Formula · 3.7

Brand · 4.3

Рецепты бабушки Агафьи · burdock root extract + sea buckthorn · Russia

Agafia Special Growth-Activating Shampoo

Agafia Special Growth-Activating Shampoo
3.7

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.3No proven effect when applied: burdock root extract
  • Completeness for the purpose0.2For “hair shedding (topical)” — 20 %; niacinamide (vitamin b3); could be added without conflict: niacinamide (vitamin b3); a broad formula across 3 purposes
  • Cleansing base0.4Harsh surfactants: sodium coco-sulfate; mild surfactants: coco-glucoside; irritation potential of the base — 61 % of SLS
  • Tolerance0.9Rinse-off product; debatable groups: benzyl alcohol, fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • colour-treated hairwashes colour out faster
  • dry skinmay dry
  • acne-proneFulton comedogenicity not measured — try with care
  • sensitive skinirritation possible
  • atopic skinfragrance is a common trigger
  • 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
  • isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI)” group — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — 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.
  • silicones · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “silicones” group — form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • 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 and along the length 30–60 minutes before washing
When to expect an effect: softer hair — right after the first use; do not count on an effect on shedding; softness — days; healing, spots — no reliable timeline
What is normal: the oil rinses off with difficulty: fine hair can feel greasy afterwards; an orange tint on fair skin and pillowcases

Ingredients — 17 components · 2 work

What works: 2 of 17 ingredients: burdock root extract, sea buckthorn oil. 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.

Strengths: tolerance

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

Questions: sodium coco-sulfate — a sulfate from coconut oil: by composition it is mostly the same lauryl sulfate, so a natural origin does not make it milder. Common in solid shampoos.; fragrance and its allergens: fragrance — 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; benzyl alcohol

  • 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
  • Sodium Coco-Sulfate questions · a sulfate from coconut oil: by composition it is mostly the same lauryl sulfate, so a natural origin does not make it milder. Common in solid shampoos.
  • Pinus Pumila Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • 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
  • Sorbitan Caprylate base: coating, fillers · protect the product from bacteria and mould; used within the EU-permitted concentrations
  • Potentilla Supina Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Arctium Lappa Root Extract works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: burdock root extract
  • Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: fruit pulp oil (orange, palmitoleic acid)
  • Hypericum Perforatum Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Oil base: coating, fillers · the plant base: emollient oils, waxes and care extracts
  • 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
  • Benzoic Acid base: coating, fillers · protect the product from bacteria and mould; used within the EU-permitted concentrations
  • Sorbic Acid base: coating, fillers · stops bacteria and mould growing in the jar
  • Benzyl Alcohol questions · a preservative and solvent permitted in the EU up to 1 %. It is also on the list of 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared separately, which matters to people allergic to fragrance.
  • Citric Acid base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • Caramel base: coating, fillers · give the product its colour; do not affect how it works

Agafia Special Growth-Activating Shampoo is a product whose active ingredient is burdock root extract + sea buckthorn oil. The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. There is no evidence of effect: burdock root extract. There is little evidence of effect: sea buckthorn oil. The formula has 17 ingredients, 2 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: Sodium Coco-Sulfate (a sulfate from coconut oil: by composition it is mostly the same lauryl sulfate, so a natural origin does not make it milder. Common in solid shampoos.); Parfum (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); Benzyl Alcohol. 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, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy. colour-treated hair, dry skin, acne-prone, sensitive skin, atopic skin, dry scalp — ask a doctor. Asteraceae allergy, fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: on the scalp and along the length 30–60 minutes before washing. When to expect an effect: softer hair — right after the first use; do not count on an effect on shedding. Label score — 3.7 out of 10 (no proven effect when applied: burdock root extract; for “hair shedding (topical)” — 20 %; niacinamide (vitamin b3); could be added without conflict: niacinamide (vitamin b3); a broad formula across 3 purposes; harsh surfactants: sodium coco-sulfate; mild surfactants: coco-glucoside; irritation potential of the base — 61 % of sls; rinse-off product; debatable groups: benzyl alcohol, fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)). Per the pack: for external use, avoid contact with the eyes. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

Who it does not suit

  • Asteraceae allergyburdock belongs to the Asteraceae family, like ragweed and mugwort: a cross-reaction is possible if you are allergic to those
  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: new comedones, itching — stop

Per the maker's leaflet: Per the pack: for external use, avoid contact with the eyes. 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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