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This popular shampoo offers good value for daily cleansing and conditioning, but its 'hair fall defence' claims are more aspirational than evidence-backed for a rinse-off product.
₹822 • Analysed 14 September 2026
This Tresemme shampoo is a mass-market offering, competitively priced at Rs.0.82/ml for a 1L bottle, making it highly accessible for Indian consumers. While it makes ambitious claims like 'Hair Fall Defence' and 'prevents hair fall due to breakage,' these lack finished-product clinical evidence, which could attract ASCI scrutiny for the absolute language used. The formula, containing SLES and certain preservatives, is typical for its price point but may not suit very sensitive scalps in India's diverse climate.
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No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support 'hair fall defence' for this specific shampoo. Hair fall is a complex issue, and a rinse-off product's ability to 'defend' against it is limited.
Contains Hydrolyzed Keratin, an ingredient known to help strengthen hair. However, its concentration appears low (after preservatives). No finished product test data for this claim.
Hydrolyzed Keratin is present in the INCI list.
The formula contains conditioning agents like Dimethiconol and Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, which can help smooth hair and reduce frizz. 'Nourishes' is a broad term for a rinse-off product.
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support 'reduced hair fall' for this specific shampoo. Hair fall is a complex issue, and a rinse-off product's ability to 'reduce' it is limited.
Contains Hydrolyzed Keratin and conditioning agents like Dimethiconol. 'Nourishes' is broad for a rinse-off.
Standard for a general-purpose shampoo.
Contains Hydrolyzed Keratin, an ingredient known to help strengthen hair. However, its concentration appears low. No finished product test data for this claim.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against the label.
Screened against the ingredient database (18 of 28 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
Formaldehyde-releaser: dmdm hydantoin
Irritation & Allergen Risk
Declares 7 known allergen(s) (linalool, citronellol, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, cinnamal…). Reactive skin should note these.
MI - a known contact sensitiser; EU bans it in leave-on products. MCI - sensitiser, tightly restricted to rinse-off at low levels. Formaldehyde-releaser.
Built on a stronger sulphate surfactant (sodium laureth sulfate) - effective, but can feel stripping on sensitive skin or in hard water.
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.
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 |
|---|
Water |
Sodium Laureth Sulfate |
Dimethiconol |
Cocamidopropyl Betaine |
Sodium Chloride |
Perfume |
Carbomer |
TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate |
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride |
Mica |
Disodium EDTA |
Citric Acid |
DMDM Hydantoin |
Titanium Dioxide |
Sodium Benzoate |
Lysine HCl |
Hydrolyzed Keratin |
Arginine |
Magnesium Nitrate |
Methylchloroisothiazolinone |
Magnesium Chloride |
Methylisothiazolinone |
Benzyl Alcohol |
Benzyl Salicylate |
Citronellol |
Geraniol |
Hexyl Cinnamal |
Linalool |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
Contains DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone (restricted preservatives with concentration limits). Contains fragrance allergens (Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool) which must be declared if above certain thresholds.
Contains DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone (restricted preservatives). Fragrance allergens must be declared.
Contains DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone (on the hotlist with restrictions).
Contains DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone (restricted preservatives).
Contains restricted preservatives (DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone) and fragrance allergens.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
Contains restricted preservatives (DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone) and fragrance allergens.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
“prevents hair fall due to breakage”
This claim uses absolute language ('prevents') without publicly visible clinical proof, which may be considered non-compliant with ASCI guidelines.
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support 'hair fall defence' for this specific shampoo. Hair fall is a complex issue, and a rinse-off product's ability to 'defend' against it is limited.
Missing
Contains Hydrolyzed Keratin, an ingredient known to help strengthen hair. However, its concentration appears low (after preservatives). No finished product test data for this claim.
Mentioned only
Hydrolyzed Keratin is present in the INCI list.
