair Cleanser is a gentle, plant-based shampoo featuring a mix of fruit juices, oils, and proteins, but with an undisclosed fragrance.
Safety Score
Total Rebalance Shampoo is a botanical-rich cleanser with a transparent essential oil blend, offering a comprehensive array of plant extracts and proteins.
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.
Both Total Rebalance Shampoo and Shakntala Hair Cleanser score similarly due to their use of mild cleansing agents like Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, and Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside in Total Rebalance Shampoo, and Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Decyl Glucoside, and Coco-Glucoside in Shakntala Hair Cleanser.
Total Rebalance Shampoo scores higher as it fully discloses its essential oil blend, including Lavandula Angustifolia Oil and Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, while Shakntala Hair Cleanser lists 'Fragrance' without specifying its components, which can hide potential allergens.
Both products are rated equally for preservative safety, utilizing Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate in Total Rebalance Shampoo, and Sodium Benzoate in Shakntala Hair Cleanser, which are generally well-regarded for safety in rinse-off products.
Both products are rated similarly, with Total Rebalance Shampoo containing a wide array of botanical extracts and essential oils, and Shakntala Hair Cleanser also featuring numerous plant extracts and Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, all of which can be sensitizing for some individuals.
Both Total Rebalance Shampoo and Shakntala Hair Cleanser are rated equally, as neither product contains ingredients commonly recognized as endocrine disruptors based on their listed components.
Both products are rated equally, as their ingredient lists do not contain substances widely recognized as carcinogens or high-risk contaminants.
Both products are rated similarly for label transparency, providing comprehensive ingredient lists, though Shakntala Hair Cleanser's 'Fragrance' listing is less transparent than Total Rebalance Shampoo's specific essential oil disclosure.
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 +1.5Total Rebalance Shampoo contains a rich blend of traditional herbs like Emblica Officinalis Fruit, Eclipta Prostrata, and Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf, which are commonly associated with supporting hair growth, while Shakntala Hair Cleanser includes Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract and Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, also known for their traditional use in this area.
Hair Fall & Hair Thinning
Stronger ingredient match: Total Rebalance Shampoo +1.5Total Rebalance Shampoo features ingredients such as Emblica Officinalis Fruit, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed, and Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf, traditionally used to address hair fall, while Shakntala Hair Cleanser includes Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract and Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, which are often included for similar purposes.
Dandruff & Flaky Scalp
Stronger ingredient match: Total Rebalance Shampoo +1.5Total Rebalance Shampoo includes Piroctone Olamine and Zinc PCA, well-known actives for managing dandruff and scalp flaking, alongside Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil, while Shakntala Hair Cleanser contains Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil and Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil, which have traditional uses for scalp conditions.
Scalp Itching & Irritation
Stronger ingredient match: Total Rebalance Shampoo +0.5Total Rebalance Shampoo contains soothing ingredients like Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, while Shakntala Hair Cleanser also features Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, which can be calming for some but potentially irritating for others.
Oily Scalp & Excess Sebum
Stronger ingredient match: Total Rebalance Shampoo +1.5Total Rebalance Shampoo includes Zinc PCA and Apple Cider Vinegar, which are often used to help balance scalp oiliness, while Shakntala Hair Cleanser contains Pyrus Malus (Apple) Juice, which can also contribute to scalp balance.
Dry, Damaged & Brittle Hair
Stronger ingredient match: Total Rebalance Shampoo +0.5Both products contain moisturizing and strengthening ingredients; Total Rebalance Shampoo has Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Silk Amino Acids, and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, while Shakntala Hair Cleanser includes Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Hydrolyzed Keratin, and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil.
Frizzy & Unmanageable Hair
Stronger ingredient match: Total Rebalance Shampoo +0.5Total Rebalance Shampoo contains Polyquaternium-7 and Polyquaternium-10, along with conditioning oils like Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, which help to smooth hair and reduce frizz, similar to Polyquaternium-10 and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil in Shakntala Hair Cleanser.
Split Ends & Breakage
Stronger ingredient match: Total Rebalance Shampoo +0.5Both products include strengthening proteins such as Hydrolyzed Keratin and conditioning agents like Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, which can help to fortify hair and reduce the appearance of split ends and breakage.
Hair Strength, Density & Volume
Stronger ingredient match: Total Rebalance Shampoo +0.5Total Rebalance Shampoo offers Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, and Niacinamide, alongside numerous strengthening botanicals, while Shakntala Hair Cleanser provides Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, and various nourishing oils to support hair strength and appearance of density.
Shakntala Hair Cleanser
In its favour, from the label
- Gentle cleansing system with mild surfactants
- Contains nourishing oils like Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Includes Hydrolyzed Keratin and Hydrolyzed Rice Protein for hair strength
Label findings to note
- Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
- Undisclosed 'Fragrance' can be a concern for those with sensitivities or allergies
- PEG-150 Distearate is a synthetic thickener that some consumers prefer to avoid
Total Rebalance Shampoo
In its favour, from the label
- Extensive botanical and herbal extracts for scalp and hair health
- Specific disclosure of essential oils rather than generic 'fragrance'
- Includes beneficial proteins like Hydrolyzed Soy Protein and Hydrolyzed Keratin
Label findings to note
- The broad range of essential oils and plant extracts may increase sensitization risk for some individuals
Shakntala Hair Cleanser vs Total Rebalance Shampoo — frequently asked questions
Shakntala Hair Cleanser's ingredient list includes Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil. 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.
Shakntala Hair Cleanser lists Fragrance. Total Rebalance Shampoo lists Boswellia Carterii Oil and Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
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