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Tresemmé

Bondplex Sleek Professional Shampoo

haircare
5.0 Moderate

Decode Label Safety Score

Ingredient safety · 55% 7.0/10
Processing · 15% 3.5/10
Marketing · 30% 7.6/10
How we got 5.0 Show
Weighted score 6.7/10
Capped — Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS) ≤ 5.0
Also flagged
High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
Final score 5.0/10 · Moderate

Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed

This shampoo contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a primary surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin, and also includes 'Fragrance' along with several declared fragrance allergens like Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, and Linalool. While these allergens are listed in trace amounts, they are still relevant for individuals with fragrance sensitivities or contact allergies. The formulation also uses silicones like Dimethiconol and Amodimethicone, which can lead to build-up over time, potentially weighing down hair or causing dullness for some users.

At a glance

From the declared label — not a lab test

Findings to weigh

Score limiter Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS) See which concerns held the score down. → Ingredient · worth noting Sodium Benzoate Preservative - can form benzene with vitamin C; in the Southampton colour/preservative mixtures → Ingredient · worth noting Sodium Laureth Sulfate Surfactant — can irritate sensitive skin; may carry a 1,4-dioxane impurity → Ingredient · worth noting Benzyl Salicylate Named fragrance allergen - the EU requires it to be declared separately →

What’s favorable

  • Glycerin
  • Hydrolyzed Keratin
  • Lysine HCl
  • Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
  • Cetrimonium Chloride
  • +2 more →

Contains irritating surfactant and multiple declared fragrance allergens

This shampoo features Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a common cleansing agent that can cause irritation for those with sensitive skin. It also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend and several individually declared fragrance allergens, which are a concern for people with fragrance allergies or contact dermatitis. While these allergens are present in small amounts, their cumulative presence warrants caution for sensitive individuals.

Okay for: Adults without known sensitivities

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Concern breakdown What drives the score, concern by concern · score out of 10, higher = fewer concerns
Key risks: Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS) Sodium Benzoate Sodium Laureth Sulfate Benzyl Salicylate PEG-45M +2 more

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.

Fragrance & Allergen Load Significant concern · 3.0/10
Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk Moderate concern · 4.0/10
Harsh Surfactants & Irritants Minor concern · 6.0/10
Preservative Safety Minor concern · 7.0/10
Irritant & Sensitising Actives No concern identified · 8.0/10
Endocrine-Active Ingredients No concern identified · 8.0/10
Label Transparency No concern identified · 8.0/10

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

Contains conditioning agents like Hydrolyzed Keratin, Lysine HCl, and Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Includes humectants such as Glycerin and Trehalose for moisture retention

Contains Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil for hair conditioning

Watch out for

Presence of Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a known irritant for sensitive skin

Undisclosed 'Fragrance' and multiple declared fragrance allergens (Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool) which are common sensitizers

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a recognized contact allergen

Silicones (Dimethiconol, Amodimethicone) may lead to hair build-up over time

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative with potential for benzene formation with vitamin C

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.

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 →

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

Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a primary surfactant that can irritate sensitive skin. It may also carry a 1,4-dioxane impurity, which is classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic safe, and vacuum-stripping during manufacture reduces its presence.

The product contains 'Fragrance' (an undisclosed mix) and multiple declared fragrance allergens (Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool). These are common sensitizers and can cause reactions in individuals with fragrance allergies or sensitive skin.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine, while a mild surfactant, is a recognized contact allergen, primarily due to manufacturing impurities.

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative that can form benzene in the presence of vitamin C, and is listed in the Southampton colour/preservative mixtures.

PEG-45M and other ethoxylated ingredients (Trideceth-10, Trideceth-12) may carry manufacturing impurities, though quality control aims to minimize these.

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.

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"Bond Complex 4%" Can't verify

The ingredient list includes hydrolyzed keratin and lysine HCl, which could be part of a 'Bond Complex', but the label does not state the 4% concentration, so the strength cannot be confirmed.

HYDROLYZED KERATIN LYSINE HCL
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"Restores up to 85% hair strength" Can't verify

This is a performance claim that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.

