Many girls and women dream of beautiful hair. The health 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 the hair are constantly found, due to which itching, dandruff and dryness can occur. Certificates of various organizations help distinguish organic shampoos. For example, the Italian ICEA Institute exercises strict control at all stages of the production of organic and natural cosmetics.
There are more than ten such certification companies in the world that issue documents on compliance with high standards and requirements.
Be careful chemistry!
The second way to find organic hair shampoo is to study the composition of the product. Basic Rules:
1. Natural cosmetics should not contain aggressive components: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), DMDN Hydantion, PEG- and Ceteareth, Fragrance. In other words, in the “right” shampoo you will not find parabens, artificial colors and strong perfumes, oil products.
2. The order of the components directly speaks of 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 women are talking about disappointment. Organic hair shampoos are quite different from the mass market and professional products. Reviews note a specific smell, a more fluid texture, low foaming and increased consumption - all this is a payment for the absence of harmful chemical components. Unfortunately, hair doesn’t get used to natural remedies right away.
Washing base
Separately, I would like to note the “famous” component of 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 grease from the surface, therefore, in addition to the cosmetic industry, SLS is used in industry. Agree, caring for your favorite hair with a tool similar to gel for cleaning the engine or washing the machine is at least strange. An analogue of sodium lauryl sulfate is SLES. Both substances are cheap and give a plentiful foam.
Organic shampoo base can consist of milder surfactants (surfactants), including magnesium laureth sulfate, lauryl glucoside, cocoglucoside, cocoyl sodium and others.
Organic Brands
Manufacturers of cosmetics quickly realized the growing popularity of organic cosmetics. Natural hair shampoos of various price categories today produce many brands. The main problem of the fair sex is to find the best organic shampoo.
We present a list of the most popular brands:
- Desert Essence.
- Avalon Organics
- Natura Siberica.
- “Recipes of grandmother Agafia.”
Desert essence
The main mission of Desert Essence was initially to study the beneficial properties of natural oils, but after research in the laboratory, experts began to independently produce cosmetics. The quality of the American brand is confirmed by USDA and NSF certificates, according to which the content of organic substances should be at least 70%.
Desert Essence Organic Coconut Hair Shampoo is an undisputed favorite among Russian customers. This tool can restore health and shine to dry curls. Due to intensive moisturizing with coconut oil, the hair looks lively and well-groomed. The undoubted advantage of shampoo is its delicious smell of “tropical cocktail”, and to achieve the best effect, the manufacturer advises using conditioner.
You can buy Desert Essence products 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 formed in the USA in 1989, and products are also tested by NSF and USDA. As the active ingredients in the production, various oils, vitamin C, extracts of lavender, rosemary, aloe juice, coenzyme Q10 are used.
A true bestseller in the world of natural cosmetics is Biotin B-Complex Therapy Thickening Shampoo. The composition is enhanced by oat extract, vitamin E and biotin, which allows you to give curls volume, stimulate growth, reliably cleanse the skin and make them stronger and thicker. The manufacturer's promises, of course, are impressive, but the fair sex has developed an ambiguous opinion about this tool.
Like many organic shampoos, the Avalon Organics product has an unobtrusive and light aroma of citrus mixed with herbs. At first glance, the product cleanses well and even eliminates frequent shampooing. However, the benefits of Biotin B-Complex Shampoo end there. After several applications, the fair sex noted the appearance of itching. In addition, the hair becomes stiffer, confusion appears and hair loss intensifies.
Natura Siberica
After the leaders of the American market, we move on to domestic manufacturers. Looking for inexpensive organic shampoos? The list is continued by Natura Siberica, the first Russian brand to present natural cosmetics on healing Siberian herbs and plants.
The quality of products 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 the company Natura Siberica an 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 gentle orange shade with an incredible smell of ripe sea buckthorn cope with the tasks 100%.
“Deep cleansing and care”
In the ranking of Natura Siberica, the first place is occupied by “Sea-buckthorn shampoo: deep cleansing and care", designed for oily and normal hair. According to the manufacturer's promises, the product reduces brittleness, eliminates dandruff, cleanses the scalp, nourishes, strengthens hair follicles and stimulates growth.
In addition to Altai sea buckthorn oil, Moroccan oil, hawthorn, Arctic raspberries, Kuril tea and wild peppermint are present.
Customer reviews note that sea buckthorn shampoo has a good consistency and unobtrusive aroma. The product is used sparingly, does not tangle hair and keeps the curls fresh longer than regular shampoo. In addition, all Natura Siberica bottles are available with convenient dispensers.
“Recipes of grandmother Agafia”
Folk recipes even today do not lose their relevance. Women in Russia always had luxurious hair, which they looked after with the help of egg yolks, nettles and other herbs, honey and oils.
In 2002, the company Recipes of Grandmother Agafia, a manufacturer of natural cosmetics, appeared on the Russian market. According to legend, the recipes of the Siberian herbalist Ermakova 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 collections of “Recipes of Granny Agafia” are organic. Shampoos, reviews of which were voiced in our review, did not contain aggressive SLS and SLES. However, not all products of the domestic brand guarantee a harmless set of components. For this reason, opinions regarding shampoos and conditioners are very different.
We advise you to carefully read the composition on the label, as well as study customer reviews. For example, a “Traditional Siberian Shampoo No. 2”, the basis of which is birch propolis, will become a successful purchase. In addition, the composition contains essential oils of heather and ginseng, as well as nettle extract.
The product is intended for healing the scalp and restoring damaged hair. The shampoo gently cleanses, does not cause allergies and does not dry the ends, but additional care in the form of a balm or indelible oil to curls is still necessary. The product foams well enough and smells good. As for the composition, as a washing base, the specialists of Agafia's Grandma Recipes company use a less aggressive substance - Magnesium Laureth Sulfate.