Formula · 3.6

Brand · 5.1

Селенцин · hydrolysed lupine protein + caffeine · Russia

Selencin Hair Therapy Anti-Hair-Loss Mask

Selencin Hair Therapy Anti-Hair-Loss Mask
3.6

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.3No proven effect when applied: burdock root extract, nettle extract, capsicum 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
  • Tolerance0.2Rinse-off product; debatable groups: isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI) (skin test positive in 6 of 100 tested), isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI), fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)
  • adults
  • colour-treated hair
  • children
  • babies
  • pregnancyno studies in pregnancy — discuss with a doctor
  • peanut and legume allergylupine is a legume with cross-reactivity to peanut
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
  • 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.
  • 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
in a conditioner or lotion on the scalp after washing
When to expect an effect: judge shedding no earlier than after 2–3 months; smoothness — right after use, until the next wash; puffiness — within an hour, briefly; dark circles — no effect to expect; softer hair — right after the first use; do not count on an effect on shedding; soothing — days; barrier — 2–4 weeks; do not expect a separate effect from nettle; warmth and light tingling — within the first minutes; do not count on an effect on shedding
What is normal: with frequent use the hair may feel stiffer; 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; moderate burning in the first minutes is the expected action of pepper

Ingredients — 19 components · 7 work

What works: 7 of 19 ingredients: hydrolysed lupine protein, hydrolysed keratin, caffeine and 4 more. 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.

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

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; isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI): methylchloroisothiazolinone — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy

  • 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
  • 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
  • Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein (Anageline works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: lupine protein hydrolysate
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • Behentrimonium Chloride base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • Hydrolyzed Keratin (гидролизованный кератин works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: keratin hydrolysate
  • Caffeine (кофеин works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: caffeine
  • Arctium Majus Root Extract (экстракт репейника works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: burdock root extract
  • Bis (C13-15 alkoxy)PG-Amodimethicone base: coating, fillers · form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • Panthenol (D-пантенол works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: panthenol
  • Urtica (Nettle) Dioica Leaf Extract (экстракт крапивы works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: nettle extract
  • Polyquaternium-10 base: coating, fillers · soften, condition and carry the actives; the backbone of the texture
  • Allantoin base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • Tocopheryl Acetate 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
  • Collagen Amino Acids (аминокислоты коллагена base: coating, fillers · proteins cut into short pieces: they settle on hair and skin as a film and make hair smooth and denser to the touch.
  • Capsicum Annuum Extract (экстракт перца works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: capsicum fruit extract
  • Citric Acid base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • Disodium EDTA base: coating, fillers · bind hard-water metals so the formula stays stable and the foam works
  • 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
  • Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone questions · preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy

Selencin Hair Therapy Anti-Hair-Loss Mask is a product whose active ingredient is hydrolysed lupine protein + hydrolysed keratin + caffeine + burdock root 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: hydrolysed lupine protein, hydrolysed keratin, caffeine. There is no evidence of effect: burdock root extract, nettle extract, capsicum extract. The effect is moderately supported: panthenol (pro-vitamin b5). The formula has 19 ingredients, 7 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: 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); Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone (preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy). 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), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, colour-treated hair, children, babies. pregnancy, peanut and legume allergy — ask a doctor. sensitive scalp, Asteraceae allergy, atopic skin, prone to contact allergy, fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: in a conditioner or lotion on the scalp after washing. When to expect an effect: judge shedding no earlier than after 2–3 months. Label score — 3.6 out of 10 (no proven effect when applied: burdock root extract, nettle extract, capsicum extract; for “hair shedding (topical)” — 53 %; niacinamide (vitamin b3); could be added without conflict: niacinamide (vitamin b3); a narrow formula for one purpose; rinse-off product; debatable groups: isothiazolinone preservatives (mit/mci) (skin test positive in 6 of 100 tested), isothiazolinone preservatives (mit/mci), fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested)). Per the pack: for external use, avoid contact with the eyes; do not use if you are intolerant to any component. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

Who it does not suit

  • sensitive scalppepper irritates the skin on purpose: on a sensitive scalp this causes burning and redness
  • Asteraceae allergyburdock belongs to the Asteraceae family, like ragweed and mugwort: a cross-reaction is possible if you are allergic to those
  • atopic skinin atopic dermatitis irritant products increase itching and scratching
  • prone to contact allergyone of the most frequent cosmetic allergens
  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: strong burning, persistent redness, swelling — rinse off and stop

Per the maker's leaflet: Per the pack: for external use, avoid contact with the eyes; do not use if you are intolerant to any component. 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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