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Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash — product pack 3.5 /10
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Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi — product pack 2.2 /10

Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash vs Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi

Decode Label-scored on the concerns that matter for Bath Body — the facts from each label, side by side. We decode, you decide.

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What's different

  • •Only Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash lists the flagged ingredients Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate and CI 15985 and 1 more.
  • •Only Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi lists the flagged ingredients Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, DMDM Hydantoin and BHT and 4 more.
  • •Only Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi lists the allergen Ocimum Sanctum Extract.

Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash

Fewer concerns on: Harsh Surfactants & Irritants, Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk

Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi

Not ahead on any concern we check.

Scores: both products fall in the Concerning band, so the small gap between them doesn't make one "safer". See each product's label findings below. 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.

Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash
3.5 / 10

Safety Score

Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash includes some mitigating fatty acids but still contains harsh surfactants and preservatives with safety concerns, and undisclosed fragrance.

VS
Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi
2.2 / 10

Safety Score

Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash contains multiple harsh surfactants and preservatives with noted safety concerns, alongside undisclosed fragrance.

Side by side

What each label says.

Factor Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi
Ingredients of concern
Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, CI 15985 +1 more Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, DMDM Hydantoin, BHT, Triclosan, Sodium Laureth Sulfate +4 more
Allergens in the ingredient list

Fragrance allergens matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.

None named — "Fragrance" listed, components not disclosed Ocimum Sanctum Extract; plus "Fragrance" (components not disclosed)
Pack claims checked
5 checked — 3 held up, 2 couldn't be verified 9 checked — 6 held up, 3 couldn't be verified
What we could read
17 ingredients listed; fragrance components not disclosed 19 ingredients listed; fragrance components not disclosed

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

Legend
Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi
Harsh Surfactants & Irritants Less concern: Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash +2.0
6.0
4.0

Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash scores higher due to the presence of Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, and Palmitic Acid which can help mitigate the harshness of Sodium Laureth Sulfate, while Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash contains both Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, along with Lauramide DEA, which are associated with higher irritation potential.

Fragrance & Allergen Load Even
3.0
3.0

Fragrance & Allergen Load: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 3/10 vs Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash 3/10 (higher is better).

Preservative Safety Even
2.5
2.5

Preservative Safety: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 2.5/10 vs Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash 2.5/10 (higher is better).

Endocrine-Active Ingredients Even
3.5
3.5

Endocrine-Active Ingredients: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 3.5/10 vs Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash 3.5/10 (higher is better).

Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk Less concern: Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash +5.5
8.0
2.5

Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash uses Diazolidinyl Urea, also a formaldehyde releaser, but lacks Triclosan.

pH & Skin Barrier Even
8.0
8.0

pH & Skin Barrier: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 8/10 vs Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash 8/10 (higher is better).

Label Transparency Even
8.0
8.0

Label Transparency: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi 8/10 vs Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash 8/10 (higher is better).

Declared ingredients linked to common bath & body goals

Ingredient read — not a safety score

Read 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.

Skin Dryness & Moisturisation

Stronger ingredient match: Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash +0.5
6.5
6.0

Both products contain Glycerin, a humectant, with Patanjali also including Sorbitol, which can contribute to skin moisturisation, while both also contain harsh surfactants that can be drying.

Harsh Surfactants & Sulfates (SLS/SLES)

Stronger ingredient match: Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash +1.5
4.5
3.0

Santoor contains both Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, which are known for their harshness, whereas Patanjali also contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate but includes mitigating fatty acids like Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, and Palmitic Acid.

Parabens & Preservatives

Even
2.0
2.0

Both products contain preservatives flagged for safety concerns; Santoor uses DMDM Hydantoin, and Patanjali uses Diazolidinyl Urea and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.

pH Balance & Skin Barrier

Stronger ingredient match: Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash +0.5
6.0
5.5

Both products contain Glycerin, which can help support the skin barrier, but the presence of harsh surfactants in both formulations may challenge pH balance and barrier integrity.

Antibacterial & Hygiene

Stronger ingredient match: Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi +0.5
5.5
6.0

Santoor contains Triclosan, an antibacterial agent, while Patanjali includes Neem leaf extract and Tulsi Leaf Extract, traditionally used for their cleansing properties.

Long-Lasting Freshness & Odour Control

Even
5.5
5.5

Both products contain 'Fragrance' and botanical extracts like Sandalwood and Tulsi (Santoor) or Neem and Tulsi (Patanjali), which can contribute to perceived freshness.

Skin Irritation & Sensitivity

Stronger ingredient match: Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash +1.5
4.5
3.0

Santoor contains multiple strong surfactants like Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, increasing irritation potential, while Patanjali also has Sodium Laureth Sulfate but includes fatty acids that may reduce irritation.

Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash

In its favour, from the label

  • Contains Neem leaf extract and Tulsi Leaf Extract
  • Includes Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, and Palmitic Acid which can help reduce surfactant harshness
  • Contains Glycerin and Sorbitol for potential skin hydration

Label findings to note

  • Contains a formaldehyde-releasing preservative (EU SCCS)
  • Contains an ingredient flagged for endocrine-disruption concern
  • Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
  • Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
  • Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a known irritant

Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi

In its favour, from the label

  • Includes Glycerin for potential skin hydration
  • Lists botanical extracts like Ocimum Sanctum and Santalum Album

Label findings to note

  • Contains a formaldehyde-releasing preservative (EU SCCS)
  • Contains an ingredient flagged for endocrine-disruption concern
  • Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
  • Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
  • Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, known irritants

Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash vs Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi — frequently asked questions

No allergen is named in Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash's ingredient list. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed. Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi's ingredient list includes Ocimum Sanctum Extract. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed.

Patanjali Herbal Hand Wash lists Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate and CI 15985. Santoor Classic Gentle Hand Wash with Natural goodness of Sandalwood & Tulsi lists Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, DMDM Hydantoin, BHT, Triclosan and Sodium Laureth Sulfate.

Flagged ingredients in this comparison

Who classified each one, its regulation, and how common it is across the catalogue.

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate BHT DMDM Hydantoin Fragrance Sodium Laureth Sulfate Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Triclosan

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