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Dabur Vatika Bio Infused Damage Therapy Shampoo 98% Damage Repair
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Reviewed 9 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This shampoo offers effective cleansing with a blend of mild and stronger surfactants, but its formulation includes several declared fragrance allergens and an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, making it less suitable for individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. The presence of Sodium Laureth Sulfate, while effective, carries a potential for irritation and a trace impurity concern. While it contains beneficial ingredients like Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil and Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, these are listed lower in the ingredient order, suggesting they are not the primary drivers of the product's performance.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Dimethiconol
- Glycerin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Bacillus/Rice (Black rice) ferment filtrate
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Contains undisclosed fragrance and multiple declared allergens; primary surfactant may irritate
This shampoo contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend and several individually declared fragrance allergens, which are common triggers for skin sensitivity and allergic reactions. Its primary cleansing agent, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, can be irritating for sensitive skin and may contain trace levels of 1,4-dioxane (a manufacturing by-product that IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic, Group 2B); the ingredient list cannot show whether this product contains any. While it includes some beneficial oils and proteins, these are present in smaller amounts.
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 CI 19140 — 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
Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
Rule PC-CAP-05
"Natural" claim not supported by the listed ingredients
Rule PC-CAP-04
High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
Rule PC-CAP-03
What's good
Contains Glycerin, a good humectant for hydration.
Includes mild co-surfactant Cocamidopropyl Betaine to balance cleansing.
Contains beneficial ingredients like Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil and Hydrolyzed Rice Protein for conditioning, though in smaller amounts.
Includes pH adjusters like Lactic Acid and Citric Acid for hair health.
Watch out for
Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend can be problematic for sensitive individuals.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate may cause irritation for sensitive skin and scalp.
Multiple declared fragrance allergens increase the risk of sensitization for allergic individuals.
TEA Dodecylbenzenesulfonate can be a skin irritant.
CI 19140 — 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.
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 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 →Decode Label Analysis
Contains 'Fragrance' (undisclosed blend), a common source of allergens and sensitizers, which reduces transparency regarding potential irritants.
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate, a primary surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin. Ethoxylated ingredients like SLES may carry trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); the ingredient list cannot show whether this product contains any (EU SCCS considers ≤10 ppm safe).
Contains multiple declared fragrance allergens (AMYL CINNAMAL, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol) which are known to cause contact dermatitis and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Combined Effects interactions
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is often used to mitigate the irritation potential of stronger anionic surfactants like Sodium Laureth Sulfate, creating a milder cleansing system.
The combination of an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend with multiple individually declared fragrance allergens significantly increases the overall potential for allergic reactions and skin sensitization, especially for individuals with pre-existing sensitivities.
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 information to verify if the product was co-created with a dermatologist.
The label does not provide information to verify the 'damage therapy' claim.
Acacia senegal Gum Extract (Plant Collagen) is listed, but the label doesn't state the 2% concentration, so the strength can't be confirmed.
The label does not provide information to verify the '98% damage repair' claim.
This nutrient figure isn’t in our database for this product yet, so we can’t check the claim against the panel — it isn’t being called false, we just don’t have the numbers on file.
Argania spinosa (Moroccan Argan) Kernel oil is listed in the ingredients.
Bacillus/Rice (Black rice) ferment filtrate is listed in the ingredients.
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 Sulfate
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Dimethiconol
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TEA Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
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Laureth-23
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Glycerin
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Cocamide MEA
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Fragrance undisclosed fragrancePerfume
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Phenoxyethanol
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Triethylene Glycol
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Acrylates Copolymer
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Argania Spinosa Kernel OilArgania spinosa (Moroccan Argan) Kernel oil
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Bacillus/Rice (Black rice) ferment filtrate
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Lactic Acid
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Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
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Acacia Senegal Gum ExtractAcacia senegal Gum Extract (Plant Collagen)
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Benzophenone-4Benzophenone 4
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Citric Acid
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Disodium EDTA
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Caramel
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CI 19140 synthetic colour
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CI 16255 synthetic colour
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Amyl Cinnamal
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Cinnamyl Alcohol
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Limonene
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Linalool
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.
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
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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What are the ingredients in Dabur Vatika Bio Infused Damage Therapy Shampoo 98% Damage Repair?
The label of Dabur Vatika Bio Infused Damage Therapy Shampoo 98% Damage Repair lists 30 ingredients, in label order: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dimethiconol, TEA Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Laureth-23, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide MEA, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Bacillus/Rice (Black rice) ferment filtrate, Benzyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Caramel, CI 19140, CI 16255, AMYL CINNAMAL, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool. Flagged by the analysis: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, TEA Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, CI 19140, Disodium EDTA.
Is Dabur Vatika Bio Infused Damage Therapy Shampoo 98% Damage Repair safe to use?
Dabur Vatika Bio Infused Damage Therapy Shampoo 98% Damage Repair scores 5.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This shampoo contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend and several individually declared fragrance allergens, which are common triggers for skin sensitivity and allergic reactions. Its primary cleansing agent, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, can be irritating for sensitive skin and may contain trace levels of 1,4-dioxane (a manufacturing by-product that IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic, Group 2B); the ingredient list cannot show whether this product contains any. While it includes some beneficial oils and proteins, these are present in smaller amounts.
Why does Dabur Vatika Bio Infused Damage Therapy Shampoo 98% Damage Repair score 5.0/10?
Flagged in the score: Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend can be problematic for sensitive individuals. Sodium Laureth Sulfate may cause irritation for sensitive skin and scalp. Multiple declared fragrance allergens increase the risk of sensitization for allergic individuals.
Who should avoid Dabur Vatika Bio Infused Damage Therapy Shampoo 98% Damage Repair?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or fragrance allergies; Avoiding undisclosed fragrance ingredients; Concerned about potential irritants like SLES.
Does Dabur Vatika Bio Infused Damage Therapy Shampoo 98% Damage Repair contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 4 fragrance allergens: AMYL CINNAMAL, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Limonene and Linalool. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Dabur Vatika Bio Infused Damage Therapy Shampoo 98% Damage Repair 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 (AMYL CINNAMAL, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Limonene and Linalool). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Dabur Vatika Bio Infused Damage Therapy Shampoo 98% Damage Repair pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 7 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Co Created with Dermatologist" — can't be verified from the label. "DAMAGE THERAPY" — can't be verified from the label. "2% Plant Collagen" — 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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