The Clean Line brand announced a birch shampoo for the whole family a couple of years ago. The manufacturer claims that the shampoo consists of 80% birch decoction, is suitable for daily use and strengthens hair from the very roots. In the article, we will understand the veracity of the above words and consider customer reviews about Shampoo "Clean line Birch decoction."
Manufacturer Promises
Three packaging variations are presented:
- The average volume has a clean line birch shampoo - 400 ml.
- Large volume - 700 ml, sold in packaging with a dispenser.
- Small volume - 250 ml.
The developers assure us of the usefulness of their shampoo, both for hair and scalp and talk about the "healing power" and properties on the back of the package:
- strengthens hair from roots;
- restores the structure of damaged hair;
- cares for the scalp;
- has a unique composition;
- soft washing base on the broth;
- does not dry the skin;
- does not contain dyes;
- suitable for frequent use.
But are these promises true?
Scrolling through the reviews about Shampoo "Clean Line Birch" on the main specialized sites, you can draw some conclusions:
- Nothing concrete can be said about hair strengthening, perhaps these are just promises. Efficiency can be assumed by the composition, which will be discussed later.
- Customers with normal hair and oily hair say that they become soft and fluffy after washing. And the owners of dry hair, on the contrary, complain that the shampoo has dried their hair.
- Consumers did not report a caring effect, but noted that shampoo does not dry the scalp.
- The question about the uniqueness of the composition and the absence of dyes remains controversial.
- Buyers washing their hair once a day / every other day confirm that the shampoo is indeed suitable for frequent use.
- Buyers almost never apply a photo to reviews on the “Clean Line Birch Decoction” shampoo, so it’s very difficult to judge the effectiveness.
Reviews on the shampoo from the "Clean Line" "Birch Decoction"
Almost all consumers noted that shampoo adds volume, after washing the hair, the hair becomes fluffy and “airy”. It does not have a pungent odor (the aroma disappears almost immediately after a shower); foams and rinses well; perfectly rinses hair, allows you to wash your hair a little less; some customers claim that the hair will be electrified after use, even if you use balm after it.
Shampoo practically did not fit the owners of dry hair: their general impression is characterized by the drying of curls; contributes to increased fragility and causes creaking during washing, which, possibly, leads to mechanical damage, which may eventually turn into a deterioration of the condition of the hair; some mention that their hair after shampooing is confused.
The “Birch Shampoo” from the “Clean Line” is positioned as a cleansing shampoo for the whole family, it is allowed to wash children from three years old, but few consumers use it in the care of children's hair. It is mentioned that the hair does not dry after use, comb well, but most buyers prefer special baby shampoos.
Also, a large number of consumers note that the shampoo has a weak, easily breaking plastic cap.
The composition of "Birch shampoo" from the "Clean Line" and photos
Composition (translated): water, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamide DEA, birch extract, yarrow extract, St. John's wort extract, celandine extract, nettle extract, chamomile extract, polyquaternium, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, flavor ETA, din , ethyl alcohol, citric acid, sodium sulfate, cato, benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal.
Composition analysis
The composition of the product is not as optimistic and natural as its manufacturer stated.
- Water (base).
- Sodium laureth sulfate causes skin irritation, dries hair and skin, pollutes the environment.
- Sodium chloride. Thickener, safe when used as directed.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine. May cause allergic reactions and skin irritation.
- Cocamide DEA. Allergen. Toxic Perhaps a carcinogen.
- Birch extract has an antimicrobial effect due to the presence of an organic dye in the composition, which includes silver ions.
- Yarrow extract strengthens hair and accelerates wound healing, prevents dryness.
- Celandine extract has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
- Nettle extract contains many vitamins and minerals.
- Chamomile extract has a beneficial effect on the scalp and strengthens the hair.
- Polyquaternium has a synthetic origin, antistatic, has an antimicrobial effect, pollutes the environment.
- PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate is a toxic component. Increases skin permeability.
- The flavor does not have positive or negative properties.
- Disodium EDTA increases the permeability of the skin, is toxic and may cause skin irritation.
- Ethyl alcohol has a bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, antifungal effect. May dry out skin and hair.
- Citric acid normalizes the production of fat in owners of oily hair, helps with dandruff, soothes irritated skin and softens hair. It is not recommended for use by owners of dry hair.
- Sodium sulfate drains the scalp and hair. Allergen. Contraindicated for use by people with psoriasis or dermatitis.
- Cato causes eye and skin irritation, is an allergen.
- Benzyl salicylate. Allergen. Strengthens hair and protects the scalp, creating a protective film.
- Hexyl cinnamal acts as a flavoring. It has a light floral aroma. Allergen.
Conclusion
Reviews on "Birch shampoo" from the "Clean Line" are very mixed. Some say that they have never met shampoo better, especially taking into account its objectively low price (70-100 rubles), while others respond not so positively and note some shortcomings. Others did not like the shampoo at all. The shampoo contains some types of extracts, but they do not compensate for the chemistry that for the most part fills the shampoo. Eighty percent of the birch decoction in the shampoo is not. And whether to use this product or not is up to the reader.