Brand "Clean Line" a couple of years ago announced a birch shampoo for the whole family. The manufacturer claims that the shampoo consists of 80% birch broth, 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 of the Pure Line Birch Broth shampoo.
Manufacturer promises
There are three packaging options:
- The average volume has a birch shampoo "Clean Line" - 400 ml.
- Large volume - 700 ml, sold in a package 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:
- strengthenhair from roots;
- restores the structure of damaged hair;
- cares for the scalp;
- has a unique composition;
- soft decoction detergent base;
- does not dry the skin;
- does not contain dyes;
- suitable for frequent use.
But are these promises true?
Flipping through the reviews of the Pure Line Birch shampoo on the main specialized sites, we can draw some conclusions:
- Nothing concrete can be said about strengthening hair, perhaps these are just promises. Efficiency can be assumed from the composition, which will be discussed next.
- Customers with normal to oily hair types report soft and frizzy hair after washing. Those with dry hair, on the other hand, complain that the shampoo dried out their hair.
- Consumers did not report a caring effect, but noted that the shampoo did not dry out the scalp.
- The question of the uniqueness of the composition and the absence of dyes remains quite controversial.
- Daily/every other day customers confirm that the shampoo is indeed suitable for frequent use.
- Buyers almost never use photos for reviews of Pure Line Birch Broth shampoo, so it is very difficult to judge effectiveness.
Reviews on shampoo from "Cleanlines" "Birch broth"
Almost all consumers noted that the shampoo adds volume, after shampooing the hair becomes lush and "airy". It does not have a pungent odor (the aroma disappears almost immediately after a shower); lathers well and washes off; perfectly rinses hair, allows you to wash your hair a little less often; some customers report that hair becomes electrified after use, even after using conditioner.
Shampoo practically did not suit the owners of dry hair: their general impression is characterized by drying curls; contributes to increased brittleness and causes creaking during washing, which may lead to mechanical damage, which in the end can result in a deterioration in the condition of the hair; some mention that their hair gets tangled after shampooing.
“Birch Shampoo” from Chistaya Liniya is positioned as a cleansing shampoo for the whole family, it is allowed for washing children from three years old, but few consumers practice it in the care of children's hair. It is mentioned that the hair does not dry out after use, combs well, but most buyers prefer special baby shampoos.
Also, a large number of consumers note that the shampoo has a weak, easily broken plastic cap.
Composition of "Birch Shampoo" from "Clean Line" and photo
Ingredients (translated): water, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamide DEA, birch extract, yarrow extract, St. John's wort extract, celandine extract, nettle extract, extractChamomile, Polyquaternium, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Flavor, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Ethyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Sulfate, Catho, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal.
Composition analysis
The composition of the product is not as optimistic and natural as stated by its manufacturer.
- 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. Possibly carcinogenic.
- Birch extract has an antimicrobial effect due to the presence of an organic dye that 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 is synthetic, antistatic, antimicrobial, polluting.
- PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate is a toxic component. Increases skin permeability.
- Fragrance has no positive or negative properties.
- Disodium EDTA increases skin permeability, 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 type, helps with dandruff, soothes irritated skin and softens hair. Not recommended for dry hair.
- Sodium sulfate dries out the scalp and hair. Allergen. Contraindicated for use in people with psoriasis or dermatitis.
- Katon causes eye and skin irritation, is an allergen.
- Benzyl salicylate. Allergen. Strengthens hair & protects scalp by creating a protective film.
- Gexyl cinnamal acts as a flavoring agent. Has a light floral scent. Allergen.
Conclusion
Reviews on "Birch Shampoo" from "Clean Line" are very ambiguous. Some say that they have never seen a better shampoo, especially considering its objectively low price (70-100 rubles), others are not so positive and note some shortcomings. Others did not like the shampoo at all. There are some types of extracts in the shampoo, but they do not compensate for the chemistry that mostly fills the shampoo. Eighty percent of birch broth is not in the shampoo. Whether or not to use this product is up to the reader.
