Natural Haircare: Why Your Shampoo Might Be Causing Scalp Problems

Have you ever thought about the ingredients in your shop-bought shampoo? If you’ve ever struggled with a dry, flaky, itchy, or oily scalp, your shampoo may be the culprit.

Here’s the truth: almost every shampoo you’ve ever bought—no matter the price tag—is made with synthetic detergents (SYNDET). And it’s not just bottled shampoos; many shampoo bars on the market are also SYNDET-based.

These detergents can strip the scalp, upsetting its natural balance. For some people, this leads to dryness, itchiness, excess oil, or even flare-ups of conditions like scalp psoriasis or eczema around the hairline.

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Our Alternative: Real Shampoo Soap

Instead of detergents, we craft our shampoo soaps using natural ingredients that gently cleanse without stripping your scalp. They’re paired with our handmade conditioners, designed to leave your hair soft and manageable.

• If you have psoriasis, eczema, or sensitive skin, we recommend starting with our Fragrance Free Shampoo Soap or Goats Milk Shampoo Soap, alongside our Fragrance Free Conditioner. (links in italic)

• For everyone else, you can simply pick your favourite scent from our full range (click [HERE]).

What to Expect When Switching

Our shampoo soaps are very different from liquid shampoos and many conventional shampoo bars, so your hair may go through a short adjustment period as it detoxes from synthetic ingredients.

During this time, your hair might feel a little “off” or behave differently than usual. Don’t worry—this is temporary. Once your hair adjusts, many customers find the results wonderfully nourishing and long-lasting.

✨ A few things to keep in mind:

• Not recommended for hard water areas (hard water can affect results).

• Make sure you lather well and rinse thoroughly for best results.

• Allow a few washes for your hair to fully adapt.

• If your hair still doesn’t love the bar after the transition, don’t panic—our bars double beautifully as body soap.

Not sure if it’s right for you? Try one of our travel-sized bars first [click HERE].

How to Use Our Shampoo Soap

Step 1: Wet hair and rub the bar directly onto your scalp and hair until you build a lather.
(If you don’t get much lather at first, it may be due to product or oil build-up. Simply rinse and repeat until you do.)

Step 2: Rinse thoroughly, making sure all soap is removed from your hair.

Step 3: Apply conditioner if needed, then rinse well.

✨ Switching to natural shampoo soap can be a small change with a big impact—helping your scalp feel balanced, soothed, and refreshed without harsh chemicals.

A Note from Us

Please check each product page for full ingredient lists, details, and allergy information.

We want to be clear: we are not doctors or dermatologists. We cannot diagnose skin conditions, and we would never suggest ignoring medical advice. What we can do is provide gentle, natural alternatives that many of our customers have found helpful for managing their skin.