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Shampoo’s Origin is ‘Champi’, Popularised by Bihar-born Sheikh Deen Mohammad

Summary by Clarion India
Historical accounts trace the term shampoo to Indian practices of oil massage, influencing European grooming habits during the 18th century  NEW DELHI — The everyday product known today as shampoo has a history that many believe is closely connected to Indian traditions, particularly the practice of “champi”, meaning head massage with oil. Linguistic and historical accounts suggest that the word shampoo is derived from the Hindi-Urdu term “champ…
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Clarion India broke the news on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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