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This 'Onion' shampoo offers gentle cleansing and conditioning, but its core claims for hair growth and hair fall control are not supported by the visible ingredient list or finished product evidence, making it a high claim risk.
₹349 • Analysed 23 July 2026
This shampoo is positioned for the common Indian concern of hair fall, leveraging the traditional ingredient 'Onion'. While the price point is accessible, the absence of 'Onion' (Allium Cepa) or 'Black Seed Oil' (Nigella Sativa Seed Oil) in the provided INCI list, despite being the hero ingredient in the product name and claims, is a significant transparency issue for Indian consumers who often seek specific natural ingredients. The 'promotes hair growth' claim, without robust clinical evidence, could attract scrutiny under CDSCO guidelines if interpreted as a therapeutic claim.
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Claims rely on the general benefits of Onion Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa Seed Oil) as an ingredient, not finished product testing. The provided INCI does not list Allium Cepa (Onion) or Nigella Sativa Seed Oil. Therefore, the presence of the hero active is unverified from the provided INCI.
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support this specific claim for this shampoo. Hair fall reduction from a rinse-off product is a high ambition.
General ingredient research suggests some oils and conditioning agents can improve hair strength, but no finished product evidence is publicly visible for this shampoo.
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support this claim. Promoting hair growth from a rinse-off shampoo is a very ambitious claim.
The formula contains conditioning agents (Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-73, Cetrimonium Chloride) and Sweet Almond Oil, which are known to contribute to hair softness and shine. This claim is well-supported by formula logic.
The provided INCI list does not contain common sulphates (e.g., Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate) or parabens (e.g., Methylparaben, Propylparaben). This claim is supported by the ingredient list.
This is an emotional claim. While the product is sulphate and paraben-free, 'harsh chemicals' is subjective and not scientifically defined. No specific evidence is provided to define or support this claim.
The brand states 'Dermatologically Tested' but does not provide details of the testing (methodology, sample size, results). This indicates finished product testing was done, but transparency is limited.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against INCIDecoder.
Screened against the ingredient database (12 of 17 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
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Uses milder (non-sulphate) surfactants.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
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 |
|---|
Purified Water |
Cocamidopropyl Betaine |
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside |
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate |
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate |
Polyquaternium-7 |
Polyquaternium-10 |
Polyquaternium-73 |
Cetrimonium Chloride |
Betaine Anhydrous |
Sodium PCA |
Sweet Almond Oil |
Phenoxyethanol |
Sodium Benzoate |
Potassium Sorbate |
Sodium Gluconate |
Fragrance |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
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
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 review.
“Promotes Hair Growth”
While 'promotes hair growth' is often used cosmetically, without specific drug actives or robust clinical evidence, it borders on a therapeutic claim for a medical condition (hair loss) which typically requires drug licensing in India.
Claims rely on the general benefits of Onion Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa Seed Oil) as an ingredient, not finished product testing. The provided INCI does not list Allium Cepa (Onion) or Nigella Sativa Seed Oil. Therefore, the presence of the hero active is unverified from the provided INCI.
Mentioned only
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support this specific claim for this shampoo. Hair fall reduction from a rinse-off product is a high ambition.
Missing
General ingredient research suggests some oils and conditioning agents can improve hair strength, but no finished product evidence is publicly visible for this shampoo.
Mentioned only
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support this claim. Promoting hair growth from a rinse-off shampoo is a very ambitious claim.
Missing
The formula contains conditioning agents (Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-73, Cetrimonium Chloride) and Sweet Almond Oil, which are known to contribute to hair softness and shine. This claim is well-supported by formula logic.
Mentioned only
The provided INCI list does not contain common sulphates (e.g., Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate) or parabens (e.g., Methylparaben, Propylparaben). This claim is supported by the ingredient list.
Evidence visible
This is an emotional claim. While the product is sulphate and paraben-free, 'harsh chemicals' is subjective and not scientifically defined. No specific evidence is provided to define or support this claim.
Missing
The brand states 'Dermatologically Tested' but does not provide details of the testing (methodology, sample size, results). This indicates finished product testing was done, but transparency is limited.
Evidence visible
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
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No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Uses milder (non-sulphate) surfactants.
Brand claims dermatologist testing (claim stated; underlying report not seen).
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.
General ingredient research suggests some oils and conditioning agents can improve hair strength, but no finished product evidence is publicly visible for this shampoo.
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support this claim. Promoting hair growth from a rinse-off shampoo is a very ambitious claim.
The formula contains conditioning agents (Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-73, Cetrimonium Chloride) and Sweet Almond Oil, which are known to contribute to hair softness and shine. This claim is well-supported by formula logic.
The provided INCI list does not contain common sulphates (e.g., Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate) or parabens (e.g., Methylparaben, Propylparaben). This claim is supported by the ingredient list.
This is an emotional claim. While the product is sulphate and paraben-free, 'harsh chemicals' is subjective and not scientifically defined. No specific evidence is provided to define or support this claim.
The brand states 'Dermatologically Tested' but does not provide details of the testing (methodology, sample size, results). This indicates finished product testing was done, but transparency is limited.
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
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 review.
Claims rely on the general benefits of Onion Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa Seed Oil) as an ingredient, not finished product testing. The provided INCI does not list Allium Cepa (Onion) or Nigella Sativa Seed Oil. Therefore, the presence of the hero active is unverified from the provided INCI.
Mentioned only
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support this specific claim for this shampoo. Hair fall reduction from a rinse-off product is a high ambition.
Missing
General ingredient research suggests some oils and conditioning agents can improve hair strength, but no finished product evidence is publicly visible for this shampoo.
Mentioned only
No finished product clinical studies or test reports are publicly visible to support this claim. Promoting hair growth from a rinse-off shampoo is a very ambitious claim.
Missing
The formula contains conditioning agents (Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-73, Cetrimonium Chloride) and Sweet Almond Oil, which are known to contribute to hair softness and shine. This claim is well-supported by formula logic.
Mentioned only
The provided INCI list does not contain common sulphates (e.g., Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate) or parabens (e.g., Methylparaben, Propylparaben). This claim is supported by the ingredient list.
Evidence visible
This is an emotional claim. While the product is sulphate and paraben-free, 'harsh chemicals' is subjective and not scientifically defined. No specific evidence is provided to define or support this claim.
Missing
The brand states 'Dermatologically Tested' but does not provide details of the testing (methodology, sample size, results). This indicates finished product testing was done, but transparency is limited.
Evidence visible
“Promotes Hair Growth”
While 'promotes hair growth' is often used cosmetically, without specific drug actives or robust clinical evidence, it borders on a therapeutic claim for a medical condition (hair loss) which typically requires drug licensing in India.
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
