Formula · 2.7

Brand · 3.4

911 Экстренная помощь · capsicum extract · Russia

911 Red Pepper Growth Shampoo

911 Red Pepper Growth Shampoo
2.7

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.1No proven effect when applied: capsicum extract, burdock root extract
  • Completeness for the purpose0.2For “hair shedding (topical)” — 20 %; niacinamide (vitamin b3); could be added without conflict: niacinamide (vitamin b3); a narrow formula for one purpose
  • Cleansing base0.7Harsh surfactants: sodium laureth sulfate (SLES); mild surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, mild surfactants and emulsifiers; irritation potential of the base — 31 % of SLS; film: silicones
  • Tolerance0.2Rinse-off product; debatable groups: isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI) (skin test positive in 6 of 100 tested), isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI), fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)
  • adults
  • colour-treated hair
  • pregnancyno studies in pregnancy — discuss with a doctor
  • dry scalpmay dry
Free from:
  • alcohol (alcohol denat) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “denatured alcohol” group — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • mineral oils and petrolatum · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “petrolatum and mineral oils” group — purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • toning dyes · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “violet toning dyes” group — direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: Topical products against shedding work weakly: only minoxidil is proven (a medicine we do not score); among cosmetics rosemary oil has moderate data, caffeine weak. The cause of shedding is found by tests: iron, thyroid, vitamin D.
When:
  • when washing, rinsed off
on the scalp, no longer than 5 minutes; rinse off, keeping it out of the eyes
When to expect an effect: warmth and light tingling — within the first minutes; do not count on an effect on shedding; softer hair — right after the first use; do not count on an effect on shedding
What is normal: moderate burning in the first minutes is the expected action of pepper; the oil rinses off with difficulty: fine hair can feel greasy afterwards

Ingredients — 21 component · 2 work

What works: 2 of 21 ingredients: capsicum extract, burdock root extract. Topical products against shedding work weakly: only minoxidil is proven (a medicine we do not score); among cosmetics rosemary oil has moderate data, caffeine weak. The cause of shedding is found by tests: iron, thyroid, vitamin D.

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: no proven effect when applied: capsicum extract, burdock root extract; completeness for the purpose: for “hair shedding” — 20 %; cleansing base: harsh surfactants: sodium laureth sulfate; tolerance: rinse-off product

Questions: sodium laureth sulfate (SLES): sodium laureth sulfate — the main cleansing surfactant; can dry a sensitive scalp — the reason people look for «sulfate-free»; unrestricted in rinse-off products; isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI): methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy; fragrance and its allergens: fragrance

  • Aqua base: coating, fillers · water — the solvent and base; listed first because there is more of it than anything else; in supplements — part of the capsule shell
  • Arctium Lappa Root Extract works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: burdock root extract
  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate questions · the main cleansing surfactant; can dry a sensitive scalp — the reason people look for «sulfate-free»; unrestricted in rinse-off products
  • Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate base: coating, fillers · a mild anionic surfactant: it foams almost like the sulfates but is tolerated far better. Common in baby products.
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine base: coating, fillers · a mild amphoteric surfactant: it builds dense foam and softens the harsh sulfates next to it. It occasionally causes contact allergy, and the culprit is a manufacturing impurity rather than the ingredient itself.
  • Coco Glucoside base: coating, fillers · a sugar surfactant made from coconut oil and glucose: it cleanses gently with modest foam. A common base for baby and sulfate-free shampoos.
  • Glyceryl Oleate base: coating, fillers · fills the gaps between skin flakes, so the surface feels smooth
  • Laureth-3 base: coating, fillers · cleanse and bind water with oils; milder than the sulfate ones
  • Polyquaternium-7 base: coating, fillers · a conditioning polymer: it removes static, makes combing easier and softens the foam.
  • Cocamide MEA base: coating, fillers · a thickener and foam booster from coconut oil: it barely cleanses on its own, it makes the foam denser.
  • PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate base: coating, fillers · cleanse and bind water with oils; milder than the sulfate ones
  • PEG-12 Dimethicone base: coating, fillers · form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • Glycol Distearate base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • Laureth-10 base: coating, fillers · cleanse and bind water with oils; milder than the sulfate ones
  • Carbomer base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Capsicum Annuum Extract works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: capsicum fruit extract
  • EDTA base: coating, fillers · binds traces of metal from water that would spoil the product
  • Citric Acid base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • Retinyl Palmitate base: coating, fillers · softens the skin and helps it hold water — the most common role in creams
  • Methylchloroisothiazolinone questions · preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • Methylisothiazolinone questions · preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • Parfum questions · the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works

911 Red Pepper Growth Shampoo is a product whose active ingredient is capsicum extract + burdock root extract. The concentration is not declared and the active sits after the 1 % line — more for the label than for the effect. There is no evidence of effect: capsicum extract, burdock root extract. The formula has 21 ingredients, 2 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: Sodium Laureth Sulfate (the main cleansing surfactant; can dry a sensitive scalp — the reason people look for «sulfate-free»; unrestricted in rinse-off products); Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone (preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy); Parfum. Topical products against shedding work weakly: only minoxidil is proven (a medicine we do not score); among cosmetics rosemary oil has moderate data, caffeine weak. The cause of shedding is found by tests: iron, thyroid, vitamin D. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), formaldehyde releasers, parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, colour-treated hair. pregnancy, dry scalp — ask a doctor. sensitive scalp, atopic skin, Asteraceae allergy, prone to contact allergy, fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: on the scalp, no longer than 5 minutes; rinse off, keeping it out of the eyes. When to expect an effect: warmth and light tingling — within the first minutes; do not count on an effect on shedding. Label score — 2.7 out of 10 (no proven effect when applied: capsicum extract, burdock root extract; for “hair shedding (topical)” — 20 %; niacinamide (vitamin b3); could be added without conflict: niacinamide (vitamin b3); a narrow formula for one purpose; harsh surfactants: sodium laureth sulfate (sles); mild surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, mild surfactants and emulsifiers; irritation potential of the base — 31 % of sls; film: silicones; rinse-off product; debatable groups: isothiazolinone preservatives (mit/mci) (skin test positive in 6 of 100 tested), isothiazolinone preservatives (mit/mci), fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)). Per the pack: for external use, avoid contact with the eyes; do not use if you are intolerant to any component. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

Who it does not suit

  • sensitive scalppepper irritates the skin on purpose: on a sensitive scalp this causes burning and redness
  • atopic skinin atopic dermatitis irritant products increase itching and scratching
  • Asteraceae allergyburdock belongs to the Asteraceae family, like ragweed and mugwort: a cross-reaction is possible if you are allergic to those
  • prone to contact allergyone of the most frequent cosmetic allergens
  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: strong burning, persistent redness, swelling — rinse off and stop

Per the maker's leaflet: Per the pack: for external use, avoid contact with the eyes; do not use if you are intolerant to any component. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

Is this product right for your hair?

The score describes the formula, not your hair: a sulfate shampoo suits an oily scalp and fails a dry, sensitive one. Tell us about your hair, scalp and the problem — shedding, dandruff, oiliness, dryness — and we will build a routine and say whether this product suits you.

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