3.5 /10
3.5 /10
Kesh Kanti Milk Protein vs Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser
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What's different
- •Only Kesh Kanti Milk Protein lists the flagged ingredients Fragrance and Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate.
- •Only Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser lists the flagged ingredients CI 77266, Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Parfum.
- •Only Kesh Kanti Milk Protein lists the allergen Ocimum sanctum leaf extract.
Kesh Kanti Milk Protein
Fewer concerns on: Harsh Surfactants & Irritants, Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk
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
A botanical-rich shampoo with added protein and amino acids, but still includes a harsh surfactant and formaldehyde-releasing preservative.
Safety Score
A basic shampoo formulation with common cleansing agents and a colorant, but also includes 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.
Patanjali Kesh Kanti Milk Protein scores higher due to its inclusion of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and various botanical extracts earlier in the ingredient list, which can offer some soothing properties compared to Patanjali Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser, which relies primarily on Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine for cleansing.
Both products score similarly as they both list 'Parfum' or 'Fragrance' without specifying individual allergen components, making it difficult to assess the full allergen load for either.
Both products contain Diazolidinyl Urea and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, which are preservatives with recognized safety considerations, leading to similar scores for both.
Both products score similarly as neither contains a high concentration of known irritant or sensitizing active ingredients beyond the primary surfactants and undisclosed fragrance.
Both products score similarly as neither explicitly lists ingredients widely recognized as endocrine-active substances in significant concentrations.
Patanjali Kesh Kanti Milk Protein scores higher because Patanjali Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser lists CI 77266, a colorant that can be associated with carbon black, which has an IARC carcinogen classification.
Both products score similarly as they both provide a comprehensive list of ingredients, though both use generic terms like 'Parfum' or 'Fragrance' for scent components.
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: Kesh Kanti Milk Protein +2.0Patanjali Kesh Kanti Milk Protein includes Eclipta alba whole plant extract and Lawsonia inermis leaf extract, which are traditionally used to support hair growth.
Hair Fall & Hair Thinning
Stronger ingredient match: Kesh Kanti Milk Protein +2.0Patanjali Kesh Kanti Milk Protein contains Eclipta alba whole plant extract and Lawsonia inermis leaf extract, which are often included in formulations targeting hair fall.
Dandruff & Flaky Scalp
Stronger ingredient match: Kesh Kanti Milk Protein +1.5Patanjali Kesh Kanti Milk Protein includes Azadirachta indica leaf extract and Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, which are traditionally recognized for their properties that can help with scalp conditions.
Scalp Itching & Irritation
Stronger ingredient match: Kesh Kanti Milk Protein +1.5Patanjali Kesh Kanti Milk Protein contains Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Azadirachta indica leaf extract, and Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, which are commonly used for their soothing properties on the scalp.
Dry, Damaged & Brittle Hair
Stronger ingredient match: Kesh Kanti Milk Protein +1.5Both products contain Glycerin and Panthenol, while Patanjali Kesh Kanti Milk Protein further includes Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Lysine HCl, and Betaine, which are beneficial for conditioning and strengthening dry or damaged hair.
Frizzy & Unmanageable Hair
Stronger ingredient match: Kesh Kanti Milk Protein +1.0Both products contain Polyquaternium-10, Glycerin, and Panthenol, which contribute to conditioning and managing frizz, with Patanjali Kesh Kanti Milk Protein also having Betaine and Hydrolyzed Milk Protein for added benefits.
Split Ends & Breakage
Stronger ingredient match: Kesh Kanti Milk Protein +2.0Patanjali Kesh Kanti Milk Protein includes Hydrolyzed Milk Protein and Lysine HCl, which are ingredients commonly used to help strengthen hair and reduce breakage and split ends.
Hair Strength, Density & Volume
Stronger ingredient match: Kesh Kanti Milk Protein +2.5Patanjali Kesh Kanti Milk Protein contains Hydrolyzed Milk Protein and Lysine HCl, which are known to support hair strength and can contribute to the appearance of density and volume.
Kesh Kanti Milk Protein
In its favour, from the label
- Contains Hydrolyzed Milk Protein and Lysine HCl for potential hair strengthening.
- Includes Panthenol, Glycerin, and Betaine for conditioning and hydration.
Label findings to note
- Contains a formaldehyde-releasing preservative (EU SCCS)
- Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
- Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser
In its favour, from the label
- Contains Panthenol and Glycerin for potential conditioning benefits.
- Clear listing of primary cleansing agents.
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)
Kesh Kanti Milk Protein vs Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser — frequently asked questions
Kesh Kanti Milk Protein's ingredient list includes Ocimum sanctum leaf extract. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed. 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 Milk Protein lists Fragrance, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Diazolidinyl Urea and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate. Kesh Kanti Reetha Hair Cleanser lists CI 77266, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Parfum, Diazolidinyl Urea and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
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