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Health Shampoo with Rice Water
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This shampoo contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a common surfactant that can cause irritation for those with sensitive skin, and may carry a trace impurity of 1,4-dioxane, classified by IARC as Group 2B. The presence of TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate, a harsh detergent, further raises concerns about potential skin and scalp irritation. While the product includes conditioning agents and some beneficial ingredients like Hydrolyzed Milk Protein and Tocopheryl Acetate, the undisclosed 'Perfume' and several declared fragrance allergens (Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool) mean it may not be suitable for individuals with fragrance allergies or very sensitive skin. The overall formulation is driven by its cleansing system, with botanical extracts and other beneficial ingredients listed in trace amounts.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
- Tocopheryl Acetate
Shampoo with harsh surfactants and undisclosed fragrance
This shampoo contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate and TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate, which are strong detergents that can be irritating to the skin and scalp, especially for sensitive individuals. It also includes an undisclosed 'Perfume' blend, alongside several declared fragrance allergens, making it a concern for those with fragrance sensitivities. While it has some conditioning ingredients, the primary focus is on cleansing.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate 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
What's good
Contains conditioning agents like Dimethiconol and Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Includes Hydrolyzed Milk Protein and Tocopheryl Acetate for potential hair benefits
Watch out for
Harsh cleansing system with Sodium Laureth Sulfate and TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate, potentially irritating to scalp and skin
Undisclosed 'Perfume' and multiple declared fragrance allergens, a concern for sensitive or allergic individuals
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, a known contact allergen for some
Potential for silicone build-up from Dimethiconol over time
CI 15985 — permitted cosmetic colourant - the EU limits where on the body each may be used.
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.
Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate
LAS is the workhorse surfactant of laundry and dish detergents. It is an effective degreaser and a recognised skin irritant, and its presence as a cleanser in a personal-care product is a cost decision rather than a formulation one. Prolonged or repeated contact causes dryness and irritant contact dermatitis.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: SCCS; HERA Risk Assessment on LAS (2013)
Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate: 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
Contains TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate, a harsh detergent surfactant that can be irritating to skin and scalp.
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that can irritate sensitive skin and may carry a 1,4-dioxane impurity (IARC Group 2B).
Contains 'Perfume' (undisclosed fragrance mix), a common source of allergens and sensitizers.
Contains multiple declared fragrance allergens (Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool) which can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
Contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine, a mild surfactant but a recognized contact allergen for some, often due to impurities.
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.
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
This claim describes a subjective benefit that cannot be objectively verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The ingredient list includes 'BACILLUS/ RICE FERMENT FILTRATE', which confirms the presence of rice water.
The ingredient list includes 'HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN', confirming the presence of protein.
The ingredient list includes 'TOCOPHERYL ACETATE', which is a form of Vitamin E.
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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Cocamidopropyl BetaineCOCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
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DimethiconolDIMETHICONOL
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Tea-Dodecylbenzene SulfonateTEA-DODECYLBENZENE SULFONATE
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Perfume 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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MicaMICA
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Titanium DioxideTITANIUM DIOXIDE
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Bacillus/Rice Ferment FiltrateBACILLUS/ RICE FERMENT FILTRATE
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Lysine HClLYSINE HCL
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Hydrolyzed Milk ProteinHYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN
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Tocopheryl AcetateTOCOPHERYL ACETATE
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Sodium ChlorideSODIUM CHLORIDE
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Sodium HydroxideSODIUM HYDROXIDE
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Citric AcidCITRIC ACID
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Disodium EDTADISODIUM EDTA
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Sodium BenzoateSODIUM BENZOATE
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Benzyl SalicylateBENZYL SALICYLATE
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Hexyl CinnamalHEXYL CINNAMAL
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LinaloolLINALOOL
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CI 15985 synthetic colour
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 with Rice Water?
The label of Health Shampoo with Rice Water lists 24 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethiconol, TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate, Perfume, Carbomer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-45M, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Bacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Lysine HCl, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, CI 15985. Flagged by the analysis: TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Perfume, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, CI 15985 and 2 more.
Is Health Shampoo with Rice Water safe to use?
Health Shampoo with Rice Water scores 5.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This shampoo contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate and TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate, which are strong detergents that can be irritating to the skin and scalp, especially for sensitive individuals. It also includes an undisclosed 'Perfume' blend, alongside several declared fragrance allergens, making it a concern for those with fragrance sensitivities. While it has some conditioning ingredients, the primary focus is on cleansing.
Why does Health Shampoo with Rice Water score 5.0/10?
Flagged in the score: Harsh cleansing system with Sodium Laureth Sulfate and TEA-Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate, potentially irritating to scalp and skin. Undisclosed 'Perfume' and multiple declared fragrance allergens, a concern for sensitive or allergic individuals. Cocamidopropyl Betaine, a known contact allergen for some.
Who should avoid Health Shampoo with Rice Water?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or scalp; Fragrance allergy or contact dermatitis; Avoiding harsh detergents; Avoiding ethoxylated ingredients.
Does Health Shampoo with Rice Water contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 3 fragrance allergens: Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal and Linalool. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Health Shampoo with Rice Water contain fragrance?
Yes — the ingredient list includes Perfume. Fragrance is declared as a single ingredient, so the individual scent chemicals in it are not named; the label does separately list 3 fragrance allergens (Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal and Linalool). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Health Shampoo with Rice Water pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "STRONG & THICK" — 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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