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Anti Hairfall Shampoo
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Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo contains Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, a primary surfactant known for its high-foaming and potentially drying properties, which may be a concern for individuals with sensitive scalps or dry hair. The presence of Climbazole, an anti-dandruff antifungal, is restricted in EU cosmetics due to concentration limits, and while the label does not state the amount, it is a point of caution. The product also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, a common source of allergens for those with fragrance sensitivities or contact dermatitis. Additionally, Benzophenone-4, a UV filter, is classified by IARC as Group 2B, 'possibly carcinogenic to humans', which is a significant concern despite its lower position in the ingredient list. The formulation also contains BHT, an antioxidant with endocrine-disruption concerns, though the SCCS has deemed it safe within specified limits for cosmetic use. While the product includes beneficial ingredients like Rosemary Oil and Biotin, the combination of a harsh primary surfactant, a restricted active.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Biotin
- Ginseng Extract
- Polyquaternium-73
- Maltosyl Glucoside
- +2 more →
Contains harsh surfactant, restricted antifungal, undisclosed fragrance, and IARC 2B classified UV filter
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo uses a strong cleansing agent that can be drying for some users. A UV filter in the formula is classified by IARC as a possible carcinogen, and another ingredient has endocrine-disruption concerns. These factors suggest caution for many users.
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, CI 42090 — a synthetic colour on our aromatic-amine watch list (impurity risk). A colour-quality caution, not a finding that this product contains a carcinogen.
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 beneficial conditioning agents like Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polyquaternium-73, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, and Cetrimonium Chloride
Includes hair-beneficial ingredients such as Rosemary Oil, Biotin, and Ginseng Extract
Contains humectants like Maltosyl Glucoside and Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate for moisture
Watch out for
The primary surfactant, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, may be too harsh for individuals with sensitive scalps or dry hair.
The presence of Benzophenone-4, an IARC Group 2B classified substance, raises significant safety concerns.
Undisclosed 'Fragrance' can be a source of allergens for sensitive individuals.
BHT has endocrine-disruption concerns, even if deemed safe within limits for cosmetic use.
Silicones (Dimethiconol, Amodimethicone, Dimethicone) may lead to product build-up on hair over time for some users.
CI 42090 — permitted cosmetic colourant - the EU limits where on the body each may be used.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine — mild surfactant - a recognised contact allergen, mostly through manufacturing impurities.
Propylene Glycol — humectant/solvent - occasional skin irritant at higher concentration.
CI 45100 — permitted cosmetic colourant - the EU limits where on the body each may be used.
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 →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 →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 →Synthetic Cosmetic Colourants (CI)
These Colour Index (CI) numbers are colourants on the EU list of permitted cosmetic colours, each with conditions on where it may be used (for example, some are allowed only in products that do not stay in contact with mucous membranes). A listed colour in a product used as directed is not a finding of harm; the colour serves only to colour the product, and this is information for anyone who prefers to avoid synthetic dyes.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex IV (permitted colourants); SCCS opinions on colourants
Synthetic Cosmetic Colourants (CI): 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 Benzophenone-4, classified by IARC as Group 2B, 'possibly carcinogenic to humans'. This is a significant concern for consumer safety.
Contains Climbazole, an anti-dandruff antifungal whose concentration is restricted in EU cosmetics due to potential systemic exposure concerns. The label does not specify the concentration.
Contains Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, a primary surfactant known for its high-foaming and potential to be drying or irritating, especially for sensitive scalps.
Contains 'Fragrance' without specific disclosure of individual fragrance allergens, which is a common source of sensitization and allergic reactions for sensitive individuals.
Contains BHT, a synthetic antioxidant with endocrine-disruption concerns, though the SCCS has deemed it safe within specified limits for cosmetic use.
Several ethoxylated ingredients (Laureth-5, PEG 45 M, Laureth-4, PEG-55 Stearate, Trideceth-12, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Laureth-23, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide) may carry trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a manufacturing impurity classified by IARC as Group 2B. The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic safe.
Combined Effects interactions
Cocamidopropyl Betaine can help mitigate the harshness of Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, but the primary surfactant remains a potential irritant.
The combination of undisclosed 'Fragrance' and Rosemary Oil (which contains natural fragrance allergens) increases the overall potential for allergic reactions in sensitive 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 'Superfoods' is a marketing term and its definition or criteria for inclusion are not provided on the label, making it unverifiable.
The claim of '3X Hairfall Reduction After First Use' is a performance claim that requires external testing or clinical data, which is not provided on the label.
Rosemary Oil is listed in the ingredients.
Ginseng Extract is listed in the ingredients.
Biotin 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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Amodimethicone
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Acrylates Copolymer
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Dimethicone
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Carbomer
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Rosemary Oil
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Biotin
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Ginseng Extract
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Sodium Benzoate
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Polyquaternium-73
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Maltosyl Glucoside
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Benzophenone-4
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Potassium Sorbate
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Citric Acid
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Laureth-5
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Cetrimonium Chloride
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Climbazole
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Sodium Hydroxide
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PEG 45 M
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Laureth-4
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PEG-55 Stearate
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Trideceth-12
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Mica
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BHT
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Titanium Dioxide
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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
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PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
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Laureth-23
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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 45100 synthetic colour
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CI 42090 synthetic colour
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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.
Present in trace amounts
Listed near the end of the ingredient list, so present in small quantities — not counted as a headline benefit.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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What are the ingredients in Anti Hairfall Shampoo?
The label of Anti Hairfall Shampoo lists 39 ingredients, in label order: Demineralized Water, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Dimethiconol, Propylene Glycol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Amodimethicone, Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethicone, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Carbomer, Rosemary Oil, Biotin, Ginseng Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-73, Maltosyl Glucoside, Benzophenone-4, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Laureth-5, Cetrimonium Chloride, Climbazole, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG 45 M, Laureth-4, PEG-55 Stearate, Trideceth-12, Mica, BHT, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Laureth-23, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, CI 45100, CI 42090. Flagged by the analysis: Climbazole, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, Benzophenone-4, BHT, Fragrance and 7 more.
Is Anti Hairfall Shampoo safe to use?
Anti Hairfall Shampoo scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This shampoo uses a strong cleansing agent that can be drying for some users. A UV filter in the formula is classified by IARC as a possible carcinogen, and another ingredient has endocrine-disruption concerns. These factors suggest caution for many users.
Why does Anti Hairfall Shampoo score 3.9/10?
Flagged in the score: The primary surfactant, Sodium C14-C16 Olefin Sulfonate, may be too harsh for individuals with sensitive scalps or dry hair. The presence of Benzophenone-4, an IARC Group 2B classified substance, raises significant safety concerns. Undisclosed 'Fragrance' can be a source of allergens for sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid Anti Hairfall Shampoo?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive scalp or dry hair; Fragrance allergy or contact dermatitis; Avoiding IARC Group 2B classified substances; Avoiding endocrine-disrupting chemicals; Avoiding restricted cosmetic ingredients.
Does Anti Hairfall Shampoo contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists a fragrant botanical (Rosemary Oil) that can naturally contain fragrance allergens. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Anti Hairfall 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 Anti Hairfall Shampoo pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 7 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "with Superfoods" — can't be verified from the label. "3X Hairfall Reduction After First Use" — 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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