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Brand owned by Emami (India) · about the brand

Organic Onion Shampoo with Curry Leaves

haircare
3.5 Concerning

Decode Label Safety Score

Ingredient safety · 55% 5.2/10
Processing · 15% 8.5/10
Marketing · 30% 4.3/10
How we got 3.5 Show
Weighted score 5.4/10
Capped — Contains an isothiazolinone contact sensitizer — MCI/MI (EU SCCS) ≤ 3.5
Also flagged
Base declared only as "Excipient/Base q.s.", not named — most of the formulation can't be assessed Undisclosed generic ingredient (specific compound not named) 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 features a rich blend of traditional botanical extracts, which may offer some conditioning and soothing benefits. However, the presence of undisclosed 'Fragrance' and the potent contact sensitizers Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone are significant concerns, particularly for individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. The lack of transparency regarding the 'Excipients' and 'Base' also limits a full safety assessment. While it is a rinse-off product, reducing exposure time, the isothiazolinones are known sensitizers and are restricted in leave-on products due to their high sensitizing potential.

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 · worth noting Fragrance Undisclosed fragrance mix — common allergen; 3,000+ possible chemicals →

What’s favorable

  • Aloe Vera
  • Symplocos racemosa
  • Terminalia chebula
  • Terminalia belerica
  • Emblica officinalis
  • +16 more →

Botanical-rich shampoo with undisclosed fragrance and potent sensitizing preservatives

The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains numerous plant extracts, but also includes undisclosed 'Fragrance' and the preservatives Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone. These preservatives are potent contact sensitizers, restricted in leave-on cosmetics by the EU, and can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The general 'Excipients' and 'Base' are not specified, which limits a complete safety evaluation.

Consider this product carefully if you are

  • Avoiding certain additives or colours — Methylchloroisothiazolinone is declared.

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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 Fragrance

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
Label Transparency Moderate concern · 4.0/10
Harsh Surfactants & Irritants No concern identified · 8.0/10
Irritant & Sensitising Actives No concern identified · 8.0/10
Endocrine-Active Ingredients No concern identified · 8.0/10
Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk No concern identified · 8.0/10

Why the score is capped

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

Rule PC-CAP-15

Base declared only as "Excipient/Base q.s.", not named — most of the formulation can't be assessed

Rule PC-CAP-16

Undisclosed generic ingredient (specific compound not named)

Rule PC-CAP-08

Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)

Rule PC-CAP-06

What's good

Rich blend of traditional botanical extracts known for hair and scalp benefits

Contains several antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant ingredients

Watch out for

Presence of potent contact sensitizers Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone

Undisclosed 'Fragrance' which can contain common allergens

Lack of transparency regarding 'Excipients' and 'Base' ingredients

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 →

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 →

Decode Label Analysis

Contains Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, potent contact sensitizers restricted in rinse-off cosmetics and prohibited in leave-on cosmetics by EU regulations due to their high sensitizing potential. These can cause allergic reactions, especially in sensitive individuals.

Contains 'Fragrance' without specific disclosure of individual fragrance allergens. This is a common source of contact allergies and sensitivities, making it difficult for individuals with fragrance allergies to assess risk.

The product lists 'Excipients' and 'Base' without specific ingredient names, which limits transparency and prevents a full safety assessment of the bulk of the formulation.

Combined Effects interactions

Methylchloroisothiazolinone Methylisothiazolinone

These two isothiazolinone preservatives are often used in combination (MCI/MI blend) and are known for their synergistic sensitizing potential, increasing the risk of contact allergy.

Fragrance Methylchloroisothiazolinone Methylisothiazolinone

The combination of undisclosed fragrance (a common allergen source) and potent sensitizing preservatives (MCI/MI) significantly increases the overall risk of skin sensitization and allergic reactions for susceptible individuals.

Claim check

1 claim not supported by label data

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.

x
"with CURRY LEAVES" Contradicted by label data

Curry Leaves (Murraya koenigii) are not listed in the ingredients.

Curry Leaves not listed in ingredients
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"SCALP AND HAIR MEDICINE" Can't verify

The claim 'SCALP AND HAIR MEDICINE' is a regulatory designation that cannot be checked from the ingredient list.

Regulatory designation
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"ORGANIC ONION SHAMPOO" Can't verify

The term 'ORGANIC' is a certification claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list. Onion (Allium cepa) seed oil is listed in the ingredients.

Allium cepa (Piyaj) seed oil is listed Organic certification not verifiable from ingredients
?
"98% LESS HAIRFALL" Can't verify

The claim '98% LESS HAIRFALL' is a performance claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.

Performance claim
?
"BOOSTS HAIR GROWTH" Can't verify

The claim 'BOOSTS HAIR GROWTH' is a performance claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.

Performance claim
?
"NO ARTIFICIAL COLOUR" Can't verify

The claim 'NO ARTIFICIAL COLOUR' cannot be verified from the ingredient list as specific colorants are not mentioned.

Artificial colors not explicitly listed or excluded
?
"NO HARMFUL CHEMICALS" Can't verify

The term 'HARMFUL CHEMICALS' is subjective and not defined, so this claim cannot be verified from the ingredient list.

Subjective claim
?
"MAKES HAIR SOFT, SHINY & SILKY" Can't verify

The claim 'MAKES HAIR SOFT, SHINY & SILKY' is a performance claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.

