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Hair Loss Control Shampoo
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This shampoo offers a generally mild cleansing system with beneficial conditioning agents. The primary concern for some users will be the undisclosed 'Fragrance', which can contain a variety of allergens relevant to individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. While several botanical extracts are listed, their presence is in trace amounts and does not significantly contribute to the product's overall formulation strength. The product is suitable for most users, but those with known fragrance sensitivities should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Decyl Glucoside
- Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Polyquaternium-7
- +6 more →
Mild cleansing shampoo with undisclosed fragrance, trace botanicals
This shampoo uses gentle cleansing agents and includes conditioning ingredients for hair. However, it contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, which is a common source of allergens for people with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. Several botanical extracts are present, but only in very small amounts, meaning they are not counted as a formulation strength.
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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
Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
Rule PC-CAP-06
What's good
Uses mild cleansing surfactants (Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Decyl Glucoside)
Contains multiple conditioning agents (Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Panthenol, Hydrolysed Keratin) for hair health
Includes humectants like Betaine and Panthenol for moisture
Watch out for
Undisclosed 'Fragrance' can trigger allergies in sensitive individuals
Ethoxylated ingredients (PEGs) may contain trace 1,4-dioxane impurities
Cocamidopropyl Betaine can be a contact allergen due to impurities
Phenoxyethanol preservative has cautions for use in products for young children
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.
Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is the most widely used paraben-free preservative. The EU limits it to 1% in cosmetics (SCCS has confirmed this is safe for adults), and the French regulator ANSM advised in 2012 against leave-on products containing it for the nappy area of children under three and recommended a lower concentration for them. It can irritate sensitive skin.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex V (max 1.0%); SCCS opinion SCCS/1575/16; ANSM recommendation (2012)
Phenoxyethanol: 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 →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 'Fragrance', an undisclosed mix of chemicals that is a common source of allergens. Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies should be cautious.
Contains ethoxylated ingredients (PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-50 Shea Butter) which may carry trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane (a manufacturing by-product that IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic, Group 2B) (IARC Group 2B). The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in finished cosmetics to be safe.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, a mild surfactant, is a recognized contact allergen, primarily due to manufacturing impurities.
Phenoxyethanol is a common preservative. The French regulator advises caution for use in products for children under 3 years old.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-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.
Biotin is not listed in the ingredients.
The claim of 'Strengthens hair' is a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
The claim of 'Promotes hair growth' is a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
The term 'SPECIAL FORMULA' is a marketing claim that cannot be objectively verified from the ingredient list.
Hydrolysed Keratin is listed, but the label does not specify if it is plant-based, so the claim cannot be confirmed.
Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil is listed in the ingredients.
Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis (Hibiscus) Extract is listed in the ingredients.
Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract is listed in the 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
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
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Decyl Glucoside
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Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Cetrimonium Chloride
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PEG-50 Shea Butter
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Polyquaternium-7Polyquaternium 7
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Polyquaternium-10Polyquaternium 10
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Lactic Acid
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Betaine
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Panthenol
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Butylene Glycol
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Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis ExtractHibiscus Rosa-sinensis (Hibiscus) Extract
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Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil trace amountMoringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil
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Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract trace amountRosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract
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Sesbania Grandiflora Extract trace amount
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Hydrolysed Keratin
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Fragrance undisclosed fragranceParfum
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Disodium EDTA
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 Hair Loss Control Shampoo?
The label of Hair Loss Control Shampoo lists 23 ingredients, in label order: Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Decyl Glucoside, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, PEG-50 Shea Butter, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Lactic Acid, Betaine, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Sesbania Grandiflora Extract, Hydrolysed Keratin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA. Flagged by the analysis: Fragrance, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-50 Shea Butter and 1 more.
Is Hair Loss Control Shampoo safe to use?
Hair Loss Control Shampoo scores 7.3/10 on Decode Label (Favorable). This shampoo uses gentle cleansing agents and includes conditioning ingredients for hair. However, it contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, which is a common source of allergens for people with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. Several botanical extracts are present, but only in very small amounts, meaning they are not counted as a formulation strength.
Why does Hair Loss Control Shampoo score 7.3/10?
Flagged in the score: Undisclosed 'Fragrance' can trigger allergies in sensitive individuals. Cocamidopropyl Betaine can be a contact allergen due to impurities. Also noted: Ethoxylated ingredients (PEGs) may contain trace 1,4-dioxane impurities.
Who should avoid Hair Loss Control Shampoo?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or fragrance allergy; Avoiding ethoxylated ingredients; Allergy to isothiazolinone preservatives (due to Cocamidopropyl Betaine impurities).
Does Hair Loss Control Shampoo contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists a fragrant botanical (Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract) that can naturally contain fragrance allergens. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Hair Loss Control 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. This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Hair Loss Control Shampoo pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 8 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Biotin" — false. "Strengthens hair" — can't be verified from the label. "Promotes hair growth" — 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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