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Anti Dandruff Shampoo with Small Onion Fenugreek
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The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains several ingredients of concern, most notably Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which are potent contact sensitizers and restricted in rinse-off cosmetics in the EU due to their high allergenic potential. Individuals with sensitive skin or a history of contact allergies should avoid this product. The presence of an undisclosed 'Fragrance' also raises concerns for those with fragrance sensitivities, as specific allergens are not listed. While it includes an anti-dandruff active, Climbazole, its concentration is restricted in the EU, and the primary surfactant, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, can be irritating to sensitive skin and may contain trace 1,4-dioxane. The product also contains BHT, an antioxidant flagged for endocrine disruption concerns, though deemed safe within specified limits by the SCCS for rinse-off products. The botanical extracts are present in trace amounts and do not significantly contribute to the formulation's benefits.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Hydroxyethyl Urea
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Hydrolyzed Protein
Contains potent sensitizers MCI/MI, undisclosed fragrance, and endocrine disruptor BHT
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), preservatives known for causing severe skin allergies, which are restricted in rinse-off products in the EU. It also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance', a common source of allergens, and BHT, an antioxidant with endocrine disruption concerns. The primary cleansing agent, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, can irritate sensitive skin.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Climbazole and BHT are 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.
Triggered by Climbazole.
Why the score is capped
Contains an isothiazolinone contact sensitizer — MCI/MI (EU SCCS)
Rule PC-CAP-15
Contains an ingredient flagged for endocrine-disruption concern
Rule PC-CAP-07
Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
Rule PC-CAP-05
Contains a restricted antimicrobial biocide
Rule PC-CAP-10
Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
Rule PC-CAP-06
What's good
Contains Hydroxyethyl Urea for moisturizing benefits
Includes Hydrolyzed Protein for hair strengthening
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride for conditioning
Watch out for
Presence of Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), potent contact sensitizers
Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, a common source of allergens
Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a primary surfactant with irritation potential and possible 1,4-dioxane impurity
Climbazole, a restricted anti-dandruff active
BHT, an antioxidant with endocrine disruption concerns
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, a recognized contact allergen
Polydimethylsiloxane (silicone) may lead to product build-up over time
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.
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 →Climbazole
Climbazole is an azole antifungal used against dandruff, and it is effective against Malassezia. The EU SCCS found the margin of safety inadequate at earlier use levels, so EU rules now cap its concentration by product type. The scientific concern is systemic exposure from repeated leave-on use: azole antifungals as a class can inhibit steroid-hormone enzymes, and animal studies show liver effects. How much that applies depends on concentration and contact time, and in a rinse-off shampoo exposure is shorter. The label does not state the concentration.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU SCCS Opinion SCCS/1506/13 and SCCS/1600/18; EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex V
Climbazole: regulation, sources and other products →BHT (E321)
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant used to stop fats and fragrance oils going rancid. The concern is endocrine activity: animal studies report effects on thyroid hormone and liver enzymes, and the EU SCCS has assessed it as an endocrine-disruption candidate. It is NOT classified as a carcinogen by IARC — that classification (Group 2B) belongs to BHA, a different additive with a similar name. Permitted in cosmetics at low levels.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU SCCS Opinion on BHT (SCCS/1636/21); EFSA re-evaluation of E321
BHT: 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 →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 Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), potent contact sensitizers restricted in EU rinse-off cosmetics due to their high allergenic potential.
Contains Climbazole, an anti-dandruff antifungal whose concentration is restricted in EU cosmetics due to potential systemic exposure concerns.
Contains BHT, a synthetic antioxidant flagged as a priority endocrine-disruptor candidate, though deemed safe within specified limits by the SCCS for rinse-off products.
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a surfactant that can irritate sensitive skin and may carry a 1,4-dioxane impurity (IARC Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans). The SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic safe.
Contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, which is a common source of allergens for sensitive individuals, as specific fragrance allergens are not listed.
Contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine, a mild surfactant but a recognized contact allergen, primarily due to manufacturing impurities.
Combined Effects interactions
These two preservatives are often used in combination (MCI/MI) and are known for their high potential to cause contact sensitization and allergic reactions, especially in sensitive individuals. Their combined presence increases the risk of sensitization.
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 label does not provide sufficient information or scientific evidence to verify these claims.
The ingredient list includes Climbazole, which is an anti-dandruff agent.
The ingredient list includes Allium Cepa (Onion) Extract and Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed (Fenugreek) Extract.
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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PolydimethylsiloxanePOLYDIMETHYL SILOXANE
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Glycol DistearateGLYCOL DISTEARATE
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ClimbazoleCLIMBAZOLE
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PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoatePEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE
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Fattyamide MEAFATTYAMIDE MEA
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Cocamidopropyl BetaineCOCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
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Fragrance undisclosed fragranceFRAGRANCE
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Citric AcidCITRIC ACID
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CarbomerCARBOMER
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Hydroxyethyl UreaHYDROXYETHYL UREA
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Disodium EDTADISODIUM EDTA
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideGUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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Sodium ChlorideSODIUM CHLORIDE
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Hydrolyzed ProteinHYDROLYZED PROTEIN
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Allium Cepa (Onion) Extract trace amountALLIUM CEPA (ONION) EXTRACT
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) StarchORYZA SATIVA (RICE) STARCH
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Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed (Fenugreek) Extract trace amountTRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM SEED (FENUGREEK) EXTRACT
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PEG-45M
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MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMETHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
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MethylisothiazolinoneMETHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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BHT
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.
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✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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What are the ingredients in Anti Dandruff Shampoo with Small Onion Fenugreek?
The label of Anti Dandruff Shampoo with Small Onion Fenugreek lists 23 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polydimethylsiloxane, Glycol Distearate, Climbazole, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Fattyamide MEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Carbomer, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Disodium EDTA, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Protein, Allium Cepa (Onion) Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed (Fenugreek) Extract, PEG-45M, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, BHT. Flagged by the analysis: Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Climbazole and 4 more.
Is Anti Dandruff Shampoo with Small Onion Fenugreek safe to use?
Anti Dandruff Shampoo with Small Onion Fenugreek 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 (MCI/MI), preservatives known for causing severe skin allergies, which are restricted in rinse-off products in the EU. It also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance', a common source of allergens, and BHT, an antioxidant with endocrine disruption concerns. The primary cleansing agent, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, can irritate sensitive skin.
Why does Anti Dandruff Shampoo with Small Onion Fenugreek score 3.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), potent contact sensitizers. Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, a common source of allergens. Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a primary surfactant with irritation potential and possible 1,4-dioxane impurity.
Who should avoid Anti Dandruff Shampoo with Small Onion Fenugreek?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or contact allergies; Avoiding isothiazolinone preservatives; Avoiding undisclosed fragrance blends; Concerned about endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
Does Anti Dandruff Shampoo with Small Onion Fenugreek 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 Anti Dandruff Shampoo with Small Onion Fenugreek pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "For Strong, Smooth & Healthy 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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