Neem
Azadirachta indica
Classical antimicrobial scalp herb.
NutraHerbal Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
200 ml, sulphate-free with neem, tea tree and ketoconazole-free actives
A sulphate-free anti-dandruff shampoo on neem and tea tree, a specific complaint with specific search demand.
- Minimum order
- 500 bottles per SKU
- Lead time
- 14–20 working days after artwork and advance confirmation
- Shelf life
- 24 months from manufacture
Why this product
Where NutraHerbal Anti-Dandruff Shampoo sits in the market
Dandruff is a defined, visible and embarrassing complaint, which makes it one of the easier personal-care categories to target. Going sulphate-free and using herbal actives positions you against the medicated shampoos customers use reluctantly, and gives a reason to switch that is easy to state.
Key ingredients
What it is built on
Tea tree oil
Melaleuca alternifolia
Widely recognised scalp active.
Zinc pyrithione
Cosmetic active
The established anti-dandruff cosmetic agent.
Aloe vera
Aloe barbadensis
Soothes a shampoo that could otherwise be drying.
Benefits for your brand
What this SKU does for the business
Written for a brand owner deciding what to manufacture, not as consumer marketing copy, and without health claims we cannot stand behind.
01
A defined complaint with defined search
Dandruff customers search for dandruff. Intent is clear, the audience is large, and you do not have to create demand.
02
Sulphate-free is the switching argument
Medicated dandruff shampoos are harsh and customers use them grudgingly. A gentle sulphate-free base is a specific, credible reason to change brands.
03
Zinc pyrithione does the actual work
Herbal actives alone rarely control dandruff well enough to satisfy a customer. Including a proven cosmetic agent means the product performs, which is what earns the repeat purchase.
04
Monsoon and winter peaks
Dandruff worsens in humidity and in dry cold, giving two predictable demand periods a year.
Composition
Per unit
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Zinc pyrithione | 1% w/w |
| Neem extract | 4% w/w |
| Tea tree oil | 1.5% w/w |
| Aloe vera & bhringraj extract | 6% w/w |
| Mild sulphate-free surfactant base | q.s. to 100% |
Composition is adjustable under our custom formulation route. Changes restart the stability and documentation clock, allow an extra three to four weeks.
Packaging
Available formats
↗200 ml bottle with flip cap
↗100 ml trial size
↗400 ml value pack
↗8 ml sachets for sampling and general trade
Label design, carton artwork and shipper cartons are available as a service. See packaging development.
Market research
What the demand actually looks like
Our read of this category from manufacturing for it. Price bands and volumes are indicative planning ranges for your own costing, not audited market data, and not a quotation.
Demand & seasonality
Large and steady with monsoon and winter peaks.
Search & language
Large Hindi volume ("dandruff kaise hataye", "rusi ka ilaj") alongside strong English demand.
Who buys it
Adults 18–45, both sexes, often having tried and disliked a medicated shampoo already.
Indicative price band
Indicative retail positioning sits in the ₹250–₹600 band for 200 ml. Treat as a planning range.
Competitive picture
Dominated by large pharmaceutical and FMCG brands. The gentle, herbal, sulphate-free position is where a newcomer can win attention.
Channels that work
↗D2C
↗Marketplaces
↗Quick commerce
↗General trade
↗Salons
Questions we actually get
Before you place the order
Can we claim it treats dandruff?
Zinc pyrithione has established cosmetic anti-dandruff claims in most markets, so this label is more permissive than a purely herbal one. Seborrhoeic dermatitis, however, is a medical condition and off limits.
Why not go fully herbal?
Because herbal actives alone usually do not control dandruff well enough, and a product that does not work gets returned. Honest performance matters more than a purist label.
Are sachets worth it?
For general trade and sampling, yes. Shampoo sachets are a long-established format in India and they get a new brand onto shelves that would not take a bottle.
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NutraHerbal Bhringraj Hair Oil
200 ml, cold-processed herbal oil in sesame base
Classical bhringraj hair oil in a sesame base, the highest-attach companion product in this entire catalogue.
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NutraHerbal manufactures food supplements, Ayurvedic proprietary medicines and cosmetics for business customers. Product information on this site describes composition, format and commercial positioning for brand owners. It is not medical advice, does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and is not a substitute for consulting a qualified practitioner. Final label claims are the brand owner's responsibility and must be approved for the destination market.