Formula · 5.6

Brand · 5.9

Klorane · cinchona bark + caffeine · France

Klorane Quinine Anti-Hair-Loss Conditioner

Klorane Quinine Anti-Hair-Loss Conditioner
5.6

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.3No proven effect when applied: cinchona bark extract
  • Completeness for the purpose0.5For “hair shedding (topical)” — 53 %; niacinamide (vitamin b3); could be added without conflict: niacinamide (vitamin b3); a narrow formula for one purpose
  • Cleansing base0.8Mild surfactants: mild surfactants and emulsifiers; irritation potential of the base — 15 % of SLS
  • Tolerance0.8Rinse-off product; debatable groups: denatured alcohol, fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)
  • adults
  • colour-treated hair
  • pregnancyno studies in pregnancy — discuss with a doctor
  • sensitive skinirritation possible
  • dry skinmay dry
  • 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.
  • 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
  • morning
in the morning, under the eyes, patting in
When to expect an effect: puffiness — within an hour, briefly; dark circles — no effect to expect; do not expect a separate effect from quinine; judge shedding no earlier than after 8 weeks
What is normal: losing 50–100 hairs a day is normal with or without any product

Ingredients — 19 components · 2 work

What works: 2 of 19 ingredients: caffeine, cinchona bark extract. 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: cleansing base

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: no proven effect when applied: cinchona bark extract; completeness for the purpose: for “hair shedding” — 53 %; tolerance: rinse-off product

Questions: denatured alcohol: alcohol — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores; 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
  • HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • CETEARYL ALCOHOL base: coating, fillers · a fatty-alcohol blend (C16–C18), an emulsifier and thickener, does not dry the skin; paired with ceteareth-20 — 4 of 5; rarely clogs pores in leave-on face products
  • 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
  • COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE* base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • 1,2-HEXANEDIOL base: coating, fillers · a solvent and humectant with antimicrobial action: it helps the product keep without classic preservatives.
  • CINCHONA SUCCIRUBRA BARK EXTRACT* works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: cinchona bark extract
  • CAFFEINE works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: caffeine
  • SODIUM DILAURAMIDOGLUTAMIDE LYSINE* base: coating, fillers · cleanse and bind water with oils; milder than the sulfate ones
  • ALCOHOL* questions · evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • BENZOIC ACID base: coating, fillers · protect the product from bacteria and mould; used within the EU-permitted concentrations
  • BUTYLENE GLYCOL* base: coating, fillers · a humectant and solvent: it makes the texture lighter and helps actives spread. Better tolerated than propylene glycol.
  • CETEARETH-33 base: coating, fillers · washes oil and dirt off skin or hair
  • CITRIC ACID* base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • 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
  • LACTIC ACID* base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • 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
  • TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE base: coating, fillers · bind hard-water metals so the formula stays stable and the foam works

Klorane Quinine Anti-Hair-Loss Conditioner is a product whose active ingredient is caffeine + cinchona bark extract. The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. There is little evidence of effect: caffeine. There is no evidence of effect: cinchona bark extract. The formula has 19 ingredients, 2 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: ALCOHOL* (evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores); 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). 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 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, colour-treated hair. pregnancy, sensitive skin, dry skin, atopic skin — ask a doctor. fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: in the morning, under the eyes, patting in. When to expect an effect: puffiness — within an hour, briefly; dark circles — no effect to expect. Label score — 5.6 out of 10 (no proven effect when applied: cinchona bark extract; for “hair shedding (topical)” — 53 %; niacinamide (vitamin b3); could be added without conflict: niacinamide (vitamin b3); 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, 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

  • 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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