Many girls and women dream of beautiful hair. The he alth and appearance of curls is influenced not only by nutrition, but also by environmental factors.
An important role is played by the cosmetics that you use for hair care. Washing and styling are incredibly traumatic procedures that can damage already weak curls. Today, the fair sex is increasingly paying attention to labels and choosing organic shampoos.
Certification
In modern cosmetics, components harmful to hair are constantly found, due to which itching, dandruff and dryness can occur. Certificates from various organizations help to distinguish organic shampoos. For example, the Italian ICEA Institute exercises strict control at all stages of the production of organic and natural cosmetics.
The world worksmore than ten similar certification companies that issue documents on compliance with high standards and requirements.
Beware of chemistry
The second way to find an organic hair shampoo is to study the ingredients of the product. Ground rules:
1. Natural cosmetics should not contain aggressive components: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), DMDN Hydantion, PEG- and Ceteareth, Fragrance. In other words, in the composition of the “right” shampoo you will not find parabens, artificial colors and strong fragrances, petroleum products.
2. The order of the components directly indicates their concentration. At the top of the list, natural shampoos should be dominated by various extracts and essential oils, herbal decoctions.
After switching to gentle hair products, some of the fair sex speak of disappointment. Organic hair shampoos are quite different from the mass market and professional products. Reviews note a specific smell, a more liquid texture, low foaming and an increase in consumption - all this is a fee for the absence of harmful chemical components. Unfortunately, hair sometimes does not get used to natural remedies right away.
Wash base
Separately, I would like to note the “famous” component SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate). This is an inexpensive detergent base that is derived from coconut oil. For hair and skin, sodium lauryl sulfate is one of the most dangerous ingredients. It perfectly removes fat from the surface, therefore, in addition to cosmeticindustry, SLS is used in industry. Agree, taking care of your favorite hair with a product similar to a gel for cleaning an engine or washing a car is at least strange. An analogue of sodium lauryl sulfate is SLES. Both substances are cheap and produce abundant foam.
Organic shampoo base may consist of milder surfactants (surfactants), including magnesium laureth sulfate, lauryl glucoside, cocoglucoside, sodium cocoyl and others.
Organic Brands
Cosmetics manufacturers have quickly caught on to the growing popularity of organic cosmetics. Today, many brands produce natural hair shampoos of various price categories. The main problem of the fair sex is to find the best organic shampoo.
We present a list of the most sought after brands:
- Desert Essence.
- Avalon Organics.
- Natura Siberica.
- “Grandma Agafia’s Recipes.”
Desert Essence
The main mission of Desert Essence was originally to study the beneficial properties of natural oils, but after research in the laboratory, specialists began to produce cosmetics on their own. The quality of the American brand is confirmed by USDA and NSF certificates, according to which the content of organic substances must be at least 70%.
Desert Essence Organic Coconut Hair Shampoo is the undisputed favorite of Russian customers. This tool is able to restore he alth and shine to dry curls. Dueintensive moisturizing with coconut oil, the hair looks alive and well-groomed. The undoubted advantage of the shampoo is its delicious “tropical cocktail” smell, and for best results, the manufacturer recommends using a conditioner.
You can buy Desert Essence in Russian online stores, but when ordering from abroad, organic products will cost at least half the price.
Avalon Organics
Another leader in the natural cosmetics market is Avalon Organics. The company was founded in the USA in 1989, the products are also tested by NSF and USDA specialists. Various oils, vitamin C, extracts of lavender, rosemary, aloe juice, coenzyme Q10 are used as active ingredients in the production.
A true bestseller in the world of natural cosmetics is Biotin B-Complex Therapy Thickening Shampoo. The composition is fortified with oat extract, vitamin E and biotin, which allows you to add volume to curls, stimulate growth, reliably cleanse the skin and make them stronger and thicker. The promises of the manufacturer, of course, are impressive, but the fair sex has an ambiguous opinion about this tool.
Like many organic shampoos, Avalon Organics has a discreet and light scent of citrus with a touch of herbs. At first glance, the product cleans well and even eliminates the need for frequent shampooing. However, the benefits of Biotin B-Complex Shampoo end there. After several applications, the fair sex notesthe appearance of itching. In addition, hair becomes coarser, tangled, and shedding increases.
Natura Siberica
After the leaders of the American market, we are moving to domestic manufacturers. Looking for inexpensive organic shampoos? The list continues with Natura Siberica, the first Russian brand to present natural cosmetics based on medicinal Siberian herbs and plants.
Product quality is confirmed by several international certificates (ECOCERT, ICEA, BDIH). In search of the best samples, the company's specialists participate in unique expeditions. Three years ago, the construction of the country's first organic farm began in Siberia. The work is carried out jointly with the indigenous peoples of the region.
Quality, natural composition and competent promotion have created Natura Siberica's impeccable reputation not only in Russia but also abroad. A series of hair products with sea buckthorn captivated charming customers. Organic shampoos, conditioners, masks and oil complexes of a delicate orange hue with an incredible smell of ripe sea buckthorn cope with the tasks at 100%.
“Deep cleansing and care”
In the Natura Siberica rating, the first place is taken by “Sea buckthorn shampoo: deep cleansing and care”, designed for oily and normal hair. According to the promises of the manufacturer, the product reduces brittleness, eliminates dandruff, cleanses the scalp, nourishes, strengthens hair follicles and stimulates growth.
In addition to Altai sea buckthorn oil, it containsfeatures Moroccan oil, hawthorn, arctic raspberry, kuril tea and wild peppermint.
Customer reviews note that sea buckthorn shampoo has a good consistency and unobtrusive aroma. The product is used sparingly, does not tangle the hair and keeps the curls fresher longer than a regular shampoo. In addition, all Natura Siberica bottles come with convenient dispensers.
“Granny Agafia’s Recipes”
Folk recipes do not lose their relevance even today. Women in Russia have always had luxurious hair, which they looked after with egg yolks, nettles and other herbs, honey and oils.
In 2002, the company “Grandmother Agafia's Recipes” appeared on the Russian market, a manufacturer of natural cosmetics. According to legend, the recipes of the Siberian herbalist Yermakova Agafya Tikhonovna formed the basis of the funds. Unfortunately, in reality, such a person did not exist, which, however, did not affect the quality of the brand's products.
It is worth noting that only some of the hair products presented in the "Grandma Agafia's Recipes" collections are organic. Shampoos, reviews of which were announced in our review, did not contain aggressive SLS and SLES. However, not all domestic brand products guarantee a harmless set of components. For this reason, opinions about shampoos and conditioners vary widely.
We advise you to carefully read the composition on the label, as well as study the reviewsshoppers. For example, “Traditional Siberian Shampoo No. 2”, which is based on birch propolis, will be a good purchase. In addition, the composition contains essential oils of heather and ginseng, as well as nettle extract.
The product is designed to improve the scalp and restore damaged hair. The shampoo gently cleanses, does not cause allergies and does not dry out the ends, but additional care in the form of a balm or leave-in oil is still necessary for curls. The product lathers well and smells good. As for the composition, the specialists of the company "Grandmother Agafya's Recipes" use a less aggressive substance - Magnesium Laureth Sulfate.