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"Professional Shampoo" Can't verify

The term 'Professional Shampoo' is a product designation that cannot be verified from the 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.

34 entries as printed on the label · 33 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).

  • 1.
    Water
    WATER
  • 2.
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate listed twice
    SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
  • 3.
    Dimethiconol
    DIMETHICONOL
  • 4.
    TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
    TEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
  • 5.
    Trideceth-10
    TRIDECETH 10
  • 6.
    Glycerin
    GLYCERIN
  • 7.
    Cocamidopropyl Betaine
    COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
  • 8.
    Sodium Chloride
    SODIUM CHLORIDE
  • 9.
    Hydrolyzed Keratin
    HYDROLYZED KERATIN
  • 10.
    Lysine HCl
    LYSINE HCL
  • 11.
    Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
    COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
  • 12.
    Fragrance undisclosed fragrance
    PERFUME
  • 13.
    Amodimethicone
    AMODIMETHICONE
  • 14.
    Trideceth-12
    TRIDECETH-12
  • 15.
    Cetrimonium Chloride
    CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
  • 16.
    Carbomer
    CARBOMER
  • 17.
    Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
    GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
  • 18.
    PEG-45M
  • 19.
    Glycol Distearate
    GLYCOL DISTEARATE
  • 20.
    Sodium Laureth Sulfate listed twice
    SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
  • 21.
    Cocamide MEA
    COCAMIDE MEA
  • 22.
    Mica
    MICA
  • 23.
    Titanium Dioxide
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE
  • 24.
    Gluconolactone
    GLUCONOLACTONE
  • 25.
    Trehalose
    TREHALOSE
  • 26.
    Sodium Sulfate
    SODIUM SULFATE
  • 27.
    Citric Acid
    CITRIC ACID
  • 28.
    Sodium Hydroxide
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE
  • 29.
    Disodium EDTA
    DISODIUM EDTA
  • 30.
    Sodium Benzoate
    SODIUM BENZOATE
  • 31.
    Benzyl Salicylate
    BENZYL SALICYLATE
  • 32.
    Hexyl Cinnamal
    HEXYL CINNAMAL
  • 33.
    Limonene
    LIMONENE
  • 34.
    Linalool
    LINALOOL

Listed twice: an ingredient appears more than once in the same part of the list. This may indicate two separate ingredient blends in the formulation, or a duplication in how the label was recorded.

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 Bondplex Sleek Professional Shampoo?

The label of Bondplex Sleek Professional Shampoo lists 33 ingredients, in label order: Water, Dimethiconol, TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Trideceth-10, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Lysine HCl, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Fragrance, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Carbomer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-45M, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide MEA, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Gluconolactone, Trehalose, Sodium Sulfate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool. Flagged by the analysis: Fragrance, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-45M, Disodium EDTA.

Is Bondplex Sleek Professional Shampoo safe to use?

Bondplex Sleek Professional Shampoo scores 5.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This shampoo features Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a common cleansing agent that can cause irritation for those with sensitive skin. It also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend and several individually declared fragrance allergens, which are a concern for people with fragrance allergies or contact dermatitis. While these allergens are present in small amounts, their cumulative presence warrants caution for sensitive individuals.

Why does Bondplex Sleek Professional Shampoo score 5.0/10?

Flagged in the score: Presence of Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a known irritant for sensitive skin. Undisclosed 'Fragrance' and multiple declared fragrance allergens (Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool) which are common sensitizers. Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a recognized contact allergen.

Who should avoid Bondplex Sleek Professional Shampoo?

The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin; Fragrance allergy; Contact dermatitis; Avoiding sulfates; Prone to silicone build-up.

Does Bondplex Sleek Professional Shampoo contain allergens?

Yes — the label lists 4 fragrance allergens: Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene and Linalool. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.

Does Bondplex Sleek Professional 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 (Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene and Linalool). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.

Are the claims on the Bondplex Sleek Professional Shampoo pack accurate?

Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Bond Complex 4%" — can't be verified from the label. "Restores up to 85% hair strength" — can't be verified from the label. "Professional 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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