Formula · 4.4

Brand · 4.8

Чистая линия · chamomile extract + wheat protein · Russia

Chistaya Liniya Volume and Strength Shampoo

Chistaya Liniya Volume and Strength Shampoo
4.4

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.2No proven effect when applied: chamomile extract, nettle extract
  • Completeness for the purpose0.5For “dry and damaged hair” — 53 %; without coconut oil — the only oil proven to reduce protein loss; could be added without conflict: coconut oil; a broad formula across 3 purposes
  • Cleansing base0.5Harsh surfactants: sodium laureth sulfate (SLES); mild surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoamphoacetate; irritation potential of the base — 49 % of SLS
  • Tolerance0.6Rinse-off product; debatable groups: cocamide DEA, fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)
  • adults
  • children
  • colour-treated hair
  • pregnancyno studies in pregnancy — discuss with a doctor
  • gluten-freethis is a wheat protein — if you avoid wheat, choose another protein
  • nut allergywith a almond allergy — ask a doctor
  • sensitive skinirritation possible
  • atopic skinfragrance is a common trigger
  • dry scalpmay dry
  • acne-pronemay clog pores in leave-on face products
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: Damaged hair is helped on two fronts: oils that penetrate the shaft (only coconut oil is proven) and a film on the outside — silicones, panthenol, hydrolysed proteins. One from each front is enough; “collagen” and “biotin” in a shampoo work only on the label.
When:
  • when washing, rinsed off
when washing and combing the hair
When to expect an effect: do not expect a separate effect from chamomile; smoothness — immediately, until the next wash; do not expect a separate effect from nettle
What is normal: the ease of combing comes from the conditioning agent, not from chamomile; losing 50–100 hairs a day is normal with or without any product

Ingredients — 29 components · 3 work

What works: 3 of 29 ingredients: chamomile extract, hydrolysed wheat protein, nettle extract. Damaged hair is helped on two fronts: oils that penetrate the shaft (only coconut oil is proven) and a film on the outside — silicones, panthenol, hydrolysed proteins. One from each front is enough; “collagen” and “biotin” in a shampoo work only on the label.

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: no proven effect when applied: chamomile extract, nettle extract; completeness for the purpose: for “dry and damaged hair” — 53 %; 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; cocamide DEA — a thickener and foam booster. It is restricted: in the presence of nitrites diethanolamides can form nitrosamines, so the regulator caps secondary amines and forbids nitrosating additives; California lists it under Proposition 65.; fragrance and its allergens: fragrance, hexyl cinnamal

  • 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 Laureth Sulfate questions · the main cleansing surfactant; can dry a sensitive scalp — the reason people look for «sulfate-free»; unrestricted in rinse-off products
  • Sodium Chloride base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • Achillea Millefolium 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
  • Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: chamomile flower extract
  • Chelidonium Majus 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
  • Evernia Furfuracea (Treemoss) Extract base: coating, fillers · an ingredient from the European cosmetic ingredient inventory; what exactly it does in this product is not described here yet
  • Evernia Prunastri (Oakmoss) Extract base: coating, fillers · gives the product its scent
  • Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil base: coating, fillers · the plant base: emollient oils, waxes and care extracts
  • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: wheat protein hydrolysate
  • Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract base: coating, fillers · softens the skin and helps it hold water — the most common role in creams
  • Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed 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
  • Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil base: coating, fillers · the plant base: emollient oils, waxes and care extracts
  • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil base: coating, fillers · a light nourishing oil; rarely clogs pores in leave-on face products
  • Rosa Canina Fruit 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
  • Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf 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
  • Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil base: coating, fillers · a nourishing oil rich in vitamin E; may clog pores in leave-on face products (data from derived lists)
  • Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: nettle extract
  • Verbena Officinalis Leaf Extract base: coating, fillers · softens the skin and helps it hold water — the most common role in creams
  • Citric Acid base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • Cocamide DEA questions · a thickener and foam booster. It is restricted: in the presence of nitrites diethanolamides can form nitrosamines, so the regulator caps secondary amines and forbids nitrosating additives; California lists it under Proposition 65.
  • 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.
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • 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
  • Phenoxyethanol base: coating, fillers · the most widespread cosmetic preservative: it keeps the product sterile. Permitted in the EU up to 1 %, recognised as safe at that level.
  • Polyquaternium-10 base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • Sodium Benzoate base: coating, fillers · a preservative both in cosmetics and in supplements: a salt of benzoic acid that works in an acidic medium. Permitted as food additive E211 and in cosmetics up to 0.5 %.
  • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate base: coating, fillers · an amphoteric surfactant: gentle cleansing and stable foam, a usual partner to the sugar surfactants.
  • Sodium Phytate base: coating, fillers · bind hard-water metals so the formula stays stable and the foam works
  • Hexyl Cinnamal 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

Chistaya Liniya Volume and Strength Shampoo is a product whose active ingredient is chamomile extract + hydrolysed wheat protein + nettle extract. 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: chamomile extract, nettle extract. There is little evidence of effect: hydrolysed wheat protein. The formula has 29 ingredients, 3 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); Cocamide DEA (a thickener and foam booster. It is restricted: in the presence of nitrites diethanolamides can form nitrosamines, so the regulator caps secondary amines and forbids nitrosating additives; California lists it under Proposition 65.); Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal. Damaged hair is helped on two fronts: oils that penetrate the shaft (only coconut oil is proven) and a film on the outside — silicones, panthenol, hydrolysed proteins. One from each front is enough; “collagen” and “biotin” in a shampoo work only on the label. 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, children, colour-treated hair. pregnancy, gluten-free, nut allergy, sensitive skin, atopic skin, dry scalp, acne-prone — ask a doctor. Asteraceae allergy, wheat allergy, fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: when washing and combing the hair. When to expect an effect: do not expect a separate effect from chamomile. Label score — 4.4 out of 10 (no proven effect when applied: chamomile extract, nettle extract; for “dry and damaged hair” — 53 %; without coconut oil — the only oil proven to reduce protein loss; could be added without conflict: coconut oil; a broad formula across 3 purposes; harsh surfactants: sodium laureth sulfate (sles); mild surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoamphoacetate; irritation potential of the base — 49 % of sls; rinse-off product; debatable groups: cocamide dea, 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 allergychamomile belongs to the Asteraceae family, like ragweed and mugwort: a cross-reaction is possible if you are allergic to those
  • wheat allergyhives and anaphylaxis to hydrolysed wheat in cosmetics are described
  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: itching, rash, swollen lips or eyelids — stop and see a doctor

Per the maker's leaflet: Per the pack: for external use, avoid contact with the eyes. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

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