Formula · 3.0

Brand · 5.9

Klorane · chamomile extract and honey · France

Klorane Kids Detangling Shampoo

Klorane Kids Detangling Shampoo
3.0

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.1No proven effect when applied: chamomile extract
  • Completeness for the purpose0.2For “sensitive scalp” — 20 %; a narrow formula for one purpose
  • Tolerance0.9Rinse-off product; debatable groups: fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)
  • adults
  • children
  • 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: A sensitive scalp needs two things: a mild cleansing base without harsh sulfates and fragrance, and a soothing ingredient — panthenol, allantoin or bisabolol. Itching and tightness ease within 1–2 weeks; if not, the cause is the skin (dermatitis, psoriasis), not the shampoo, and a doctor is needed.
When:
  • when washing, rinsed off
when washing and combing the hair
When to expect an effect: do not expect a separate effect from chamomile
What is normal: the ease of combing comes from the conditioning agent, not from chamomile

Ingredients — 11 components · 1 works

What works: 1 of 11 ingredients: chamomile extract. A sensitive scalp needs two things: a mild cleansing base without harsh sulfates and fragrance, and a soothing ingredient — panthenol, allantoin or bisabolol. Itching and tightness ease within 1–2 weeks; if not, the cause is the skin (dermatitis, psoriasis), not the shampoo, and a doctor is needed.

Strengths: tolerance

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: no proven effect when applied: chamomile extract; completeness for the purpose: for “sensitive scalp” — 20 %

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
  • PROPYLENE GLYCOL base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT (CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: chamomile flower extract
  • 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
  • HONEY (MEL base: coating, fillers · draws water in and holds it in the upper layer of the skin
  • HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • LACTIC ACID base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL base: coating, fillers · coating glazing agent
  • POLYQUATERNIUM-10 base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • PPG-26-BUTETH-26 base: coating, fillers · makes hair softer and easier to comb
  • TETRASODIUM EDTA base: coating, fillers · bind hard-water metals so the formula stays stable and the foam works

Klorane Kids Detangling Shampoo is a product whose active ingredient is chamomile 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 contains bisabolol and chamazulene, which are anti-inflammatory in the laboratory — but in finished products the extract goes in at trace levels, and there is no work in which it specifically soothed the scalp in people. In children products chamomile is usually chosen for recognition rather than for a measured effect. The formula has 11 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). A sensitive scalp needs two things: a mild cleansing base without harsh sulfates and fragrance, and a soothing ingredient — panthenol, allantoin or bisabolol. Itching and tightness ease within 1–2 weeks; if not, the cause is the skin (dermatitis, psoriasis), not the shampoo, and a doctor is needed. 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, children. sensitive skin, atopic skin — ask a doctor. Asteraceae 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 — 3.0 out of 10 (no proven effect when applied: chamomile extract; for “sensitive scalp” — 20 %; a narrow formula for one purpose; 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

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

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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