Repair Shampoo Bar - Bergamot & Ylang Ylang
, by Paul Walker, 2 min reading time
Expected Benefits: Gentle yet effective cleansing without stripping natural oils Improved scalp health, reducing irritation, dandruff, and excess oil production Soft, smooth, and frizz-free hair with enhanced hydration and manageability Stronger, shinier hair with improved elasticity and reduced breakage Aromatherapeutic experience from bergamot and ylang-ylang essential oils This shampoo bar would be great for maintaining balanced scalp health while nourishing and strengthening hair.
Here's a breakdown of each ingredient and the benefits you can expect from a shampoo bar containing them:
Essential Oils:
- Bergamot Essential Oil – Known for its refreshing citrus scent, bergamot oil helps balance scalp oil production, reducing excess grease while soothing the scalp. It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties that can help with dandruff and scalp irritation.
- Ylang Ylang Essential Oil – Promotes hair growth by stimulating the scalp, improves hair texture, and helps regulate oil production. It also has a calming floral scent that provides a relaxing aromatherapy effect.
Cleansers & Surfactants:
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) – A gentle coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses hair without stripping natural oils, making it suitable for sensitive scalps.
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSA) – A mild, sulfate-free surfactant that provides a rich lather while being gentle on hair and scalp.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine – A mild foaming agent that enhances lather, reduces irritation, and helps condition hair.
Conditioning & Moisturizing Agents:
- BTMS 50 (Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol) – A conditioning emulsifier that helps detangle hair, reduces frizz, and makes hair feel softer and smoother.
- Coconut Oil – Deeply nourishes and strengthens hair, reduces protein loss, and helps prevent dryness and breakage.
- Cetyl Alcohol – A fatty alcohol that adds softness and hydration to the hair while helping to emulsify ingredients.
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein – Strengthens hair, adds volume, enhances shine, and helps repair damaged strands.
- Glycerin – A natural humectant that draws moisture into the hair and scalp, preventing dryness and improving hydration.
Preservative:
- Liquid Germall Plus – A broad-spectrum preservative that ensures the shampoo bar remains free from bacteria, mold, and fungi.
Expected Benefits:
- Gentle yet effective cleansing without stripping natural oils
- Improved scalp health, reducing irritation, dandruff, and excess oil production
- Soft, smooth, and frizz-free hair with enhanced hydration and manageability
- Stronger, shinier hair with improved elasticity and reduced breakage
- Aromatherapeutic experience from bergamot and ylang-ylang essential oils
This shampoo bar would be great for maintaining balanced scalp health while nourishing and strengthening hair.