Mica is a natural stone mineral with shiny flakes. Mica powders are used to give a metallic or shimmery pearl-like effect. They are colored with other natural minerals and oxides to create a wide array of colors and effects. Mica is a wonderful natural product, but it’s also notorious for the use of child labor in its […]

This skin-friendly preservative is eco-certified, COSMOS and BDIH-compliant, and approved for natural cosmetics. We use it to ensure our shampoos don’t become homes to unwanted bacteria. Natural: no Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1-2* *The ingredients in this preservative (Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate) are subject to usage restrictions. We keep its usage to […]

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant derived from sunflower oil. We use it because it’s an antioxidant and can help with various skin conditions. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1

Hydrolyzed wheat protein is derived from wheat germ. We use it in our shampoos because it contains amino acids and high glutamine levels which can penetrate the hair shaft and strengthen hair. Despite being derived from wheat, it is gluten free. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1-2* *Hydrolyzed wheat protein can be […]

Lavender essential oil is derived from Lavender flowers. We use it for its calming floral scent and anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1

Glyceryl stearate citrate is a fatty acid derived from non-palm oil vegetable oils. It also occurs naturally in the human body. We use it as a key ingredient in our solid shampoos as it firms the bar, as well as conditioning and smoothing both the hair follicle and your scalp. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: […]

Corn starch is a fine powder made from the starchy part of corn. We use it because it’s excellent at absorbing excess oil in your hair and skin and helps to firm up our bars. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1

Derived from Rosemary leaves and a very strong antioxidant. We use it in our shampoos for its hair strengthening and regeneration properties as evidenced by several studies on essential oils for hair growth. It’s also a natural preservative.  Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1

Sodium cocoyl glutamate is derived from coconut oil. It produces foam and makes oil and water mix. It’s also biodegradable and gentle on skin and hair. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1

Shea butter is derived from shea nuts. We use it because it has anti-inflammatory properties and is very moisturizing. The shea butter we use is certified fairtrade and comes from Ghana. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1