stock here. Dr Bonners for body wash too…simple, not expensive. Works.
If you’re looking for a truly natural shampoo with minimal ingredients—nothing with industrial detergents or hard-to-pronounce chemicals—here are some options that focus on simple, recognizable components:
- DIY & Ultra-Natural Shampoo Alternatives
If you want the purest option, you can make your own shampoo with just a few ingredients:
Baking soda rinse: Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda in 1 cup of water, apply to scalp, and rinse with water.
Apple cider vinegar rinse: Mix 1 tablespoon of ACV in 1 cup of water as a conditioning rinse.
Egg wash: Beat an egg and use it to wash hair, followed by a water rinse (great for protein boost).
Soapnut (Reetha) rinse: Boil dried soapnuts in water, strain, and use as a mild, natural cleanser.
- Pre-Made Natural Shampoos
These brands use only plant-based, gentle ingredients, with no sulfates, parabens, or synthetic chemicals:
Ultra-Simple Natural Options
Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Soap (Unscented or with Essential Oils)
Ingredients: Organic saponified oils (olive, coconut, jojoba, hemp), water, essential oils.
Note: Needs to be diluted for hair use. Some may need an ACV rinse to balance pH.
Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Shampoo Bars
Ingredients: Saponified oils (coconut, castor, olive, jojoba), herbal extracts, essential oils.
No sulfates, no synthetic fragrance, and zero detergents.
Fat and the Moon Shampoo Bar
Ingredients: Cocoa butter, coconut oil, castor oil, jojoba oil, and rosemary/lavender extracts.
No preservatives, sulfates, or synthetic ingredients.
Mild, Minimalist Natural Shampoo Brands
Morocco Method Raw Shampoo
Ingredients: Aloe vera, clay, essential oils, seaweed extracts.
No lather (no detergents!), great for scalp health.
Wildland Organics The Minimalist Shampoo Bar
Ingredients: Saponified oils (olive, coconut, shea butter), aloe vera, essential oils.
Great for those who want minimal, recognizable ingredients.
Plaine Products Refillable Shampoo
Ingredients: Aloe juice, coconut oil, rosemary, chamomile, essential oils.
Vegan, biodegradable, and refillable aluminum bottles.
Baja Baby Shampoo
Ingredients: Aloe vera, calendula, organic plant oils, chamomile.
Fragrance-free, tear-free, and great for sensitive scalps.
Super-Clean Liquid Shampoo with Simple Ingredients
100% Pure Burdock & Neem Shampoo
Ingredients: Coconut oil-based cleansers, aloe vera, rose hydrosol, essential oils, tea tree, burdock root.
Good for scalp health without sulfates or synthetic detergents.
Carina Organics Daily Moisturizing Shampoo
Ingredients: Water, coconut oil-derived cleanser, aloe vera, chamomile, nettle, and essential oils.
Gentle but effective without harsh detergents.
Acure Simply Smoothing Coconut Shampoo
Ingredients: Aloe, coconut oil-based cleansers, shea butter, argan oil.
Free of sulfates, parabens, and synthetic fragrances.
Which One’s Best for You?
Oily scalp? Try Morocco Method, ACV rinses, or Dr. Bronner’s (diluted).
Dry scalp? Chagrin Valley, Wildland Organics, or Carina Organics.
Sensitive skin? Baja Baby Shampoo, Fat and the Moon, or a DIY egg wash.
Zero waste? Shampoo bars like Chagrin Valley or Wildland Organics.
Would you like a recommendation based on your hair type?
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