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Folkleen Moisturising Shampoo offers a gentle, sulfate-free cleanse with good conditioning, but consumers should temper expectations for 'repair' claims and be aware of potential sensitizers, while disregarding misleading therapeutic claims from third-party sites.
₹213 • Analysed 22 October 2026
This Folkleen Moisturising Shampoo is positioned as a gentle, sulfate- and paraben-free option, which aligns well with growing consumer demand in India for milder hair care. The inclusion of humectants and natural oils like Jojoba and Almond is beneficial for managing dryness and frizz, common concerns in India's varied climate. Priced competitively in the Rs.213-320 range for 100ml, it sits in the accessible segment. While the brand's own claims appear compliant with ASCI, a third-party health information site (Medwiki) makes concerning drug-like claims ('treat and prevent acne, warts, psoriasis') for this cosmetic product, which is a significant regulatory overreach by the third party, not the brand itself.
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INCI list does not contain parabens or sulphates (SLS/SLES). Cruelty-free claim is a brand ethical stance, not verifiable by INCI.
Formula contains multiple humectants (Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Panthenol) and emollients (Jojoba Oil, Almond Oil, Dimethicone, Lauryl Ceramide) that support moisturising properties.
Ingredients like Hydrolyzed Keratin, D-Panthenol, Glycerin, Jojoba Seed Oil, and Almond Oil are known for hydration and nourishment. However, no finished product testing is publicly visible to confirm 'deep' hydration.
Formulated with mild surfactants like Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, and Decyl Glucoside, which are known to be gentler than harsh sulfates. The presence of emollients also supports this claim.
Hydrolyzed Keratin is present, which can temporarily strengthen hair by filling in gaps. However, 'repairs' is a strong claim for a rinse-off product, and no finished product evidence is visible to support structural repair.
Conditioning agents (Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Dimethicone) and emollients (oils) can improve hair smoothness and light reflection, contributing to shine. No finished product evidence is visible.
Conditioning polymers like Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, and Dimethicone are effective detangling and conditioning agents, supporting this claim.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is known for soothing properties. Mild surfactants also contribute to less scalp irritation. No specific finished product testing for soothing is visible.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against the label.
Brand describes ingredient origin in its claims.
Screened against the ingredient database (16 of 27 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
Fragranced, but individual allergens are hidden behind 'Parfum' rather than declared.
MI - a known contact sensitiser; EU bans it in leave-on products.
Uses milder (non-sulphate) surfactants.
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Sustainability & Ethics
Brand makes a cruelty-free / PETA claim.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
| Ingredient |
|---|
AQUA |
SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE |
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE |
DECYL GLUCOSIDE |
COCOMONOETHANOLAMIDE |
POLYQUATERNIUM-7 |
HYDROLYZED KERATIN |
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOSTEARATE |
PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
SORBITOL |
D PANTHENOL |
GLYCERINE |
CITRIC ACID |
PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE |
FRAGRANCE |
PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE |
POLYQUATERNIUM-10 |
DIMETHICONE |
POLYSORBATE 80 |
DISODIUM EDTA |
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE |
SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT |
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL |
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (ALMOND) OIL |
LAURYL CERAMIDE |
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
Methylisothiazolinone is restricted in rinse-off products to 0.0015% (15 ppm). Its presence is noted as a potential sensitizer for some individuals.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified. INCI disclosure is present, though fragmented.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance assessment.
INCI list does not contain parabens or sulphates (SLS/SLES). Cruelty-free claim is a brand ethical stance, not verifiable by INCI.
Evidence visible
Formula contains multiple humectants (Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Panthenol) and emollients (Jojoba Oil, Almond Oil, Dimethicone, Lauryl Ceramide) that support moisturising properties.
Mentioned only
Ingredients like Hydrolyzed Keratin, D-Panthenol, Glycerin, Jojoba Seed Oil, and Almond Oil are known for hydration and nourishment. However, no finished product testing is publicly visible to confirm 'deep' hydration.
Mentioned only
Formulated with mild surfactants like Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, and Decyl Glucoside, which are known to be gentler than harsh sulfates. The presence of emollients also supports this claim.
Mentioned only
Hydrolyzed Keratin is present, which can temporarily strengthen hair by filling in gaps. However, 'repairs' is a strong claim for a rinse-off product, and no finished product evidence is visible to support structural repair.
Mentioned only
Conditioning agents (Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Dimethicone) and emollients (oils) can improve hair smoothness and light reflection, contributing to shine. No finished product evidence is visible.
Mentioned only
Conditioning polymers like Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, and Dimethicone are effective detangling and conditioning agents, supporting this claim.
Mentioned only
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is known for soothing properties. Mild surfactants also contribute to less scalp irritation. No specific finished product testing for soothing is visible.
Mentioned only
Almond Oil is claimed to reduce breakage and split ends. Hydrolyzed Keratin can temporarily improve hair strength. However, 'reduces' is a performance claim, and no finished product evidence is visible.
Mentioned only
The mild surfactant system and conditioning ingredients make it generally suitable for various hair types. Absence of harsh sulfates is beneficial for color-treated hair.
Mentioned only
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
This analysis evaluates brand claims against visible evidence and formula logic. It does not replace a full ingredient safety analysis or a clinical product test. Results vary by individual, and the consumer should always read the full ingredient list and follow usage guidance.
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