Formula · 6.7

Brand · 6.9

Natura Siberica · niacinamide + Siberian herb extracts · Russia

Natura Siberica Taiga strengthening bio-shampoo against hair loss

Natura Siberica Taiga strengthening bio-shampoo against hair loss
6.7

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence1.0Effect supported by studies
  • Completeness for the purpose0.5For “hair shedding (topical)” — 47 %; adenosine; could be added without conflict: adenosine; below threshold: niacinamide (vitamin b3); a broad formula across 6 purposes
  • Cleansing base0.5Harsh surfactants: sodium coco-sulfate; mild surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl glucoside; irritation potential of the base — 46 % of SLS
  • Tolerance0.8Rinse-off product; debatable groups: benzyl alcohol, fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested), wood (birch) tar
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • oily skin
  • acne-prone
  • dandruff
  • sensitive skinat 10 % flushing is possible
  • rosaceaask a dermatologist
  • atopic skinfragrance is a common trigger
  • dry scalpmay dry
  • dry skinmay dry
  • colour-treated hairwashes colour out faster
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
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
  • evening
morning and evening, on clean skin
When to expect an effect: tone, pores — 4–8 weeks; sebum — 2–4
What is normal: mild flushing in the first days at high concentration

Ingredients — 27 components · 1 works

What works: 1 of 27 ingredients: niacinamide. 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: actives and evidence

What lowers the score: completeness for the purpose: for “hair shedding” — 47 %; cleansing base: harsh surfactants: sodium coco-sulfate; tolerance: rinse-off product

Questions: sodium coco-sulfate — a sulfate from coconut oil: by composition it is mostly the same lauryl sulfate, so a natural origin does not make it milder. Common in solid shampoos.; benzyl alcohol — a preservative and solvent permitted in the EU up to 1 %. It is also on the list of 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared separately, which matters to people allergic to fragrance.; wood (birch) tar: wood tar; fragrance and its allergens: fragrance, limonene, linalool

  • 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
  • Quercus Robur Root Extract base: coating, fillers · tightens the skin slightly, so pores look smaller
  • Arctium Lappa Root 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
  • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil base: coating, fillers · a nourishing emollient oil; rarely clogs pores in leave-on face products
  • Rubus Arcticus Fruit Extract base: coating, fillers · keeps the oils in the formula from going rancid
  • Schisandra Chinensis 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
  • Rhododendron Adamsii Leaf/Stem Extract base: coating, fillers · draws water in and holds it in the upper layer of the skin
  • Sophora Flavescens Root 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 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
  • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root 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
  • Rhodiola Rosea Root 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
  • Sodium Coco-Sulfate questions · a sulfate from coconut oil: by composition it is mostly the same lauryl sulfate, so a natural origin does not make it milder. Common in solid shampoos.
  • 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.
  • Lauryl Glucoside base: coating, fillers · a sugar surfactant: it cleanses gently and foams lightly, usually paired with betaines.
  • Pineamidopropyl Betaine base: coating, fillers · stops dental plaque forming
  • Hippophae Rhamnoidesamidopropyl Betaine base: coating, fillers · washes oil and dirt off skin or hair
  • Sodium Chloride base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Niacinamide works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: niacinamide
  • 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
  • Citric Acid base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • Benzyl Alcohol questions · a preservative and solvent permitted in the EU up to 1 %. It is also on the list of 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared separately, which matters to people allergic to fragrance.
  • Benzoic Acid base: coating, fillers · protect the product from bacteria and mould; used within the EU-permitted concentrations
  • Sorbic Acid base: coating, fillers · stops bacteria and mould growing in the jar
  • Wood Tar questions · a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
  • 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
  • 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

Natura Siberica Taiga strengthening bio-shampoo against hair loss is a product whose active ingredient is niacinamide (vitamin b3). The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. The effect is supported by studies: 2–5 %: evens tone, reduces sebum and pores, strengthens the barrier — several RCTs. The formula has 27 ingredients, 1 of which does the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: Sodium Coco-Sulfate (a sulfate from coconut oil: by composition it is mostly the same lauryl sulfate, so a natural origin does not make it milder. Common in solid shampoos.); Benzyl Alcohol (a preservative and solvent permitted in the EU up to 1 %. It is also on the list of 26 fragrance allergens that must be declared separately, which matters to people allergic to fragrance.); Wood Tar; Parfum, Limonene, Linalool. 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 alcohol (alcohol denat), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy, oily skin, acne-prone, dandruff. sensitive skin, rosacea, atopic skin, dry scalp, dry skin, colour-treated hair — ask a doctor. fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: morning and evening, on clean skin. When to expect an effect: tone, pores — 4–8 weeks; sebum — 2–4. Label score — 6.7 out of 10 (for “hair shedding (topical)” — 47 %; adenosine; could be added without conflict: adenosine; below threshold: niacinamide (vitamin b3); a broad formula across 6 purposes; harsh surfactants: sodium coco-sulfate; mild surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl glucoside; irritation potential of the base — 46 % of sls; rinse-off product; debatable groups: benzyl alcohol, fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested), wood (birch) tar). Per the pack: avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly with water on contact. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

Who it does not suit

  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: persistent burning — stop

Per the maker's leaflet: Per the pack: avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly with water on contact. 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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