Who hasn’t seen this shampoo commercial? Model
jumps into the shower using shampoo Ex, she lathers
and lathers her hair, and then she rinses it and tops it
off with a quick blow-dry. Cut to model smiling
insanely with her large mane which is now bouncing
and shining ridiculously just as the commercial ends…
haven’t we seen them all!
The unfortunate reality is that most mainstream
shampoos can be deceiving. They are loaded with
nasty chemicals that do more harm than good. The
majority of shampoos sold contain caustic detergent
ingredients such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS),
sodium Laureth sulfate (SLES), Formaldehyde
releasers, BHT, Microplastics, Synthetic fragrance
and a host of other dirty ingredients.
Have you seen how much a synthetic shampoo
lathers over a natural one that sometimes you need to
struggle with? The reason is the absence of synthetic
foaming agents.
Research has shown that these detergents have the
potential to cause skin irritation. Further research
points to the fact that they can also be a factor in
premature graying and hair loss, and may even
damage the hair follicles over time so that as the hair
grows out of the scalp, it becomes more fine and
wispy.
What you put on your body is as important as what
you put in it, so why not make sure that what you’re
using is good for you? Cleanly formulated shampoos
are typically made with gentle ingredients that can be
beneficial, nutritious and moisturizing for your hair and
scalp.
Furthermore, have you wondered what happens to the
dirty water which leaves your bathroom drain after
you have showered? That water is called grey waste..
And typically the grey waste from your shower and the
millions of others ends up contaminating our streams,
rivers and oceans and these ingredients (as grey
waste) are seriously toxic to marine life. Did you know
that many of these ingredients are responsible for
the world’s reef getting slowly bleached?
Now that’s a solid reason to switch!
And when you use a clean formulated shampoo, the
grey waste from your shower drain is good enough to
be used in your own garden! That’s a huge difference.
So why not make the switch to cleaner. For a cleaner
you and cleaner Earth.
Ok. Now that I know this, how can I find good, natural,
clean shampoos?
Unfortunately with the growing trend and demand for
natural, pure and organic products, there are many
many false claims that many many brands across the
globe do. And everyday people get green washed into
thinking that the products they are using (daily) are
good and safe.
The reality is far from this. 7 out of 10 products in our
vanity contain dirty ingredients. And we don’t even
know it.
Zoobop.com is the world’s first brand reader, a
platform that checks any personal care brand you use
to see if it is really that clean. All you need to do is type
the brand name and hit bop.. that’s it. A clean or dirty
score of the brand you use will be shown with details
on the kind of ingredients it carries.
For instance, if you are curious about seeing Hair
brand EX… all you need to do is type brand Ex (name),
and voila the results will show. Your brand is scored
from 0-5, in which 0 is terrible and 5 is Super.
Aren’t you curious to see how your brand fares?
Zoobop’s mission is to empower you with information
so you can better choices.
And what’s more, All brands that sell on the zoo market
are strictly vetted with a zoobop score for you to shop
clean.
To make everything easier, here is a list of my top picks
for you to choose from.
LUXURY
1
SOULTREE licorice hair repair shampoo with
strengthening bhringraj
Key takeaway: provides nourishment without any
harsh chemicals, prevents premature greying,
moisturizes, nourishes and strengthens your hair.
Shop for this hair-strengthening shampoo if you
want thick and healthy hair.
Who is it for: Fine, straight hair
2
VIKARAH ausadhiya kesah marjana
(medical hair cleanser)
Key takeaway: Deeply cleanses and nourishes from
within. Transforms hair into luscious, thick and shiny
locks.
Who is it for: All hair types
Who is it for: Fine, straight hair
MEDIUM
3
BARE NECESSITIES mason & co dessert dry
shampoo 500
Key takeaway: Most Dry shampoos leave a white
residue hence buy this natural dry shampoo which is
perfect for Indian brown hair. It treats your locks to a
heavenly dessert while removing dirt and oil buildup.
Who is it for: All hair types
4
ARATA natural hydrating hair shampoo with
ginkgo, ginger, and indian gooseberry for
men and women
Key takeaway: gently cleanses while leaving hair
feeling moisturized and luxurious. Provides high
nourishment, and helps repair dry, damaged hair.
Who is it for: All hair types.
BUDGET
5 THE EARTH RESERVE tuberose & ylang ylang 5 infused shampoo 295
Key takeaway: Sick of seeing hair strands on your
brush? Buy a natural anti-hair fall shampoo.This
shampoo nourishes and restores the earth’s natural
balance.
Has a soothing, calming fragrance that helps in
relieving stress and eases fatigue while bathing.
Who is it for: All hair types facing dandruff, hair fall
6
SATLIVA hemp with argan and activated
charcoal shampoo
Key takeaway: Buy this shampoo bar to save some
extra bucks. Acts as both shampoo and conditioner
in one. helps to purify your hair and clear out excess
build-up, adds a luxurious silky feel, strengthens your
hair follicles and other scalp conditions.
Who is it for: All hair type