A clearly identifiable scalp shampoo with legitimate oil-control and scalp-care ingredients, but it is not a gentle option. The formula makes sense for oily, buildup-prone scalps, while fragrance and cooling agents make it less suitable for sensitive or very dry scalps.
Scored for hair & scalp — based on what its ingredients contribute.
What it may help with
Whether it helps remove dirt, oil, sweat, product residue, or buildup from hair or scalp — surfactants and cleansing agents score here.
From Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Whether it makes hair feel softer, smoother, or more manageable — emollients, silicones, cationic polymers, and oils.
From Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Cetyl Alcohol
Whether it reduces friction so hair is easier to comb or brush.
From Polyquaternium-7, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid
Whether it helps calm scalp discomfort — itching, redness, dryness, or irritation.
From Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Menthol, Camphor
Whether it helps reduce dandruff, flaking, or Malassezia-related scalp issues — usually recognized anti-dandruff actives.
Things to watch
Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based scalp reactions — fragrance, preservatives, hair dyes, and botanicals may score here.
From Citronellol, Fragrance, Hydroxycitronellal, Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Risk of itching, burning, redness, dryness, or discomfort on the scalp.
Whether it may make hair fibers feel dry, rough, brittle, or less flexible.
From Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride
Whether it may dry out the scalp, strip oils, or worsen flaking and tightness.
From Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride
Whether it can contribute to weakening, brittleness, or breakage — especially harsh treatments, strong oxidizers, relaxers, and high-pH systems.
From Alcohol
GOOD · 7
NEUTRAL · 19
This is a scalp-focused shampoo from Lador’s Root Re-Boot line, identified from the exact brand and variant and verified against retailer/manufacturer ingredient listings. The formula combines strong cleansing surfactants with salicylic acid, panthenol, niacinamide, tea tree, and centella for oil control and scalp-care positioning. The main uncertainties are irritation potential from fragrance, menthol, camphor, and a fairly assertive cleansing base, so it looks better suited to oily or buildup-prone scalps than to very dry or sensitive ones.
Summarised from public reviews across the web — subjective experience, not our formula assessment.
Real user comments generally describe it as effective for oily or irritated scalps, with a strong fresh feel, but some users mention dryness or a potentially harsh sensation.
Aggregated from publicly available reviews. SpottyLabs does not sell this product.
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