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Health Shampoo Fenugreek Protein + Hibiscus Strength & Smooth
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This shampoo uses a blend of cleansing agents, including Sodium Laureth Sulfate, which is a known irritant for sensitive skin and may contain trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane (a manufacturing by-product that IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic, Group 2B). The product also contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, alongside several individually declared fragrance allergens such as Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, and Linalool, which are common sensitizers for individuals with fragrance allergies or sensitive skin. While the botanical extracts are present, their low position in the ingredient list suggests they are not primary active components. The presence of multiple synthetic colorants and the preservative Sodium Benzoate, which can form benzene under certain conditions, are additional points of caution. This formulation is generally suitable for those without specific sensitivities, but individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Contains common irritant Sodium Laureth Sulfate and multiple fragrance allergens
This shampoo contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that can irritate sensitive skin and may carry a trace impurity, 1,4-dioxane, classified as possibly carcinogenic. It also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance' and several declared fragrance allergens, which are common sensitizers. Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies should be cautious.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — CI 47005 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 conditioning agents like Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride for hair manageability.
Watch out for
Presence of Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a common irritant for sensitive skin, and potential 1,4-dioxane impurity.
Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend and multiple declared fragrance allergens (Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool) which are common sensitizers.
Sodium Benzoate, a preservative that can form benzene under certain conditions.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, a recognized contact allergen.
Multiple synthetic colorants, including Quinoline Yellow (CI 47005).
TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate — an anionic surfactant and emulsifier, can be a skin irritant.
PEG-45M — ethoxylated ingredient - quality depends on removal of manufacturing impurities.
Disodium EDTA — disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that keeps a product stable and clear. It has been flagged in some studies for potential endocrine-disrupting properties; regulatory consensus is not yet established, so it is noted as a low-level concern rather than a confirmed hazard.
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.
Quinoline Yellow (E104)
Quinoline Yellow (E104) is a synthetic colour and one of the six Southampton-study colours. In food the EU requires the child-activity warning. It is not an approved food colour in the United States.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1333/2008 Annex V (mandatory warning: "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children"); McCann et al., Lancet 2007; EFSA re-evaluation of food colours (2009)
Quinoline Yellow: 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 →Sodium Laureth Sulfate
SLES is a cleansing agent that is milder than SLS but can still irritate very sensitive or compromised skin. Separately, because it is made by ethoxylation, it may carry a residue of 1,4-dioxane, which IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). The ingredient list cannot show whether any is present or how much. The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic to be safe, and manufacturers reduce it by vacuum stripping.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FDA; EU SCCS
Sodium Laureth Sulfate: 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 →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 →Synthetic Cosmetic Colourants (CI)
These Colour Index (CI) numbers are colourants on the EU list of permitted cosmetic colours, each with conditions on where it may be used (for example, some are allowed only in products that do not stay in contact with mucous membranes). A listed colour in a product used as directed is not a finding of harm; the colour serves only to colour the product, and this is information for anyone who prefers to avoid synthetic dyes.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex IV (permitted colourants); SCCS opinions on colourants
Synthetic Cosmetic Colourants (CI): regulation, sources and other products →Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs)
PEG ingredients are made by ethoxylation, which can leave traces of ethylene oxide (IARC Group 1) and 1,4-dioxane (IARC Group 2B) unless removed. Good manufacturing removes them, so the ingredient itself is not a hazard, but the label cannot tell you whether it was done well. PEGs should not be applied to broken skin.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monographs Vol. 100F (ethylene oxide) and Vol. 71 (1,4-dioxane); Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs): regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a primary surfactant that can irritate sensitive skin. It may also carry a 1,4-dioxane impurity, which is classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic safe, but its presence cannot be confirmed from the ingredient list.
The product contains 'Fragrance' (undisclosed blend) and multiple declared fragrance allergens (Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool). These are common sensitizers and can cause allergic reactions in individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies (EU Reg. 1223/2009 Art. 19 + Annex III).
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, while a mild surfactant, is a recognized contact allergen, mostly due to manufacturing impurities.
The product contains multiple synthetic cosmetic colorants (CI 47005, CI 14700, CI 60730). CI 47005 (Quinoline Yellow) requires a child-activity warning on food packs in the EU, though this is a cosmetic product.
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 claim 'NEW' is a temporal marketing statement that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'STRENGTH & SMOOTH' describes a product benefit that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The ingredient list includes 'TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM SEED EXTRACT', which is fenugreek extract, supporting the claim of containing fenugreek.
The ingredient list includes 'HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT', which is hibiscus flower extract, supporting the claim of containing hibiscus.
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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WaterWATER
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Sodium Laureth SulfateSODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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DimethiconolDIMETHICONOL (AND)
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TEA-DodecylbenzenesulfonateTEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
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Cocamidopropyl BetaineCOCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
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Sodium ChlorideSODIUM CHLORIDE
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Fragrance undisclosed fragrancePERFUME
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CarbomerCARBOMER
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideGUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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PEG-45M
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Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed ExtractTRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM SEED EXTRACT
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Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower ExtractHIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT
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Sodium BenzoateSODIUM BENZOATE
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Sodium HydroxideSODIUM HYDROXIDE
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Citric AcidCITRIC ACID
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Lysine HClLYSINE HCL
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Disodium EDTADISODIUM EDTA
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Sucrose trace amountSUCA
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CitronellolCITRONELLOL
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Hexyl CinnamalHEXYL CINNAMAL
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LimoneneLIMONENE
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LinaloolLINALOOL
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CI 47005 synthetic colour
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CI 14700 synthetic colour
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CI 60730 synthetic colour
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
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 Health Shampoo Fenugreek Protein + Hibiscus Strength & Smooth?
The label of Health Shampoo Fenugreek Protein + Hibiscus Strength & Smooth lists 25 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dimethiconol, TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Carbomer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-45M, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Lysine HCl, Disodium EDTA, Sucrose, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 47005, CI 14700, CI 60730. Flagged by the analysis: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, CI 47005, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, CI 14700 and 4 more.
Is Health Shampoo Fenugreek Protein + Hibiscus Strength & Smooth safe to use?
Health Shampoo Fenugreek Protein + Hibiscus Strength & Smooth scores 5.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This shampoo contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that can irritate sensitive skin and may carry a trace impurity, 1,4-dioxane, classified as possibly carcinogenic. It also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance' and several declared fragrance allergens, which are common sensitizers. Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies should be cautious.
Why does Health Shampoo Fenugreek Protein + Hibiscus Strength & Smooth score 5.0/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a common irritant for sensitive skin, and potential 1,4-dioxane impurity. Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend and multiple declared fragrance allergens (Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool) which are common sensitizers. Also noted: Sodium Benzoate, a preservative that can form benzene under certain conditions.
Who should avoid Health Shampoo Fenugreek Protein + Hibiscus Strength & Smooth?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin; Fragrance allergy; Avoiding ethoxylated ingredients; Avoiding isothiazolinone preservatives.
Does Health Shampoo Fenugreek Protein + Hibiscus Strength & Smooth contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 4 fragrance allergens: Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene and Linalool. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Health Shampoo Fenugreek Protein + Hibiscus Strength & Smooth 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 4 fragrance allergens (Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene and Linalool). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Health Shampoo Fenugreek Protein + Hibiscus Strength & Smooth pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "NEW" — can't be verified from the label. "STRENGTH & SMOOTH" — 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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