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Anti Dandruff Shampoo Hemp | Sage | Salicylic Acid
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How we got 3.9 ShowHide
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The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains several ingredients that warrant caution, particularly for individuals with sensitive skin or specific allergies. The presence of Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, a primary surfactant, can be drying and potentially irritating for some. Climbazole, an anti-dandruff active, is restricted in EU cosmetics due to concentration limits, and its presence should be noted. The product also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, which is a common source of allergens for sensitive individuals. While it contains beneficial anti-dandruff agents like Piroctone Olamine and Salicylic Acid, the overall formulation includes multiple ingredients with irritation or sensitisation potential, making it less suitable for those prone to scalp sensitivity or fragrance allergies.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Methyl Gluceth
- Piroctone Olamine
- Maltooligosyl Glucoside
- Polyquaternium-73
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Contains harsh surfactant, restricted anti-dandruff active, and undisclosed fragrance
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo uses Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, a strong cleansing agent that can be harsh on the scalp. These factors make the product potentially unsuitable for individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivities.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Climbazole and Cyclopentasiloxane 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 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 multiple effective anti-dandruff actives (Piroctone Olamine)
Includes several conditioning agents (Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polyquaternium-73, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride) for hair manageability
Contains humectants (Methyl Gluceth, Maltooligosyl Glucoside) for hydration
Watch out for
Primary surfactant (Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate) can be harsh and potentially irritating for sensitive scalps.
Presence of Climbazole, a restricted anti-dandruff active, requires caution.
Contains Cyclopentasiloxane and Benzophenone-4, both with endocrine disruption concerns.
Contains BHT, a synthetic antioxidant with endocrine-disruption concerns.
Multiple ethoxylated ingredients (PEG 45M, C12-13 Alketh-3, Trideceth-12, C12-13 Alketh-23, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide) may carry trace manufacturing impurities like 1,4-dioxane, though levels are typically regulated.
CI 147005 — 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.
CI 61570 — 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.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine — mild surfactant - a recognised contact allergen, mostly through manufacturing impurities.
Propylene Glycol — humectant/solvent - occasional skin irritant at higher concentration.
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.
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 →Cyclomethicone
D4 (cyclotetrasiloxane) is a reproductive toxicant and persistent environmental pollutant. D5 (cyclopentasiloxane) bioaccumulates in aquatic organisms. The EU has banned D4 and D5 in wash-off cosmetics. They are still used in some Indian products. Avoid in hair products and body washes.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2018/35; ECHA
Cyclomethicone: 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 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 C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
A high-foaming anionic detergent used as a primary or secondary cleanser. On its own it is comparably stripping to SLS. In a syndet bar it is usually the SECONDARY surfactant behind a mild primary such as Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, and the blend as a whole is far gentler than the raw ingredient suggests — so read it in the context of the full cleansing system rather than in isolation.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: SCCS; Ananthapadmanabhan et al., Dermatologic Therapy 2004
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate: regulation, sources and other products →Benzophenone-4
Benzophenone-4 absorbs ultraviolet light and is used in sunscreens and to protect a formula from light. In its 2024 final opinion (SCCS/1660/23) the EU safety committee concluded it is safe at up to 5 percent as a UV filter, and that any other use must stay inside the same 5 percent limit. The committee also flagged that its potential endocrine-disrupting properties were a concern it could not fully close, so it is worth knowing about for people who avoid benzophenone-type filters.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: SCCS/1660/23 final opinion on benzophenone-4 (4 April 2024); EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex VI
Benzophenone-4: 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 →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 →Propylene Glycol (E1520)
Propylene glycol is a widely used humectant and solvent considered safe at normal levels. It can irritate or sensitise a minority of people, mainly in leave-on products on damaged or eczema-prone skin.
Peer-reviewed research Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review; contact-dermatitis literature
Propylene Glycol: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Climbazole, an anti-dandruff antifungal whose concentration EU cosmetics rules restrict due to concerns about systemic exposure from repeated leave-on use. While this is a rinse-off product, the restriction highlights its potency.
Contains Cyclopentasiloxane, a silicone that includes D4 and D5 cyclosiloxanes, which are banned in EU wash-off cosmetics due to endocrine disruption concerns.
Contains Benzophenone-4, a UV filter classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) and associated with endocrine-activity questions. While safe up to 5% in cosmetics, its presence is a concern.
