Formula · 5.6

Brand · 6.7

Kapous Professional · piroctone olamine + walnut shell · Italy

Kapous Studio Professional Treatment Cleansing Scrub

Kapous Studio Professional Treatment Cleansing Scrub
5.6

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.4No proven effect when applied: burdock root extract, nettle extract
  • Completeness for the purpose0.4For “dandruff and itchy scalp” — 36 %; without salicylic acid, which lifts the flakes; nasturtium extract; could be added without conflict: salicylic acid (bha), nasturtium extract; below threshold: piroctone olamine; a narrow formula for one purpose
  • Cleansing base0.8Mild surfactants: mild surfactants and emulsifiers; irritation potential of the base — 15 % of SLS
  • Tolerance0.6Rinse-off product; debatable groups: denatured alcohol, formaldehyde releasers (skin test positive in 8 of 100 tested), menthol, parabens (skin test positive in 1 of 100 tested), fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)
  • adults
  • children
  • for dandruff
  • oily scalp
  • colour-treated hair
  • pregnancyno studies in pregnancy — discuss with a doctor
  • dry skinmay dry
  • sensitive skinirritation possible
  • rosaceaincreases redness
  • babiesnot applied to a baby face or near the nose
  • atopic skinfragrance is a common trigger
Free from:
  • sulfates (SLS/SLES) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), sodium coco-sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium myreth sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate” group — a cleansing surfactant from the sulfate family but with an ethoxylated chain: it cleanses more gently than lauryl sulfate. Still not for those looking for a sulfate-free product.
  • 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
  • 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: Dandruff is the Malassezia fungus plus accelerated flaking. You need an antifungal active (piroctone olamine, zinc pyrithione, ketoconazole) and a mild cleansing base; results come after 2–4 weeks of regular washing.
When:
  • when washing, rinsed off
with every wash, leave on for 2–3 minutes
When to expect an effect: dandruff — 2–4 weeks of regular use; softer hair — right after the first use; do not count on an effect on shedding; do not expect a separate effect from nettle
What is normal: the oil rinses off with difficulty: fine hair can feel greasy afterwards; losing 50–100 hairs a day is normal with or without any product

Ingredients — 18 components · 3 work

What works: 3 of 18 ingredients: piroctone olamine, burdock root extract, nettle extract. Dandruff is the Malassezia fungus plus accelerated flaking. You need an antifungal active (piroctone olamine, zinc pyrithione, ketoconazole) and a mild cleansing base; results come after 2–4 weeks of regular washing.

Strengths: cleansing base

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: no proven effect when applied: burdock root extract, nettle extract; completeness for the purpose: for “dandruff and itchy scalp” — 36 %; tolerance: rinse-off product

Questions: denatured alcohol — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores; menthol — gives a cooling sensation and mild numbing. It irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes, and it worsens redness in rosacea.; formaldehyde releasers: diazolidinyl urea; fragrance and its allergens: limonene, linalool, hexyl cinnamal; parabens: methylparaben, propylparaben

  • Aqua (Water 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
  • Alcohol Denat questions · evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate base: coating, fillers · cleanse and bind water with oils; milder than the sulfate ones
  • Propylene Glycol base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • Sodium Hyrdoxide base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • Menthol questions · gives a cooling sensation and mild numbing. It irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes, and it worsens redness in rosacea.
  • Carbomer base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Junglans Regia Shell Powder (Walnut (Juglans Regia) Shell Powder base: coating, fillers · small particles scrub away dead cells by friction
  • Styrene/Pvp Copolymer base: coating, fillers · a film former: it holds the styling and keeps pigment in place, and it washes off with water.
  • Piroctone Olamine works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: piroctone olamine
  • Arctium Majus Extract (Arctium Majus Root Extract works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: burdock root extract
  • Urtica Dioica Extract (Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: nettle extract
  • Diazolidinyl Urea questions · preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • Limonene 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
  • Linalool 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
  • Methylparaben questions · 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
  • 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
  • Propylparaben questions · 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

Kapous Studio Professional Treatment Cleansing Scrub is a product whose active ingredient is piroctone olamine + burdock root extract + nettle extract. The concentration is not declared; the active sits after the 1 % line, but works at small shares. The effect is supported by studies: piroctone olamine. There is no evidence of effect: burdock root extract, nettle extract. The formula has 18 ingredients, 3 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: Alcohol Denat (evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores); Menthol (gives a cooling sensation and mild numbing. It irritates sensitive skin and mucous membranes, and it worsens redness in rosacea.); Diazolidinyl Urea; Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal; Methylparaben, Propylparaben. Dandruff is the Malassezia fungus plus accelerated flaking. You need an antifungal active (piroctone olamine, zinc pyrithione, ketoconazole) and a mild cleansing base; results come after 2–4 weeks of regular washing. By the list, no sulfates (SLS/SLES), isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, children, for dandruff, oily scalp, colour-treated hair. pregnancy, dry skin, sensitive skin, rosacea, babies, atopic skin — ask a doctor. Asteraceae allergy, prone to contact allergy, fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: with every wash, leave on for 2–3 minutes. When to expect an effect: dandruff — 2–4 weeks of regular use. Label score — 5.6 out of 10 (no proven effect when applied: burdock root extract, nettle extract; for “dandruff and itchy scalp” — 36 %; without salicylic acid, which lifts the flakes; nasturtium extract; could be added without conflict: salicylic acid (bha), nasturtium extract; below threshold: piroctone olamine; a narrow formula for one purpose; mild surfactants: mild surfactants and emulsifiers; irritation potential of the base — 15 % of sls; rinse-off product; debatable groups: denatured alcohol, formaldehyde releasers (skin test positive in 8 of 100 tested), menthol, parabens (skin test positive in 1 of 100 tested), fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)). Per the pack: for external use, do not apply to broken skin, 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
  • prone to contact allergya frequent allergen
  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: itching, rash — stop

Per the maker's leaflet: Per the pack: for external use, do not apply to broken skin, 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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