It’s hard these days to make sure the products that you use are as safe as possible. With so many chemicals floating about in our products, not to mention microplastics and fragrances that can irritate the skin (especially if you have sensitive skin), once you find a product and brand that is as safe as it claims to be, you hold on tight.
The same applies to shampoo. Non-toxic shampoos that are “free of irritants, fragrance, and hormone disruptors” are better for your scalp, hair, and overall health. Just focusing on your hair health alone, these formulas can help combat irritation on the scalp that can lead to dandruff and unhealthy hair growth.
According to one popular TikTok, three shampoo brands are making major waves — in a good way — for their nourishing ingredients. Here’s what you need to know about them.
1. Under Luna
Under Luna boasts an impressive line of shampoos that contain a number of organic botanical extracts and purified water, as well as vitamin B5 and nourishing jojoba oil. What it doesn’t contain though is essential oils, which can often be irritating on some scalps. Its “clean” shampoo is designed for dry scalps, but unlike typical dandruff shampoos, it doesn’t contain questionable chemicals. And that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work well. As one reviewer wrote, “Honestly no better shampoo (and conditioner) out there. I’ve been using UL for years and recently switched it up with another “clean” brand … well, long story short, after a few weeks the dry flaky scalp UL helped me get rid of came roaring back. I panic bought more UL shampoo and conditioner and after just a handful of washes I’m getting back in track. Lesson learned!”
You’ll also find Under Luna shampoos for dry to oily scalps, balanced to oily scalps, and more products.
Check out their line here.
2. 100% Pure Burdock and Neem Healthy Scalp Shampoo
This shampoo is said to unclog pores, stimulate circulation (for healthy hair growth), and alleviate dryness and itching. It achieves this with a number of natural ingredients like kelp, nettle, neem, pantheon, and burdock, as well as other organic botanicals. It uses burdock, neem, and nettle to help treat dandruff in place of harsher ingredients you’ll find in classic dandruff shampoos. According to one reviewer, “I love this shampoo. I've been using it off and on for almost ten years now and even though I try other shampoos I always come back to this one. I don't love the smell, which is why I stray away sometimes but the effect it has on my hair just can't be beat. I have hard water and this is one of the only sulfate free shampoos that actually keeps the buildup out of my hair. I love that it cleans without drying my hair out.”
Find the shampoo here.
3. Carina Organics Citrus Daily Moisturizing Shampoo
This certified organic shampoo counts on ingredients like plant, vegetable, and fruit extracts to keep hair clean and moisturized. It’s free of synthetic ingredients, parabens, gluten, soy, and more, and its citrus scent comes courtesy of tangerine oil. According to one reviewer, “Talk about a shampoo that leaves your hair silky smooth, literally keep it on my hair in the shower for 5 minutes, and what a difference it makes using this brand. Other products I have used that were "clean" were leaving my hair so dry. This brand and product shows up in every single hair wash. Its also crazy that my hair doesn't need to be straightened as much as it did before, its so much less frizzy when I dry it now. Amazing product.”
Learn more about this product here.
