Shampoos

Natural and organic (bio) shampoos contain mostly plant extracts, essential oils and other natural and gentler chemical ingredients to cleanse the hair and improve its overall appearance. They delicately restore the vitality of each hair from root to tip. They restore shine, soften it, revitalize it, and can even potentially make it grow faster. Beautiful and healthy hair, which we take care of every day, is an important part of our daily lives – with it we meet the challenges of the day with more confidence and self-esteem.

These types of shampoos are gentler on your hair and scalp, and are also good for your overall health, as they don't absorb the harmful chemicals often found in conventional shampoos. Sulfates, such as SLS, SLES, parabens, PEG, phenoxyethanol, and various silicones, can cause skin irritation and potentially even contribute to a number of health problems.

Additionally, conventional shampoos can damage your scalp and hair by reducing the size of hair follicles, damaging oil glands, and drying out the skin on your scalp. These factors can also lead to hair loss over time.

The most noticeable difference that can be seen when you start using a natural shampoo is that it will not produce as much lather as a conventional shampoo due to the lack of synthetic foaming agents. This is not an indication that the hair is not being cleaned properly, but rather that the natural oils of the hair are not being washed away.

It is recommended to wash your hair twice when using a natural shampoo, as the second wash will produce a little more lather. This is because there is less buildup of dirt, oil, and dry skin – to be eliminated in the second wash. Additionally, when the hair retains more water in the second wash, it increases the shampoo’s ability to produce more lather.

Why choose natural or organic shampoo?

Conventional shampoos contain surfactants, the most common of which are the so-called sulfates – Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), which help remove grease and buildup from the hair. This is a cheap and easily available substance, widely used in the production of shampoos, shower gels, soaps and all personal hygiene products. In fact, sulfates produce more foam, which makes our hair feel cleaner and fresher.

Several studies have shown that in the long run, sulfates can do more harm than good to your hair. The harsh chemicals in conventional shampoos can strip your hair and scalp of much-needed moisture and naturally produced oils that protect it from damage. This cleansing process with sulfates further provokes your scalp to produce more sebum, making your hair oilier than ever. Also, sulfate shampoos can overly dry out your scalp and hair, leaving your hair looking dull and lifeless.

Organic shampoos are a great solution to address these issues. They contain natural surfactants that produce a soft lather that doesn't irritate the scalp. Your hair will not only be cleansed of the greasy feeling, but will also be nourished with the natural ingredients.

Natural and organic shampoos can help restore the health of damaged hair, making it soft and shiny again.

There is a wide variety of natural hair care products that are tailored to individual skin and hair needs, offering a number of benefits. Natural shampoos are extremely suitable for those struggling with conditions such as dandruff and dryness, as well as hair types ranging from normal to oily.

How to choose which natural shampoo to buy?

Of course, you first need to consider your budget so that you can adjust the price of the shampoo accordingly. As a second step, it is important to determine your hair type or specific problem you are dealing with.

Shampoo for oily hair

Some natural and organic shampoos contain ingredients like tea tree oil, witch hazel, aloe vera, or chamomile, which can help balance the scalp's natural oils, soothe irritation, and remove excess oil and dirt.

Shampoo for colored hair

Natural formulas are the optimal choice for treated hair, as they exclude aggressive sulfates, responsible for prematurely washing out cosmetic pigments. The absence of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) guarantees gentle cleansing that does not damage the chemically treated cuticle. By using mild plant-based surfactants, this type of shampoo cleanses the scalp and lengths without stripping color and texture, thus helping to prolong the freshness of the shade and preserve the shine of the hair.

Shampoo for dry hair

In conditions of dehydration, conventional products often create the illusion of hydration through silicone coatings, which in the long run prevent moisture absorption. Natural shampoo for dry hair eliminates these ingredients and relies on deeply nourishing botanical extracts and oils, such as argan oil, coconut oil and shea butter, as well as natural moisturizers such as aloe vera and vegetable glycerin. These components penetrate the hair structure, restoring lipid balance, retaining necessary moisture and preventing further breakage and dryness of the scalp.

Anti-hair loss shampoo

Synthetic chemical ingredients in standard cosmetics can lead to a reduction in the size or complete damage of hair follicles, which is a prerequisite for hair loss. Natural anti-hair loss formulas avoid these risks by providing a gentle cleansing that preserves the physiological health of the scalp. These shampoos often integrate therapeutic botanical extracts and essential oils such as rosemary, ginseng and lavender, which deliver key vitamins and minerals, stimulate local microcirculation and support the natural growth of new, healthy hair.

Anti-dandruff shampoo

Disturbed microbiome and excessive drying of the scalp from aggressive foaming agents are among the main causes of itching and flaking. The natural anti-dandruff shampoo is formulated with a balanced pH (in the range of 4.5 – 5.5) and excludes irritating chemicals to restore the natural balance of the scalp. By incorporating soothing and anti-inflammatory ingredients such as chamomile extract, jojoba oil and gentle cleansing agents, the product removes buildup and flakes, regulates sebum secretion and relieves dermal irritation without leaving behind synthetic residues.

They also help protect the environment

Using harsh chemicals on our own bodies is bad enough. What happens when we wash these chemicals off and they flow down the drain? The environmental impacts can be significant, especially in large quantities. A number of studies have shown that the harm of harsh chemicals on microorganisms, which fish also feed on, affects the environment and the entire flora and fauna.

When you choose natural shampoos, you won't be part of the global machine that pollutes with harmful chemicals. Use natural ingredients that won't impact the world your children will live in.