Mentioned only
The formula contains conditioning agents like Dimethiconol and Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, which can help smooth hair and reduce frizz. 'Nourishes' is a broad term for a rinse-off product.
Mentioned only
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support 'reduced hair fall' for this specific shampoo. Hair fall is a complex issue, and a rinse-off product's ability to 'reduce' it is limited.
Missing
Contains Hydrolyzed Keratin and conditioning agents like Dimethiconol. 'Nourishes' is broad for a rinse-off.
Mentioned only
Standard for a general-purpose shampoo.
Missing
Contains Hydrolyzed Keratin, an ingredient known to help strengthen hair. However, its concentration appears low. No finished product test data for this claim.
Mentioned only
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support 'prevents hair fall due to breakage' for this specific shampoo. While it may reduce breakage by improving hair condition, 'prevents' is a strong claim for a rinse-off product.
Missing
Hydrolyzed Keratin is present in the INCI list.
Mentioned only
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
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Formaldehyde-releaser: dmdm hydantoin
Irritation & Allergen Risk
Declares 7 known allergen(s) (linalool, citronellol, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, cinnamal…). Reactive skin should note these.
MI - a known contact sensitiser; EU bans it in leave-on products. MCI - sensitiser, tightly restricted to rinse-off at low levels. Formaldehyde-releaser.
Built on a stronger sulphate surfactant (sodium laureth sulfate) - effective, but can feel stripping on sensitive skin or in hard water.
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.
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.
The formula contains conditioning agents like Dimethiconol and Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, which can help smooth hair and reduce frizz. 'Nourishes' is a broad term for a rinse-off product.
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support 'reduced hair fall' for this specific shampoo. Hair fall is a complex issue, and a rinse-off product's ability to 'reduce' it is limited.
Contains Hydrolyzed Keratin and conditioning agents like Dimethiconol. 'Nourishes' is broad for a rinse-off.
Standard for a general-purpose shampoo.
Contains Hydrolyzed Keratin, an ingredient known to help strengthen hair. However, its concentration appears low. No finished product test data for this claim.
Contains DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone (restricted preservatives with concentration limits). Contains fragrance allergens (Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool) which must be declared if above certain thresholds.
Contains DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone (restricted preservatives). Fragrance allergens must be declared.
Contains DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone (on the hotlist with restrictions).
Contains DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone (restricted preservatives).
Contains restricted preservatives (DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone) and fragrance allergens.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
Contains restricted preservatives (DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone) and fragrance allergens.
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified.
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support 'hair fall defence' for this specific shampoo. Hair fall is a complex issue, and a rinse-off product's ability to 'defend' against it is limited.
Missing
Contains Hydrolyzed Keratin, an ingredient known to help strengthen hair. However, its concentration appears low (after preservatives). No finished product test data for this claim.
Mentioned only
Hydrolyzed Keratin is present in the INCI list.
Mentioned only
The formula contains conditioning agents like Dimethiconol and Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, which can help smooth hair and reduce frizz. 'Nourishes' is a broad term for a rinse-off product.
Mentioned only
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support 'reduced hair fall' for this specific shampoo. Hair fall is a complex issue, and a rinse-off product's ability to 'reduce' it is limited.
Missing
Contains Hydrolyzed Keratin and conditioning agents like Dimethiconol. 'Nourishes' is broad for a rinse-off.
Mentioned only
Standard for a general-purpose shampoo.
Missing
Contains Hydrolyzed Keratin, an ingredient known to help strengthen hair. However, its concentration appears low. No finished product test data for this claim.
Mentioned only
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support 'prevents hair fall due to breakage' for this specific shampoo. While it may reduce breakage by improving hair condition, 'prevents' is a strong claim for a rinse-off product.
Missing
Hydrolyzed Keratin is present in the INCI list.
Mentioned only
“prevents hair fall due to breakage”
This claim uses absolute language ('prevents') without publicly visible clinical proof, which may be considered non-compliant with ASCI guidelines.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
