Meet our Shampoo Bars
What’s Inside?
When you pick up one of our shampoo bars, you’ll notice we use thoughtfully chosen ingredients designed to gently cleanse, nourish, and condition your hair—without the heavy plastic bottle. They are also do not contain sulfates, parabens or silicones. We hope you find them to be as wonderful as we do.
Here’s a breakdown of the core ingredients in our shampoo bars. Depending on the specific bar, additional ingredients may vary, but all bars include the foundational ingredients listed below.
SCI Noodles (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate)
What it does:
This is the main cleansing ingredient in our bars. It creates a rich, creamy lather and gently removes dirt and oil without stripping your hair.
Where it comes from:
Derived from coconut oil, SCI is a mild plant-based surfactant often called “baby foam” because it’s so gentle on the skin and scalp.
Coco Betaine
What it does:
Helps boost foam and makes the formula even gentler by balancing out cleansing power. It also improves how soft your hair feels after washing.
Where it comes from:
Made from coconut oil fatty acids. It’s a mild, naturally derived cleansing agent commonly used in gentle shampoos.
Mango Butter
What it does:
Adds moisture and nourishment, helping to soften hair and reduce dryness.
Where it comes from:
Extracted from the seed of the mango fruit. It’s rich in natural fatty acids and vitamins.
BTMS-50 (Behentrimonium Methosulfate & Cetearyl Alcohol Blend)
What it does:
This is our conditioning powerhouse. It helps detangle hair, reduce frizz, and leave hair feeling smooth, soft, and manageable after washing. It also helps improve slip, making hair easier to comb through.
Where it comes from:
BTMS-50 is a blended conditioning ingredient made from Behentrimonium Methosulfate (a gentle conditioning agent derived from rapeseed/canola oil) and cetearyl alcohol (a fatty alcohol derived from coconut or palm oil sources). Despite the word “alcohol,” cetearyl alcohol is not drying—it actually acts as a moisturizer and thickener in cosmetic formulations.
Sodium Lactate
What it does:
A natural humectant that helps attract moisture into the hair, improving softness and hydration.
Where it comes from:
Produced through the fermentation of natural sugars.
DL Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
What it does:
Strengthens hair, improves elasticity, and adds shine while helping to retain moisture.
Where it comes from:
A stable form of vitamin B5, typically derived from plant-based sources through laboratory conversion.
Honeyquat
What it does:
A conditioning ingredient that helps reduce frizz, improve softness, and add slip for easier combing.
Where it comes from:
Derived from natural honey, modified to be water-soluble so it can easily blend into hair products.
Sil-Olea (Natural Silicone Alternative)
What it does:
Gives hair that silky, smooth feel without using traditional silicones. Helps reduce frizz and improves manageability.
Where it comes from:
Made from plant-based oils (including olive-derived components) designed to mimic the lightweight feel of silicone in a more natural way.
Germall Plus (Preservative)
What it does:
Germall Plus is used in very small amounts to keep the shampoo bar safe, stable, and free from harmful microbial growth such as bacteria, mold, and yeast. This ensures the product remains fresh and safe to use throughout its shelf life.
Where it comes from:
It is a broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative created for use in personal care products. It is lab-formulated and widely used in rinse-off and leave-on formulations to maintain product safety.
Why it’s included:
Because our shampoo bars contain water-soluble and naturally derived ingredients, a preservative is essential to protect against microbial growth once the product is exposed to water in the shower. Germall Plus helps ensure the bar stays safe and effective from first use to last.
Why These Ingredients Matter
Every ingredient in our shampoo bars is chosen with purpose—gentle cleansing, effective conditioning, and a focus on high-quality, skin-friendly materials. The result is a long-lasting bar that cleans beautifully without the harshness found in many traditional shampoos.
This ingredient guide "What it does" and "Where it comes from" was developed with the help of AI writing tools and carefully reviewed to ensure it reflects our formulations accurately and clearly.