Formula · 5.0

Brand · 5.1

Селенцин · aminexil + niacinamide + panthenol · Russia

Selencin Minexaga intensive anti-hair-loss shampoo

Selencin Minexaga intensive anti-hair-loss shampoo
5.0

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.7Actives with strong evidence: 1 of 3
  • Completeness for the purpose1.0For “hair shedding (topical)” — 100 %; below threshold: aminexil (diaminopyrimidine oxide), niacinamide (vitamin b3); a narrow formula for one purpose
  • Cleansing base0.6Harsh surfactants: sodium laureth sulfate (SLES); mild surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine; irritation potential of the base — 42 % of SLS; film: silicones
  • Tolerance0.2Rinse-off product; debatable groups: cocamide DEA, 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
  • oily skin
  • acne-prone
  • children
  • babies
  • pregnancyno studies in pregnancy — discuss with a doctor
  • sensitive skinat 10 % flushing is possible
  • rosaceaask a dermatologist
  • atopic skinfragrance is a common trigger
  • dry scalpmay dry
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
  • 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
ampoules — on a dry scalp once a day for a 6-week course, do not rinse; shampoo — lather, leave for 2–3 minutes
When to expect an effect: judge shedding no earlier than after 6–8 weeks; tone, pores — 4–8 weeks; sebum — 2–4; soothing — days; barrier — 2–4 weeks
What is normal: slight tingling and tightness after an ampoule; mild flushing in the first days at high concentration

Ingredients — 20 components · 3 work

What works: 3 of 20 ingredients: aminexil, niacinamide, panthenol. 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: completeness for the purpose

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: actives with strong evidence: 1 of 3; cleansing base: harsh surfactants: sodium laureth sulfate; tolerance: rinse-off product

Questions: sodium laureth sulfate (SLES): sodium laureth sulfate — the main cleansing surfactant; can dry a sensitive scalp — the reason people look for «sulfate-free»; unrestricted in rinse-off products; cocamide DEA — a thickener and foam booster. It is restricted: in the presence of nitrites diethanolamides can form nitrosamines, so the regulator caps secondary amines and forbids nitrosating additives; California lists it under Proposition 65.; isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI): methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone; fragrance and its allergens: fragrance

  • 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 Laureth Sulfate questions · the main cleansing surfactant; can dry a sensitive scalp — the reason people look for «sulfate-free»; unrestricted in rinse-off products
  • 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.
  • Cocamide DEA questions · a thickener and foam booster. It is restricted: in the presence of nitrites diethanolamides can form nitrosamines, so the regulator caps secondary amines and forbids nitrosating additives; California lists it under Proposition 65.
  • Sodium Laureth-5 Carboxylate label wording · an allergen (sodium (salt)) — matters when limiting salt, for example with blood pressure; the label says it is absent
  • PEG-4 Rapeseedamide base: coating, fillers · coating glazing agent
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • Isopentyldiol base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • 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
  • Diaminopyrimidine Oxide works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: aminexil
  • Niacinamide works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: niacinamide
  • Panthenol works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: panthenol
  • PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate base: coating, fillers · a thickener for mild cleansers; does not clog pores
  • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters base: coating, fillers · a nourishing emollient oil; rarely clogs pores in leave-on face products
  • Disodium EDTA base: coating, fillers · bind hard-water metals so the formula stays stable and the foam works
  • Citric Acid base: coating, fillers · acidity regulator
  • Sodium Chloride base: coating, fillers · tune the acidity and texture; salt is a common shampoo thickener
  • Methylchloroisothiazolinone questions · preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • Methylisothiazolinone questions · preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • 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

Selencin Minexaga intensive anti-hair-loss shampoo is a product whose active ingredient is aminexil (diaminopyrimidine oxide) + niacinamide (vitamin b3) + panthenol (pro-vitamin b5). 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: aminexil (diaminopyrimidine oxide). The effect is supported by studies: niacinamide (vitamin b3). The effect is moderately supported: panthenol (pro-vitamin b5). The formula has 20 ingredients, 3 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: Sodium Laureth Sulfate (the main cleansing surfactant; can dry a sensitive scalp — the reason people look for «sulfate-free»; unrestricted in rinse-off products); Cocamide DEA (a thickener and foam booster. It is restricted: in the presence of nitrites diethanolamides can form nitrosamines, so the regulator caps secondary amines and forbids nitrosating additives; California lists it under Proposition 65.); Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone; Parfum. 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, parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, colour-treated hair, oily skin, acne-prone, children, babies. pregnancy, sensitive skin, rosacea, atopic skin, dry scalp — ask a doctor. prone to contact allergy, fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: ampoules — on a dry scalp once a day for a 6-week course, do not rinse; shampoo — lather, leave for 2–3 minutes. When to expect an effect: judge shedding no earlier than after 6–8 weeks. Label score — 5.0 out of 10 (actives with strong evidence: 1 of 3; harsh surfactants: sodium laureth sulfate (sles); mild surfactants: cocamidopropyl betaine; irritation potential of the base — 42 % of sls; film: silicones; rinse-off product; debatable groups: cocamide dea, 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: avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly with water on contact. A restatement of the label, not an assessment.

Who it does not suit

  • prone to contact allergyone of the most frequent cosmetic allergens
  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: itching, redness or rash — 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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