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Health Shampoo Henna & Amla by Dabur Vatika Naturals — product pack

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Dabur Vatika Naturals

Health Shampoo Henna & Amla

haircare
3.5 Concerning

Decode Label Safety Score

Ingredient safety · 55% 2.5/10
Processing · 15% 3.5/10
Marketing · 30% 6.1/10
How we got 3.5 Show
Weighted score 3.7/10
Capped — Contains an isothiazolinone contact sensitizer — MCI/MI (EU SCCS) ≤ 3.5
Also flagged
Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS) Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
Final score 3.5/10 · Concerning

Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed

The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a primary surfactant that can cause irritation for individuals with sensitive skin, and an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, which is a common source of allergens. The presence of Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, potent contact sensitizers, is a significant concern, especially for those with a history of skin allergies, despite being in a rinse-off product where exposure is brief. While the product includes some botanical extracts and conditioning agents, the overall formulation is driven by synthetic surfactants and preservatives, making it less suitable for individuals seeking products with minimal sensitizing agents.

At a glance

From the declared label — not a lab test

Findings to weigh

Score limiter Contains an isothiazolinone contact sensitizer — MCI/MI (EU SCCS) See which concerns held the score down. → Ingredient · high-priority finding Methylchloroisothiazolinone Preservative — potent contact sensitiser; banned from EU leave-on products → Ingredient · potential concern CI 47000 Synthetic quinoline dye — recognised contact sensitiser; restricted in cosmetics → Ingredient · worth noting Sodium Laureth Sulfate Surfactant — can irritate sensitive skin; may carry a 1,4-dioxane impurity →

What’s favorable

  • Glycerine
  • Coco Glucoside
  • Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate
  • Panthenol
  • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
  • +2 more →

Contains potent sensitizing preservatives and undisclosed fragrance

The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, preservatives known to be potent contact sensitizers, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. It also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, a common source of allergens, and Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that may irritate sensitive skin. While it's a rinse-off product, these ingredients are still a concern for those with skin sensitivities or allergies.

Consider this product carefully if you are

  • Avoiding certain additives or colours — CI 47000 and Methylchloroisothiazolinone are declared.
Okay for: Individuals without known skin sensitivities

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Concern breakdown What drives the score, concern by concern · score out of 10, higher = fewer concerns
Key risks: Contains an isothiazolinone contact sensitizer — MCI/MI (EU SCCS) Methylchloroisothiazolinone CI 47000 Sodium Laureth Sulfate Fragrance +1 more

Concern breakdown

Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concerns

How 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.

Preservative Safety Significant concern · 2.0/10
Fragrance & Allergen Load Significant concern · 3.0/10
Harsh Surfactants & Irritants Moderate concern · 4.0/10
Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk Moderate concern · 4.0/10
Irritant & Sensitising Actives No concern identified · 8.0/10
Endocrine-Active Ingredients No concern identified · 8.0/10
Label Transparency No concern identified · 8.0/10

Why the score is capped

Contains an isothiazolinone contact sensitizer — MCI/MI (EU SCCS)

Rule PC-CAP-15

Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)

Rule PC-CAP-05

Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)

Rule PC-CAP-06

What's good

Contains several conditioning agents like Glycerine, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, and Cetrimonium Chloride for hair health

Includes mild surfactant Coco Glucoside

Contains Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) as an antioxidant

Watch out for

Presence of Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, strong sensitizers that can cause allergic reactions

Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, a common source of allergens for sensitive individuals

Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin

CI 47000, a synthetic colorant with sensitizing potential

Cocamidopropyl Betaine, a known contact allergen due to impurities

CI 61565 — a synthetic colour (Colour Index dye) added purely for appearance — it gives the product no benefit for skin or health. Permitted at regulated levels, but synthetic dyes of this class are a recognised contact-irritant and sensitiser risk for some people, so they are noted as a moderate, subgroup-level concern rather than a general-population hazard.

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.

Methylisothiazolinone

MI and its chlorinated partner MCI are preservatives and recognised contact sensitisers. After MI replaced parabens in many products, European dermatology clinics recorded a sharp rise in contact allergy to it. Contact allergy, once acquired, is usually long-lasting, so people already sensitised to MI are advised to avoid it. EU rules ban MI from leave-on cosmetics (since 2017) and limit it to 15 ppm in rinse-off products. Whether a particular product causes a reaction depends on the person, the concentration and the contact time, which the label alone cannot show.

Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2017/1224; SCCS Opinion SCCS/1521/13; British Journal of Dermatology (MI epidemic)

Methylisothiazolinone: regulation, sources and other products →

CI 47000

CI 47000 (D&C Yellow No. 11) is a synthetic quinoline dye and a well-documented contact sensitiser — it is one of the dyes screened for in patch testing. EU cosmetic rules restrict it to rinse-off products and bar it from anything applied to mucous membranes or the eye area. It is a colourant only: it delivers no benefit to the formulation.

Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex IV; SCCS; contact-dermatitis patch-test series

CI 47000: 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

"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 →

Decode Label Analysis

Contains Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, potent contact sensitizers and common allergens, restricted in rinse-off cosmetics and prohibited in leave-on products by EU regulations.

Contains 'Fragrance', an undisclosed blend of chemicals that is a common source of allergens. Specific fragrance allergens are not individually declared.

Contains CI 47000 (Quinoline Yellow), a synthetic dye recognized as a contact sensitizer and restricted in cosmetics from mucous membrane contact.

Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a primary surfactant that can irritate sensitive skin and may carry a trace 1,4-dioxane impurity (IARC Group 2B).

Contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine, a mild surfactant that is a recognized contact allergen, primarily due to manufacturing 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.

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"For Problem Free Hair" Can't verify

The claim 'For Problem Free Hair' is a subjective benefit claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or other label information.

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"7 Poshan" Can't verify

The term '7 Poshan' (7 Nourishments) is a marketing claim that is not further defined or substantiated by specific ingredients or benefits on the label.

✓
"Henna & Amla" Checks out

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) and Amla (Emblica officinalis) are both listed in the herbal extract ingredients.

Herbal extract containing ... Henna (Lawsonia inermis) Herbal extract containing ... Amla (Emblica officinalis)

Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.

  • 1.
    Water
    Aqua
  • 2.
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate
    Sodium Laureth Sulphate
  • 3.
    Cocamide MEA
  • 4.
    Herbal extract containing Shikakai (Acacia concinna)
  • 5.
    Henna (Lawsonia inermis)
  • 6.
    Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
  • 7.
    Amla (Emblica officinalis)
  • 8.
    Reetha (Sapindus trifoliatus Linn.)
  • 9.
    Almond (Prunus amygdalus)
  • 10.
    Dimethiconol
  • 11.
    TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
  • 12.
    Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • 13.
    Glycol Distearate
  • 14.
    Glycerine
  • 15.
    Fragrance undisclosed fragrance
    Perfume
  • 16.
    Carbomer
  • 17.
    Coco Glucoside
  • 18.
    Sodium Chloride
  • 19.
    Olive (Olea europaea) Oil
  • 20.
    Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate
  • 21.
    Panthenol
  • 22.
    Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
  • 23.
    Amodimethicone
  • 24.
    Trideceth-12
  • 25.
    Cetrimonium Chloride
  • 26.
    Disodium EDTA
  • 27.
    PEG 90M
  • 28.
    Lactic Acid
  • 29.
    Sodium Hydroxide
  • 30.
    Methylchloroisothiazolinone
  • 31.
    Methylisothiazolinone
  • 32.
    CI 61565 synthetic colour
  • 33.
    CI 47000 synthetic colour

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What are the ingredients in Health Shampoo Henna & Amla?

The label of Health Shampoo Henna & Amla lists 33 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide MEA, Herbal extract containing Shikakai (Acacia concinna), Henna (Lawsonia inermis), Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Reetha (Sapindus trifoliatus Linn.), Almond (Prunus amygdalus), Dimethiconol, TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Glycerine, Fragrance, Carbomer, Coco Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Olive (Olea europaea) Oil, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, PEG 90M, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 61565, CI 47000. Flagged by the analysis: Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, CI 47000, Cocamidopropyl Betaine and 3 more.

Is Health Shampoo Henna & Amla safe to use?

Health Shampoo Henna & Amla scores 3.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, preservatives known to be potent contact sensitizers, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. It also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, a common source of allergens, and Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that may irritate sensitive skin. While it's a rinse-off product, these ingredients are still a concern for those with skin sensitivities or allergies.

Why does Health Shampoo Henna & Amla score 3.5/10?

Flagged in the score: Presence of Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, strong sensitizers that can cause allergic reactions. Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, a common source of allergens for sensitive individuals. Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin.

Who should avoid Health Shampoo Henna & Amla?

The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or contact allergies; Avoiding isothiazolinone preservatives; Avoiding undisclosed fragrance blends; Allergic to specific fragrance components.

Does Health Shampoo Henna & Amla 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. This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.

Are the claims on the Health Shampoo Henna & Amla pack accurate?

Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "For Problem Free Hair" — can't be verified from the label. "7 Poshan" — 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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