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Full Rescue Shampoo
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This shampoo uses Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, a harsh primary surfactant known for its potential to strip the skin barrier, which may be irritating for individuals with sensitive scalps. While it contains beneficial ingredients like Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid, the presence of 'Fragrance' and multiple declared fragrance allergens (Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal) means it carries a high sensitisation risk for those with fragrance allergies or contact dermatitis. The formulation also includes Cocamidopropyl Betaine, a mild surfactant that can still be a contact allergen due to manufacturing impurities. Overall, it is a functional rinse-off shampoo, but those with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivities should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Niacinamide
- Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Glycerin
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- +1 more →
Harsh surfactant and high fragrance allergen load for sensitive scalps
This shampoo contains Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, a strong cleansing agent that can be irritating and strip the scalp's natural oils, similar to SLS. It also includes 'Fragrance' and several individually declared fragrance allergens, which increases the risk of allergic reactions for people with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. While it has some beneficial ingredients like Niacinamide, the primary concerns are related to potential irritation and sensitisation from its cleansing system and fragrance components.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate is declared.
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Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for haircare. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Why the score is capped
Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
Rule PC-CAP-05
High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
Rule PC-CAP-03
What's good
Contains Niacinamide for skin conditioning and barrier support
Includes multiple conditioning agents (Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-30) for hair manageability
Contains Glycerin for hydration
Watch out for
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate can be irritating and stripping to the scalp
High load of fragrance and declared fragrance allergens may cause sensitisation or allergic reactions
Cocamidopropyl Betaine can be a contact allergen due to impurities
Salicylic Acid requires caution for specific populations (children under 3, pregnant individuals)
Benzoic Acid — preservative - can form benzene with vitamin C; in the Southampton colour/preservative mixtures.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
ALS is the ammonium salt of lauryl sulfate and behaves much as SLS does: a powerful anionic detergent that lifts oils aggressively and can leave the skin barrier disrupted, tight and reactive. It is a common primary cleanser in cheaper shampoos and body washes. Those with eczema, rosacea or already-sensitised skin do better with a syndet or amino-acid surfactant system.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: SCCS; American Academy of Dermatology; Ananthapadmanabhan et al. 2004
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate: regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Benzoate (E211)
Benzoates are permitted preservatives with an established acceptable daily intake. Two documented concerns: in acidic drinks that also contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C) they can slowly form small amounts of benzene, especially with heat and light (US FDA beverage survey, 2006); and sodium benzoate was one of the additives in the Southampton study mixtures associated with hyperactivity in children. It can also trigger reactions in some people with asthma or urticaria.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA re-evaluation of benzoic acid and benzoates (2016); US FDA benzene-in-beverages survey (2006); McCann et al., Lancet 2007
Sodium Benzoate: regulation, sources and other products →Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed)
These are individual fragrance components that are known contact allergens. EU rules require them to be named on the label when present above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off), because "parfum" alone would hide them. Limonene and linalool are especially common and become more allergenic as they oxidise on exposure to air. This is a risk for people who are sensitised, not a general-population hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545 (extended fragrance-allergen labelling); SCCS opinions on fragrance allergens
Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed): regulation, sources and other products →Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is a keratolytic acne and dandruff active. EU rules cap it (3% in leave-on products) and bar it from leave-on products for children under three years except shampoos, because it is absorbed through the skin and is chemically related to aspirin. Dermatologists commonly advise limiting high-strength use in pregnancy.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III (conditions of use); SCCS opinion on salicylic acid
Salicylic Acid: regulation, sources and other products →Fragrance
"Fragrance" or "parfum" is a catch-all term that can conceal a blend of hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known allergens, sensitisers, and potential endocrine disruptors. The EU now mandates disclosure of 82 specific fragrance allergens. People with fragrance sensitivity, asthma, or contact dermatitis should prefer fragrance-free products.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545; IFRA
Fragrance: regulation, sources and other products →Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cocamidopropyl betaine is the usual "gentle" co-surfactant in shampoos, face washes and baby washes. It was named Allergen of the Year by the American Contact Dermatitis Society in 2004; the reactions are attributed mainly to impurities (amidoamine, DMAPA) and are uncommon, but it is a common cause of surfactant allergy in people with eczema.
Peer-reviewed research Source: American Contact Dermatitis Society - Allergen of the Year 2004; contact-dermatitis literature
Cocamidopropyl Betaine: regulation, sources and other products →Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is both a preservative (permitted up to 1% in the EU) and one of the fragrance substances the EU requires to be named on a label because it can cause contact allergy in sensitised people. It is information for someone who knows they react to it, not a general hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III and Annex V
Benzyl Alcohol: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, a harsh primary surfactant known for its potential to strip the skin barrier and cause irritation, especially for sensitive skin. This is a significant concern for a rinse-off product.
