Formula · 8.5

Brand · 5.9

Klorane · coconut oil · France

Klorane Cica Repairing Shampoo

Klorane Cica Repairing Shampoo
8.5

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.8Effect moderately supported
  • Completeness for the purpose1.0For “dry and damaged hair” — 100 %; panthenol (pro-vitamin b5); could be added without conflict: panthenol (pro-vitamin b5); a narrow formula for one purpose
  • Cleansing base0.8Mild surfactants: sodium lauroamphoacetate; irritation potential of the base — 20 % of SLS
  • Tolerance0.9Rinse-off product; debatable groups: fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • dry skin
  • colour-treated hair
  • sensitive skinirritation possible
  • atopic skinfragrance is a common trigger
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
  • 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.
  • 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
on lengths and ends, 20 minutes before washing or after
When to expect an effect: less breakage — after a few applications
What is normal: weighs fine hair down and looks greasy; on the face — comedones

Ingredients — 17 components · 1 works

What works: 1 of 17 ingredients: coconut oil. 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.

Strengths: completeness for the purpose, tolerance

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: effect moderately supported; cleansing base: mild surfactants: sodium lauroamphoacetate

Questions: 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

  • WATER (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 TRIDECETH SULFATE label wording · an allergen (sodium (salt)) — matters when limiting salt, for example with blood pressure; the label says it is absent
  • CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE* base: coating, fillers · a coconut-oil fraction, a light emollient and carrier of actives; does not clog pores
  • COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL (COCOS NUCIFERA OIL)* works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: oil
  • SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE base: coating, fillers · an amphoteric surfactant from tear-free baby shampoos: it cleanses gently and barely stings the eyes.
  • SODIUM CHLORIDE* base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE* base: coating, fillers · keeps the water and oil parts from separating
  • GLYCERIN* base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • COCAMIDE MIPA* base: coating, fillers · a thickener and foam booster from coconut oil: it barely cleanses on its own, it makes the foam denser.
  • CITRIC ACID* base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM SEED BUTTER* base: coating, fillers · softens the skin and helps it hold water — the most common role in creams
  • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL base: coating, fillers · a humectant that also holds bacteria back, which is why it often replaces part of the preservative.
  • FRAGRANCE (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
  • HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL)* base: coating, fillers · a light emollient oil rich in linoleic acid (in tablets — a coating component); does not clog pores
  • HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • 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 %.
  • TOCOPHEROL* base: coating, fillers · vitamin E at hundredths of a percent: keeps the oils of the formula (a cream or a capsule fill) from going rancid; at that share it protects the product, it is not vitamin E as an active
  • YELLOW 6 (CI 15985 base: coating, fillers · give the product its colour; do not affect how it works

Klorane Cica Repairing Shampoo is a product whose active ingredient is coconut oil. The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. The effect is moderately supported: for hair: reduces protein loss during washing and combing; for the face — clogs pores. The formula has 17 ingredients, 1 of which does the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: FRAGRANCE (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). 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), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy, dry skin, colour-treated hair. sensitive skin, atopic skin — ask a doctor. acne-prone face, fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: on lengths and ends, 20 minutes before washing or after. When to expect an effect: less breakage — after a few applications. Label score — 8.5 out of 10 (effect moderately supported; mild surfactants: sodium lauroamphoacetate; irritation potential of the base — 20 % of sls; rinse-off product; debatable groups: 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

  • acne-prone facecomedogenic
  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: breakouts on the face or scalp — 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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