Why and how to switch to organic shampoo?

Shampoo is a hygiene product that is an integral part of our daily lives. It allows us to have clean, soft and light hair, and possibly act on a targeted problem: anti-dandruff, lack of volume, oily roots, etc. But how do you choose the right organic shampoo? How to make a successful transition? Why choose a natural hair routine? Centifolia takes stock.

The ingredients of organic shampoos

Do you know what’s really in your shampoo? Have you already detailed the list of ingredients displayed on the packaging (INCI list)? Very often, one or two natural ingredients, very attractive and sensory, are highlighted on the shampoo label: vanilla, honey, sweet almond milk, etc. This is to make you want to buy the product without this ingredient having a specific use in the formula. These hair products are more focused on sensoriality in order to deliver to the consumer a particularly addictive scent and very abundant foam. When choosing a certified organic shampoo, the first purchasing criterion is generally to avoid putting unwanted substances in contact with our scalp. Of course, the other significant advantage is to choose biodegradable and environmentally friendly products which will not pollute groundwater. In fact, conventional, uncertified shampoos often contain:

• sulfates (detergents),
• silicone (which is used to coat and make the hair shine),
• parabens (for conservation) not authorized in the product specifications organic products
• dyes,
• synthetic perfumes.

The stated objectives often relate to “comfort”: abundant foam, a thick or shiny texture, a very fragrant perfume, etc.

You are certainly attached to these pleasures and hesitate to move from a non-organic routine to an organic routine for your hair. “My hair will become dull and sticky, organic shampoos don’t lather, the smells are not pleasant…”. Here are some common ideas about organic hair products. Below we explain how to transition to a natural hair routine that will help you strengthen the health of your hair and ensure its beauty and softness.

Switch from a conventional shampoo to an organic shampoo

Whether you want to find solutions for switching to an organic beauty routine or reassure yourself about the benefits of your transition to organic, by reading this text, you are already changing something: your state of mind. Because it is obvious that changing our beauty routine, like any habit, requires effort, time and getting out of our comfort zone.

Here are the essential steps to successfully transition to organic, while keeping in mind that this transition takes place over time and that you will certainly have to wait several weeks in order to see and feel the first effects on the beauty and, above all, on the good health of your hair and scalp:

• Step 1: brushing your hair

Morning and evening, remember to brush your hair using a wooden brush. This step helps activate circulation and distribute sebum throughout the hair.

• Step 2: hair detox treatment

Once or twice a week, apply a detoxifying treatment to your hair before shampooing to eliminate synthetic product residues and strengthen the hair fiber. What is a detox hair treatment and how to use it? We explain everything to you in this article

• Step 3: shampoo

Applying a shampoo is essential to rid your scalp of impurities and nourish the hair fiber. The advantage of organic shampoos is that they can be spaced out: 1 to 2 times a week will be enough (after a period of gradual adaptation, starting with your usual rhythm). Do you find that the foam is not abundant enough? Don’t worry, this is the very principle of organic shampoos: only use the essentials. Be sure to distribute the shampoo evenly throughout your hair and the shampoo will be just as effective as a chemical product that foams a lot (and therefore contains many unnecessary foaming agents).

• Step 4: conditioner

Throughout your transition, the conditioner is used after each shampoo on damp hair. You can choose it according to your hair type or your needs: (softness, volume, repair, shine).

• Step 5: the oil bath

The oil bath is optional but this step will allow you to deeply nourish your hair. During your transition, perform oil baths 1 to 2 times a week by distributing the oil on your dry hair and wrapping it in a towel, you can leave it on for a few hours to overnight. Do not hesitate to reread our advice to find out which vegetable oil to choose for your hair.

In addition to this routine, it is essential to take action on your lifestyle in order to promote the beauty and good health of your hair. Avoiding exposure to pollution and cigarette smoke, eating fresh fruits and vegetables daily and hydrating yourself sufficiently are some essential rules that will allow you to reap all the benefits of your transition.

How to recognize an organic shampoo?

Organic shampoos are Cosmos organic certified by organizations such as Cosmecert, Bureau Veritas or Ecocert, which guarantee their compliance with very strict specifications. They contain 95% or more ingredients of natural origin and a minimum of 10% ingredients from Organic Farming in rinse-off products (such as shampoos). Their formulation differs in particular from conventional shampoos thanks to the origin of the ingredients. Organic shampoos today bring you all the pleasure of an application (pleasant foam, delicate and natural fragrance, easy rinsing, etc.), and above all, good long-term health for your hair. An organic shampoo generally contains:

• A cleansing base formulated with gentle surfactants (Capryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, etc.) which will allow the hair to be washed without damaging the scalp.
• Plant active ingredients such as vegetable oils (sunflower, camellia, castor oil, etc.) which allow the product to deliver a targeted benefit: nourishing, restorative, etc.
• Possibly, mineral active ingredients such as bentonite clay powder
• Moisturizing and emollient agents like glycerin
• Gelling agents like xanthan gum
• Natural fragrance so that applying the shampoo remains a pleasure
• Water which allows the shampoo to have a fluid texture and which remains the main ingredient of a liquid shampoo (unlike a solid shampoo which does not contain water).

Don’t hesitate to reread all our tips for taking care of your hair naturally and every season: making it luminous and silky in winter and protecting it throughout the summer.

Centifolia organic shampoos, a real comforting envelope

Centifolia offers you a wide range of sulfate-free organic cream shampoos, with a biodegradable formula and made in France, to meet all your needs:

• Candy
• Nutrition
• Purifying
• Anti-dandruff
• Repairer

The cream texture of these shampoos is obtained thanks to a real emulsion, which consists of mixing the aqueous phase with oil to obtain a nice cream that is respectful of your hair fiber.

Do you prefer the gel texture? Brilliance and Volume shampoos will easily find their place in your beauty routine, for naturally beautiful hair!

After each shampoo, it is advisable to brush your hair well to preserve its shine and beauty. Don’t hesitate to reread all our hair tips and tricks!