Contains 'Fragrance' (undisclosed blend) and multiple declared fragrance allergens (Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal). This high load of fragrance components increases the risk of sensitisation and allergic reactions for individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies.
Contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine, a mild surfactant that is a recognised contact allergen, primarily due to manufacturing impurities.
Contains Salicylic Acid, an exfoliating active. While generally safe in rinse-off products, it is not recommended for leave-on use on children under 3 and should be used with caution during pregnancy.
Combined Effects interactions
While less of a concern in rinse-off products, the combination of Sodium Benzoate and Citric Acid (a source of Vitamin C) can potentially form benzene, a known carcinogen. However, this interaction is highly dependent on concentration, pH, and temperature, and is generally mitigated in cosmetic formulations, especially rinse-off ones.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The label states '6 micrograms per 100 ml' but does not specify which ingredient this concentration refers to, making it unverifiable.
The claim 'BREAKING, FALLING HAIR' describes a hair concern the product aims to address, but it is a benefit claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
The ingredient list includes 'ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL / ROSEMARY LEAF OIL' and 'NIACINAMIDE', confirming the presence of both ingredients.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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WaterAQUA / WATER
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Ammonium Lauryl SulfateAMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
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Cocamidopropyl BetaineCOCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
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Sodium ChlorideSODIUM CHLORIDE
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Fragrance undisclosed fragrancePARFUM / FRAGRANCE
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Hexylene GlycolHEXYLENE GLYCOL
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Citric AcidCITRIC ACID
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Sodium HydroxideSODIUM HYDROXIDE
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NiacinamideNIACINAMIDE
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Sodium BenzoateSODIUM BENZOATE
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Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideHYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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Behentrimonium ChlorideBEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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GlycerinGLYCERIN
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Salicylic AcidSALICYLIC ACID
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Cetrimonium ChlorideCETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL / ROSEMARY LEAF OIL
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Alcohol Denat.ALCOHOL DENAT.
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Polyquaternium-30POLYQUATERNIUM-30
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Polyquaternium-7POLYQUATERNIUM-7
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Benzoic AcidBENZOIC ACID
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LimoneneLIMONENE
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Isopropyl AlcoholISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
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Hexyl CinnamalHEXYL CINNAMAL
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CoumarinCOUMARIN
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Benzyl AlcoholBENZYL ALCOHOL
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LinaloolLINALOOL
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Amyl CinnamalAMYL CINNAMAL
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Fragrance allergens are substances EU cosmetics rules require to be named on the label (such as Limonene and Linalool). Fragrant botanicals such as essential oils are grouped with them because they can naturally contain such substances, but they are not on that list. They matter mainly for people with fragrance allergies or already-sensitive skin — not a general-population safety issue. Each named allergen takes a small deduction from the ingredient score, and a high count can cap it; fragrant botanicals take none. Naming them on the label is a transparency positive.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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What are the ingredients in Full Rescue Shampoo?
The label of Full Rescue Shampoo lists 27 ingredients, in label order: Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Alcohol Denat., Polyquaternium-30, Polyquaternium-7, Benzoic Acid, Limonene, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, COUMARIN, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, AMYL CINNAMAL. Flagged by the analysis: Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Fragrance, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol and 1 more.
Is Full Rescue Shampoo safe to use?
Full Rescue Shampoo scores 5.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This shampoo contains Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, a strong cleansing agent that can be irritating and strip the scalp's natural oils, similar to SLS. It also includes 'Fragrance' and several individually declared fragrance allergens, which increases the risk of allergic reactions for people with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. While it has some beneficial ingredients like Niacinamide, the primary concerns are related to potential irritation and sensitisation from its cleansing system and fragrance components.
Why does Full Rescue Shampoo score 5.0/10?
Flagged in the score: Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate can be irritating and stripping to the scalp. High load of fragrance and declared fragrance allergens may cause sensitisation or allergic reactions. Cocamidopropyl Betaine can be a contact allergen due to impurities.
Who should avoid Full Rescue Shampoo?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive scalp or skin; Fragrance allergy or contact dermatitis; Avoiding harsh sulfates; Allergy to isothiazolinone preservatives (Cocamidopropyl Betaine impurity).
Does Full Rescue Shampoo contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 5 fragrance allergens: Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, COUMARIN, Linalool and AMYL CINNAMAL. It also lists a fragrant botanical (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil) that can naturally contain fragrance allergens. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Full Rescue Shampoo contain fragrance?
Yes — the ingredient list includes Fragrance. Fragrance is declared as a single ingredient, so the individual scent chemicals in it are not named; the label does separately list 5 fragrance allergens (Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, COUMARIN, Linalool and AMYL CINNAMAL). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Full Rescue Shampoo pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "6 micrograms per 100 ml" — can't be verified from the label. "BREAKING, FALLING HAIR" — can't be verified from the label.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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