Performance claim
?
"PREVENTS PREMATURE GREYING" Can't verify

The claim 'PREVENTS PREMATURE GREYING' is a performance claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.

Performance claim
✓
"21 HERBS & FRAGRANCE OF FLOWERS" Checks out

The ingredient list contains more than 21 herbal extracts and oils, and 'Sugandhit dravya' (fragrance) is listed.

Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera) Ghritkumari Symplocos racemosa (Lodhra) St.Bk. Terminalia chebula (Haritaki) Fr. Terminalia belerica (Baheda) Fr.
✓
"NO PARABEN" Checks out

No parabens (e.g., methylparaben, propylparaben) are listed in the ingredients.

No parabens in ingredient list

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.
    Aloe Vera
    Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera) Ghritkumari
  • 2.
    Symplocos racemosa
    Symplocos racemosa (Lodhra) St.Bk.
  • 3.
    Terminalia chebula
    Terminalia chebula (Haritaki) Fr.
  • 4.
    Terminalia belerica
    Terminalia belerica (Baheda) Fr.
  • 5.
    Emblica officinalis 51.59mg
    Emblica officinalis (Amla) Fr.
  • 6.
    Eclipta alba 51.45mg
    Eclipta alba (Bhringraj) Wh.Pl.
  • 7.
    Acacia concinna
    Acacia concinna (Shikakai) Pod
  • 8.
    Bacopa monnieri
    Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) Wh.Pl.
  • 9.
    Rubia cordifolia
    Rubia cordifolia (Manjistha) Rt.
  • 10.
    Nardostachys jatamansi
    Nardostachys jatamansi (Jatamansi) Rz.
  • 11.
    Zizyphus mauritiana
    Zizyphus mauritiana (Kola) Lf.
  • 12.
    Lawsonia inermis
    Lawsonia inermis (Mehandi) Lf.
  • 13.
    Mesua ferrea
    Mesua ferrea (Naga kesara) Fl.
  • 14.
    Cyperus rotundus
    Cyperus rotundus (Musta) Rz.
  • 15.
    Tinospora cordifolia
    Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi) St.
  • 16.
    Centella asiatica
    Centella asiatica (Mandukaparni) Wh.Pl.
  • 17.
    Trigonella foenum-graecum 18.3mg
    Trigonella foenum-graecum (Methi) Sd.
  • 18.
    Azadirachta indica
    Azadirachta indica (Neem) Lf.
  • 19.
    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 11.33mg
    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Japa) Fl.
  • 20.
    Pongamia pinnata 1.03mg
    Pongamia pinnata (Karanja) seed oil
  • 21.
    Citrus limon
    Citrus limon (Lemon) oil
  • 22.
    Ocimum basilicum
    Ocimum basilicum (Basil) oil
  • 23.
    Rosmarinus officinalis 0.1mg
    Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Lf. oil
  • 24.
    Allium cepa 0.1mg
    Allium cepa (Piyaj) seed oil
  • 25.
    Fragrance undisclosed fragrance
    Sugandhit dravya
  • 26.
    Excipients
  • 27.
    Base
  • 28.
    Preservatives unnamed
  • 29.
    Methylchloroisothiazolinone
  • 30.
    Methylisothiazolinone

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.

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What are the ingredients in Organic Onion Shampoo with Curry Leaves?

The label of Organic Onion Shampoo with Curry Leaves lists 30 ingredients, in label order: Aloe Vera, Symplocos racemosa, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica, Emblica officinalis, Eclipta alba, Acacia concinna, Bacopa Monnieri, Rubia cordifolia, Nardostachys jatamansi, Zizyphus mauritiana, Lawsonia inermis, Mesua ferrea, Cyperus rotundus, Tinospora Cordifolia, Centella asiatica, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Azadirachta indica, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Pongamia pinnata, Citrus limon, Ocimum basilicum, Rosmarinus Officinalis, Allium cepa, Fragrance, Excipients, Base, Preservative, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone. Flagged by the analysis: Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance, Base.

Is Organic Onion Shampoo with Curry Leaves safe to use?

Organic Onion Shampoo with Curry Leaves scores 3.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains numerous plant extracts, but also includes undisclosed 'Fragrance' and the preservatives Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone. These preservatives are potent contact sensitizers, restricted in leave-on cosmetics by the EU, and can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The general 'Excipients' and 'Base' are not specified, which limits a complete safety evaluation.

Why does Organic Onion Shampoo with Curry Leaves score 3.5/10?

Flagged in the score: Presence of potent contact sensitizers Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone. Undisclosed 'Fragrance' which can contain common allergens. Lack of transparency regarding 'Excipients' and 'Base' ingredients.

Who should avoid Organic Onion Shampoo with Curry Leaves?

The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or fragrance allergies; Avoiding isothiazolinone preservatives; Seeking full ingredient transparency.

Does Organic Onion Shampoo with Curry Leaves contain allergens?

Yes — the label lists 3 fragrant botanicals (Citrus limon, Ocimum basilicum and Rosmarinus Officinalis) that can naturally contain fragrance allergens. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.

Does Organic Onion Shampoo with Curry Leaves 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 Organic Onion Shampoo with Curry Leaves pack accurate?

Decode Label checked 11 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "with CURRY LEAVES" — false. "SCALP AND HAIR MEDICINE" — can't be verified from the label. "ORGANIC ONION SHAMPOO" — 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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