Contains BHT, a synthetic antioxidant with endocrine-disruption concerns. The SCCS concluded BHT is safe up to 0.8% in rinse-off cosmetics, but it was screened as a priority endocrine-disruptor candidate.
Contains Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, a primary anionic surfactant known for high foaming and potential to be drying or irritating, especially for sensitive scalps.
Contains 'Fragrance', an undisclosed blend of chemicals that is a common source of contact allergens and sensitisation for individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies.
Contains Sodium Benzoate, a preservative that can form benzene in the presence of vitamin C, and was part of the Southampton colour/preservative mixtures linked to hyperactivity in children (though this is a rinse-off cosmetic).
Combined Effects interactions
Cocamidopropyl Betaine can help to mitigate the harshness and irritation potential of stronger anionic surfactants like Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, improving overall mildness.
These ingredients work synergistically as anti-dandruff agents, targeting different aspects of scalp health and fungal overgrowth. The combination can enhance efficacy.
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.
The claim of eliminating up to 99% of dandruff-causing microbes is a performance claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
Hemp Oil is listed in the ingredients.
Sage Extract is listed in the ingredients.
Salicylic Acid is listed in the ingredients.
No parabens (e.g., Methylparaben, Propylparaben) are listed in the ingredients.
No ingredient on this label is sulphates (SLS / SLES), so nothing in the list contradicts this claim.
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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Demineralized Water
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Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate
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Dimethiconol
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Propylene Glycol
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Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
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Acrylates Copolymer
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Climbazole
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Salicylic Acid
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Methyl Gluceth
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Carbomer
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Amodimethicone
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Cyclopentasiloxane
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Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
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Sodium Benzoate
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Piroctone Olamine
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Maltooligosyl Glucoside
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Polyquaternium-73
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Hemp Oil
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Sage Extract
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Citric Acid
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C12-13 Alketh-3
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Benzophenone-4
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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PEG 45M
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Mica
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BHT
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PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
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Potassium Sorbate
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TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
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Cetrimonium Chloride
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Trideceth-12
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C12-13 Alketh-23
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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
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Titanium Dioxide
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PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
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Fragrance undisclosed fragrance
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Disodium EDTA
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CI 147005 synthetic colour
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CI 61570 synthetic colour
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What are the ingredients in Anti Dandruff Shampoo Hemp | Sage | Salicylic Acid?
The label of Anti Dandruff Shampoo Hemp | Sage | Salicylic Acid lists 41 ingredients, in label order: Demineralized Water, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Dimethiconol, Propylene Glycol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Acrylates Copolymer, Climbazole, Salicylic Acid, Methyl Gluceth, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Carbomer, Amodimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Piroctone Olamine, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-73, Hemp Oil, Sage Extract, Citric Acid, C12-13 Alketh-3, Benzophenone-4, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG 45M, Sodium Hydroxide, Mica, BHT, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Potassium Sorbate, TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-12, C12-13 Alketh-23, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Titanium Dioxide, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, CI 147005, and 1 more. Flagged by the analysis: Climbazole, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Fragrance, Cyclopentasiloxane, BHT and 8 more.
Is Anti Dandruff Shampoo Hemp | Sage | Salicylic Acid safe to use?
Anti Dandruff Shampoo Hemp | Sage | Salicylic Acid scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo uses Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, a strong cleansing agent that can be harsh on the scalp. These factors make the product potentially unsuitable for individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivities.
Why does Anti Dandruff Shampoo Hemp | Sage | Salicylic Acid score 3.9/10?
Flagged in the score: Primary surfactant (Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate) can be harsh and potentially irritating for sensitive scalps. Presence of Climbazole, a restricted anti-dandruff active, requires caution. Contains Cyclopentasiloxane and Benzophenone-4, both with endocrine disruption concerns.
Who should avoid Anti Dandruff Shampoo Hemp | Sage | Salicylic Acid?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or scalp; Fragrance allergy or contact dermatitis; Avoiding harsh sulfates/sulfonates; Avoiding endocrine disruptors (BHT, Benzophenone-4); Avoiding restricted biocides (Climbazole).
Does Anti Dandruff Shampoo Hemp | Sage | Salicylic Acid 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 Hemp | Sage | Salicylic Acid pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Eliminates up to 99% of Dandruff Causing Microbes*" — misleading.
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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