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Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo
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How we got 5.0 ShowHide
Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This shampoo uses Sodium Laureth Sulfate as its primary cleansing agent, which is known to cause irritation in individuals with sensitive skin. The product also contains a significant amount of undisclosed 'Fragrance' along with several declared fragrance allergens like Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, and Coumarin, which are common sensitizers for those with fragrance allergies or contact dermatitis. While it includes some beneficial oils and niacinamide, these are listed lower in the ingredient order, suggesting they are not the primary drivers of the formulation. The presence of Salicylic Acid, while beneficial for scalp health, should be noted by pregnant individuals or for use on young children. Overall, it's an average formulation with potential irritants and allergens for sensitive users.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Coco-Betaine
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Niacinamide
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
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Contains common irritant surfactant and multiple fragrance allergens
This shampoo contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that can irritate sensitive skin, and an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, alongside several individually declared fragrance allergens. These ingredients are common sensitizers and may cause reactions in individuals with fragrance allergies or sensitive skin. While it includes some beneficial oils and niacinamide, these are present in smaller amounts.
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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
Includes beneficial conditioning oils like Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, and Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil.
Contains Niacinamide for scalp conditioning benefits.
Coco-Betaine helps to moderate the harshness of the primary surfactant.
Watch out for
Sodium Laureth Sulfate can be irritating to sensitive skin and scalp.
The presence of undisclosed 'Fragrance' and multiple declared fragrance allergens increases the risk of allergic reactions and sensitization.
Salicylic Acid requires caution for specific user groups (pregnant individuals, young children).
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 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 →Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is a keratolytic acne and dandruff active. EU rules cap it (3% in leave-on products) and bar it from leave-on products for children under three years except shampoos, because it is absorbed through the skin and is chemically related to aspirin. Dermatologists commonly advise limiting high-strength use in pregnancy.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III (conditions of use); SCCS opinion on salicylic acid
Salicylic Acid: 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 →Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is both a preservative (permitted up to 1% in the EU) and one of the fragrance substances the EU requires to be named on a label because it can cause contact allergy in sensitised people. It is information for someone who knows they react to it, not a general hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III and Annex V
Benzyl Alcohol: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a primary surfactant known for potential skin irritation, especially for sensitive skin types.
Contains 'Fragrance' (undisclosed blend) and multiple declared fragrance allergens (Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Coumarin), which are common sensitizers.
Salicylic Acid is present; caution is advised for pregnant individuals and for use on children under 3 years old.
Combined Effects interactions
Coco-Betaine helps to mitigate the potential irritation of Sodium Laureth Sulfate, creating a milder cleansing system than SLES alone.
The combination of an undisclosed 'Fragrance' with multiple declared fragrance allergens increases the overall potential for sensitization and allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.
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 term 'Nourishing' is a subjective benefit claim that cannot be objectively verified from the ingredient list alone.
The claim of 'Nourishes hair for softness & shine' describes a subjective benefit that cannot be objectively verified from the ingredient list alone.
This claim indicates the product's intended use for a specific hair type, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
The ingredient list includes multiple oils such as Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, and Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, supporting the claim of 'Extraordinary Oil'.
The ingredient list contains Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, and Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil. While only 4 distinct oils are explicitly named, the claim of '6 Precious Oils' is plausible given the presence of multiple oils and the possib
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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Sodium Laureth SulfateSODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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Coco-BetaineCOCO-BETAINE
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Glycol DistearateGLYCOL DISTEARATE
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Sodium ChlorideSODIUM CHLORIDE
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideGUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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NiacinamideNIACINAMIDE
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Ricinus Communis Seed OilRICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL
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Cocos Nucifera OilCOCOS NUCIFERA OIL
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Sodium BenzoateSODIUM BENZOATE
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HydroxycitronellalHYDROXYCITRONELLAL
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Sodium HydroxideSODIUM HYDROXIDE
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Argania Spinosa Kernel OilARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL
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Salicylic AcidSALICYLIC ACID
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LimoneneLIMONENE
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Fumaric AcidFUMARIC ACID
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Benzyl AlcoholBENZYL ALCOHOL
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LinaloolLINALOOL
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AmodimethiconeAMODIMETHICONE
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Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
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CaramelCARAMEL
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Cetrimonium ChlorideCETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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Citric AcidCITRIC ACID
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CoumarinCOUMARIN
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Hexylene GlycolHEXYLENE GLYCOL
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil trace amountPRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL
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Fragrance undisclosed fragrancePARFUM
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 Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo?
The label of Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo lists 27 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Niacinamide, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium Hydroxide, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Salicylic Acid, Limonene, Fumaric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Amodimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caramel, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, COUMARIN, Hexylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Fragrance. Flagged by the analysis: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol.
Is Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo safe to use?
Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo scores 5.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This shampoo contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that can irritate sensitive skin, and an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, alongside several individually declared fragrance allergens. These ingredients are common sensitizers and may cause reactions in individuals with fragrance allergies or sensitive skin. While it includes some beneficial oils and niacinamide, these are present in smaller amounts.
Why does Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo score 5.0/10?
Flagged in the score: Sodium Laureth Sulfate can be irritating to sensitive skin and scalp. The presence of undisclosed 'Fragrance' and multiple declared fragrance allergens increases the risk of allergic reactions and sensitization. Salicylic Acid requires caution for specific user groups (pregnant individuals, young children).
Who should avoid Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or scalp; Fragrance allergy or contact dermatitis; Avoiding Sodium Laureth Sulfate; Pregnant (due to Salicylic Acid); Children under 3 (due to Salicylic Acid).
Does Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 4 fragrance allergens: Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool and COUMARIN. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Extraordinary Oil Nourishing 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; the label does separately list 4 fragrance allergens (Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool and COUMARIN). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "NOURISHING SHAMPOO" — can't be verified from the label. "Nourishes hair for softness & shine" — can't be verified from the label. "DRY & DULL HAIR" — 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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