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Onion + Collagen Anti-Hairfall Shampoo
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This shampoo offers a mild cleansing system with several gentle surfactants, making it suitable for most hair types. However, the presence of 'Fragrance' without specific disclosure of its components is a notable concern for individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies, as it may contain common contact allergens. While the formulation includes beneficial amino acids and conditioning agents, many of the advertised botanical extracts and specialty ingredients are listed in trace amounts, meaning their contribution to the product's efficacy is likely minimal. Overall, it's a generally well-formulated rinse-off product, but those with fragrance sensitivities should exercise caution.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Glycerin
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Mild cleansing shampoo with undisclosed fragrance, trace botanicals
This shampoo uses a blend of mild surfactants for gentle cleansing, which is good for most users. However, it contains 'Fragrance' without listing the specific scent chemicals, which is a common source of skin irritation and allergic reactions for sensitive individuals. Many of the beneficial-sounding plant extracts and amino acids are present in very small amounts, so their impact is likely limited.
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- Sensitivities. Sensitive skin, hormonal considerations, pregnancy.
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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.
Why the score is capped
Undisclosed fragrance (allergens not named)
Rule PC-CAP-06
What's good
Uses a blend of mild, gentle surfactants (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate) suitable for sensitive scalps.
Contains multiple conditioning agents (Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Methoxycinnamidopropyl Behendimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride) for improved hair manageability and feel.
Includes humectants like Glycerin and Sodium PCA for hydration.
Contains a range of amino acids (Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Threonine) which are beneficial for hair strength and health.
Includes D Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5) known for moisturizing and soothing properties.
Watch out for
The presence of 'Fragrance' without specific allergen disclosure is a transparency concern and a potential irritant for sensitive individuals.
Phenoxyethanol is present as a preservative, which carries a caution for very young children.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, despite being a mild surfactant, is a known contact allergen for some individuals.
Many of the botanical extracts and specialty ingredients (e.g., Red Onion Seed Oil Extract, Black Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, and several amino acids) are listed in trace amounts, suggesting their functional impact may be limited.
Benzoic Acid — preservative - can form benzene with vitamin C; in the Southampton colour/preservative mixtures.
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 →Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is the most widely used paraben-free preservative. The EU limits it to 1% in cosmetics (SCCS has confirmed this is safe for adults), and the French regulator ANSM advised in 2012 against leave-on products containing it for the nappy area of children under three and recommended a lower concentration for them. It can irritate sensitive skin.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex V (max 1.0%); SCCS opinion SCCS/1575/16; ANSM recommendation (2012)
Phenoxyethanol: 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 →Decode Label Analysis
Contains 'Fragrance' without specific disclosure of individual fragrance allergens. This is a common source of contact allergy and irritation for sensitive individuals. EU regulations require specific declaration of known fragrance allergens above certain thresholds.
Phenoxyethanol is a common preservative. French regulators advise caution for use in products intended for children under 3 years old, though it is generally considered safe for adults at concentrations up to 1%.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, while a mild surfactant, is a recognised contact allergen, primarily due to manufacturing impurities.
Combined Effects interactions
Both are ethoxylated ingredients that may carry a 1,4-dioxane residue, a possible 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.
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 claim 'NEW' is a temporal marketing statement that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or other static label information.
The claim 'anti-hairfall' is a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
The term 'ACTIVATED NATURALS' is a proprietary or marketing term that cannot be matched to a specific listed ingredient or verified from the ingredient list.
The claim 'Reduces Hairfall*' is a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
The claim 'Strengthens Roots*' is a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
The claim 'DERMATOLOGICALLY TESTED' is a testing claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
The claim 'All Hair Types' is a suitability claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
The ingredient list includes 'Red Onion Seed Oil Extract' and 'Hydrolyzed Collagen', confirming the presence of both onion and collagen.
The full ingredient list declares no sulphates (SLS / SLES), which is exactly what this claim says. The label supports it.
The full ingredient list declares no parabens, which is exactly what this claim says. The label supports it.
The full ingredient list declares no silicones, which is exactly what this claim says. The label supports it.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
51 entries as printed on the label · 50 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Purified Water
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine listed twice
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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
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Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
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Glycerin
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Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
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Glycol Distearate
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine listed twice
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Laureth-3
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Phenoxyethanol
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Benzoic Acid
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Caprylyl Glycine
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Undecylenoyl Glycine
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Cetrimonium Chloride
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Polyquaternium-10
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Cocamide Monoethanolamine
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Methoxycinnamidopropyl Behendimonium Chloride
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Polyquaternium-7
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Sodium PCA
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Fragrance undisclosed fragrance
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Betaine
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PEG 150 Distearate
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Sodium Gluconate
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D Panthenol
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Red Onion Seed Oil Extract
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Lysine
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Histidine
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Arginine
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Aspartic Acid
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Threonine
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Serine
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Glutamic Acid
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Proline
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Glycine
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Alanine
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Valine
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Methionine
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42.
Isoleucine
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Leucine
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Tyrosine
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45.
Phenylalanine
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46.
Cysteine
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Polyquaternium-73
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Black Seed Oil trace amount
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51.
Hydrolyzed Collagen
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.
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.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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What are the ingredients in Onion + Collagen Anti-Hairfall Shampoo?
The label of Onion + Collagen Anti-Hairfall Shampoo lists 50 ingredients, in label order: Purified Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Laureth-3, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Cocamide Monoethanolamine, Methoxycinnamidopropyl Behendimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium PCA, Fragrance, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Betaine, PEG 150 Distearate, Sodium Gluconate, D Panthenol, Red Onion Seed Oil Extract, Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Threonine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Glycine, Alanine, Valine, Methionine, and 10 more. Flagged by the analysis: Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Benzoic Acid.
Is Onion + Collagen Anti-Hairfall Shampoo safe to use?
Onion + Collagen Anti-Hairfall Shampoo scores 7.1/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This shampoo uses a blend of mild surfactants for gentle cleansing, which is good for most users. However, it contains 'Fragrance' without listing the specific scent chemicals, which is a common source of skin irritation and allergic reactions for sensitive individuals. Many of the beneficial-sounding plant extracts and amino acids are present in very small amounts, so their impact is likely limited.
Why does Onion + Collagen Anti-Hairfall Shampoo score 7.1/10?
Flagged in the score: The presence of 'Fragrance' without specific allergen disclosure is a transparency concern and a potential irritant for sensitive individuals. Phenoxyethanol is present as a preservative, which carries a caution for very young children. Cocamidopropyl Betaine, despite being a mild surfactant, is a known contact allergen for some individuals.
Who should avoid Onion + Collagen Anti-Hairfall Shampoo?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or fragrance allergies; Avoiding undisclosed fragrance blends; Contact dermatitis.
Does Onion + Collagen 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 Onion + Collagen Anti-Hairfall Shampoo pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 11 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "NEW" — can't be verified from the label. "anti-hairfall shampoo" — can't be verified from the label. "ACTIVATED NATURALS" — can't be verified from the label.
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