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What is your favourite SLS free shampoo?

31 replies

Squirrelfruitandnutkin · 09/02/2017 10:14

I used to be fairly loyal to dr organic aloe shampoo. But the last bottle I bought was really runny and watery. So I seem to be using lots more than I used to to wash my hair.

Time for a change! :)

What do you recommend?

I avoid sls because it dries my skin out and makes me itch like mad! Blush

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Melstarrynight · 09/02/2017 10:50

Faith in nature, they smell wonderful.

RoganJosh · 09/02/2017 10:53

Body shop rainforest is going down well here. I recently changed from Aubrey organics rosemary which was also good but expensive.
We tried ogx or whatever that used to be organics but it's got something so similar to SLS that we all itched like mad.

Bluebellevergreen · 09/02/2017 10:55

Dr organic has gone very watery. The shower gel I was given as a present didnt last long at all

marmitecheesetoast · 09/02/2017 11:00

I'm currently using the following SLS free shampoos -
Yes 2 Carrots
Boots Botanics Intensely Hydrating shampoo (but upsettingly think this may have been discontinued?)
And my current favourite ORS Curls Unleashed rosemary and coconut shampoo. Don't know whether you've got curly hair or not or whether that matters but I love the smell and lather you get with this!

WaterBelle · 09/02/2017 11:58

I just used Dr Organic (the coconut one) and have to say it was no where near as good as Faith in Nature.
I couldn't find Faith in Nature anywhere near me last time I looked. must try again.
I used to use the boots Naked range which I loved, but seems to be gone.
I avoid Yes to Carrots for ethical reasons.

myfavouritecolourispurple · 09/02/2017 12:31

I was using Liz Earle but said on another thread that I thought they'd changed the formulation and my hair was really lank and awful. However, I continued using it even though I'd bought a replacement at the hairdressers and my hair was fine, so I put it down to the very cold weather we had and hair having needed a cut.

Well. Today is really cold. And my hair is looking really lifeless again! So it obviously is something to do with really cold temperatures.

So I think I can recommend Liz Earle after all and even with the reformulation.

NomDePlumeReloaded · 09/02/2017 12:32

Pureology.

MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 09/02/2017 12:40

I alternate between these two as they're both for coloured hair. I prefer the L'Oréal one tbh.

What is your favourite SLS free shampoo?
What is your favourite SLS free shampoo?
poohsticks13 · 09/02/2017 12:47

I usually use Tara Smith and buy them from EBay. If I want to treat myself (or have vouchers!) I get some Aveda.

Squirrelfruitandnutkin · 09/02/2017 12:50

My hair is not coloured and fairly thick so don't need to consider those issues (it is going grey tho)

I've tried faith in nature and yes to carrots - I didn't like either - yes to carrots made me itch/ stung my eyes I think. And I can't remember why I didn't like faith in nature- but I didn't finish half the bottle before I moved on.

bluebelle - glad it's not just my imagination about it being too watery!

waterbelle - what's the ethical reason? I had assumed they were ok as brands go. Think they have the no animal testing logo 😬

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TaurielTest · 09/02/2017 12:52

Faith in Nature used to do a chocolate and rosemary one which I loved.

LadyOfTheCanyon · 09/02/2017 12:58

I've just starting the Dr Organics Tea tree one and it seems to be doing the world of good for my psoriasis.

WaterBelle · 09/02/2017 14:23

@Squirrelfruitandnutkin Didn't agree with Israel human rights, and have boycotted all Israeli products for a few years now. I also noticed they changed their products stamp from "Made in Israel" to Made in US and tried to hide the fact, somewhat immoral in my opinion.
More info here: electronicintifada.net/blogs/ali-abunimah/why-cosmetics-brand-yes-carrots-trying-hide-its-ties-israel

Squirrelfruitandnutkin · 09/02/2017 15:10

Wow! Definitely food for thought!

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Knitella · 09/02/2017 15:53

I'm really liking NOAH shampoo and conditioner at the moment. I bought them at Wholefoods. My hair is coloured and on the dry side.

www.noahforbeauty.com/en/

I've also tried Purelolgy at my friend's house and it's lovely. Foams up well for an SLS free shampoo.

m.pureology.com/

Madbengalmum · 09/02/2017 16:03

Espa shampoo and conditioner, smells amazing too. Just lovely and free of nasties.

building2017 · 09/02/2017 16:19

I used to love Shea Moisture shampoo and conditioner but the coconut oil makes my scalp break out. So I've moved over to Green People Daily Aloe Shampoo and Intensive Repair Conditioner which are good.

OreosOreosOreos · 09/02/2017 16:39

Moo Goo range - I had horrible eczema around my hairline and up onto my scalp in places and it's cleared it up a treat!

Trundle13 · 09/02/2017 20:47

Another vote for Body Shop Rainforest range Smile

MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 10/02/2017 15:05

I came across this article, it might be of interest to you.

www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/beauty-hair/hair/advice/a40432/best-sls-free-shampoos/

sparechange · 10/02/2017 15:06

OGX - the Moroccan oil one, or the one is the shiny brown bottle (not the matt brown bottle)

www.amazon.co.uk/d/cns/Organix-V97611-Moroccan-Argan-Oil-Shampoo-385ml/B0097FVTW2/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486739185&sr=8-1&keywords=ogx&tag=mumsnetforum-21

Boots and Waitrose also stock it

Jointhejoyrun75 · 10/02/2017 15:55

The Palmers coconut oil shampoo is fantastic, smells amazing and leaves my hair so soft www.amazon.co.uk/Palmers-Coconut-Formula-Shampoo-400ml/dp/B004NOZJVE/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1486742080&sr=8-2&keywords=palmers+coconut+oil+shampoo&tag=mumsnetforum-21

RoganJosh · 10/02/2017 16:15

The OGX one has something so similar to SLS though that it seems to act as SLS does.
Ingredients:
Aqua (Water)

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Dimethicone Copolyol

Cocamide DEA

Glycol Distearate

Argania Spinoza (Argan) Kernel Oil

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter) Extract

Parfum

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Extract

Panthenol

Polyquaternium-11

Cetyl Alcohol

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

PEG-23M

DMDM Hydantoin

CI 16035 (Red 40)

CI 19140 (Yellow 5)

Benzyl Benzoate

Limonene

Linalool
Read more at www.boots.com/ogx-renewing-moroccan-argan-oil-shampoo-385ml-10128761#AUktz4F4cJds9Z1o.99

sparechange · 10/02/2017 17:45

rogan
DH and I are both super sensitive to SLS and parabans, and haven't had any problems with the OGX range...

Not sure what effect it would have one others though

MrsT2007 · 10/02/2017 18:06

Palmers coconut oil. Love it.

Or moogoo

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