3.5 /10
3.5 /10
Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser vs Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser
Decode Label-scored on the concerns that matter for Haircare — the facts from each label, side by side. We decode, you decide.
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What's different
- •Only Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser lists the flagged ingredients Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Sugandhit Dravya, IPBC and CI 42090.
- •Only Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser lists the flagged ingredients CI 77266, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Parfum and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.
- •Only Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser lists the allergens Cinnamomum zeylanicum Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil and Ocimum sanctum Leaf Oil and 1 more.
- •Only Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser lists a bare "Fragrance" without naming what is in it.
Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser
Fewer concerns on: Harsh Surfactants & Irritants
Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser
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.
Safety Score
Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser features numerous botanical extracts and essential oils, alongside a strong primary surfactant and a formaldehyde-releasing preservative.
Safety Score
Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser is a basic shampoo with a strong primary surfactant and a formaldehyde-releasing preservative.
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.
Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser scores higher due to its primary surfactant, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, which is generally considered slightly milder than Sodium Laureth Sulfate found in Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser, although both are primary surfactants with recognized irritation potential.
Both products score similarly as Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser contains 'Parfum' and Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser contains 'Sugandhit Dravya' along with multiple essential oils (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil, Ocimum sanctum Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Syzygium aromaticum Flower Bud Oil), all of which can contribute to allergen load for sensitive individuals.
Both products score equally as they both contain Diazolidinyl Urea and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (IPBC), which are preservatives with recognized safety considerations, including formaldehyde-releasing potential for Diazolidinyl Urea.
Both products score similarly as Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser contains Parfum, and Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser contains multiple essential oils (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil, Ocimum sanctum Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Syzygium aromaticum Flower Bud Oil) and Sugandhit Dravya, all of which can be sensitizing for some individuals.
Both products score equally as neither product lists ingredients explicitly recognized as endocrine-active in significant concentrations based on the provided ingredient lists.
Both products score similarly as Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser contains CI 77266, a carbon black pigment, and Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser contains CI 42090 and CI 45100, which are synthetic colorants, all of which can carry potential contaminant risks depending on their purity.
Both products score equally as Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser uses 'Parfum' and Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser uses 'Sugandhit Dravya' to denote fragrance, which does not disclose individual fragrance allergens.
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.
Dandruff & Flaky Scalp
Stronger ingredient match: Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser +2.5Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser contains Azadirachta indica leaf extract (Neem) and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil (Tea Tree Oil), which are traditionally used for their properties related to scalp health and dandruff management, while the Reetha variant does not list specific anti-dandruff actives.
Scalp Itching & Irritation
Stronger ingredient match: Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser +1.5Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser includes soothing ingredients like Azadirachta indica leaf extract and Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil, which are traditionally used to calm scalp irritation, whereas the Reetha variant lacks specific ingredients for this concern.
Oily Scalp & Excess Sebum
Stronger ingredient match: Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser +1.0Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser contains ingredients like Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil (Rosemary) and Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil, which are traditionally associated with balancing scalp oiliness, while the Reetha variant does not list specific ingredients for this purpose.
Dry, Damaged & Brittle Hair
Stronger ingredient match: Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser +0.5Both products contain Glycerin and Polyquaternium-10, which are humectants and conditioning agents, and both include Panthenol (Vitamin B5) for potential hair conditioning and moisture retention.
Hair Strength, Density & Volume
Stronger ingredient match: Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser +1.5Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser includes Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract (Amla) and Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract (Fenugreek), which are traditionally used to support hair strength and density, while the Reetha variant does not list specific ingredients for this benefit.
Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser
In its favour, from the label
- Includes several essential oils known for their traditional uses in scalp care.
- Contains Honey and Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) for potential conditioning.
Label findings to note
- Contains a formaldehyde-releasing preservative (EU SCCS)
- Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
- Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
- Uses Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate as a primary surfactant, which can be irritating.
Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser
In its favour, from the label
- Contains Panthenol for potential hair conditioning.
Label findings to note
- Contains a formaldehyde-releasing preservative (EU SCCS)
- Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
- Contains an ingredient with an IARC carcinogen classification (e.g. talc)
- Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
- Uses Sodium Laureth Sulfate as a primary surfactant, which can be irritating.
Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser vs Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser — frequently asked questions
Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser's ingredient list includes Cinnamomum zeylanicum Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil, Ocimum sanctum Leaf Oil and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil. No allergen is named in Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser's ingredient list. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed.
Kesh Kanti Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser lists Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sugandhit Dravya, IPBC and CI 42090. Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser lists CI 77266, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Parfum, Diazolidinyl Urea and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
Who classified each one, its regulation, and how common it is across the catalogue.
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