Lavender Mint Moisturizing Shampoo

All hair and skin types.

Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.

Oily scalps, heavy product users and people who like a strong cleanse.

May feel too cleansing for some dry, curly, colour-treated or sensitive hair types. This depends on the full formula and your hair needs.

Most hair types, including those wanting a gentler wash.

Often paired with other surfactants to make a formula feel milder.

Oily scalps and routines that need a strong, clarifying wash.

Can be more cleansing than gentler surfactants. Many people use it happily, while others prefer milder options for everyday washing.

Those who like creamy, luxurious-feeling shampoo or conditioner textures.

It also provides a mild conditioning feel, helping formulas spread smoothly through the hair. Its use is common in many everyday cleansing products.

People who like a rich, stable lather in their cleansing products.

It is often used alongside primary surfactants to enhance texture and mildness. Its viscosity‑boosting effect can also improve the feel of rinse‑off formulas.

Those who enjoy naturally derived fragrance notes or prefer botanical essential oils.

Lavender oil is commonly used for its pleasant aroma and is often included in products aimed at creating a calming sensory experience. Like other essential oils, it is typically used in low concentrations.

Those who enjoy invigorating, minty formulas or products designed to refresh the scalp.

Peppermint oil is commonly used in small amounts for its sensory benefits and perceived scalp‑refreshing qualities. As with many essential oils, sensitivity varies between individuals.

Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.

Those using shampoos or washes that benefit from a richer, more stable texture.

It is a nonionic surfactant derived from glucose and is commonly used to improve viscosity in gentle cleansing products. It is well tolerated in most haircare formulas.

Most hair types wanting smoother, easier-to-manage hair.

Widely used in shampoos and conditioners for slip and softness.

People looking for a milder alternative to traditional sulphate surfactants.

It is often used in gentle or colour-care formulas because it provides effective cleansing with a softer feel. Despite the name, it is typically considered milder than many common sulphate surfactants.

Those looking for softer, easier-to-detangle hair.

It is derived from guar gum and is commonly used to enhance conditioning in shampoos and conditioners. It can also reduce static and improve manageability.

Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

Those interested in how a product’s texture and lather are achieved.

It is a simple mineral salt that helps create a familiar shampoo feel and can influence how a cleanser spreads through the hair.

Those in hard-water areas who want shampoos and conditioners to rinse more cleanly.

Chelating agents can support formula consistency and help prevent minerals from depositing on the hair or interfering with product texture. They are widely used in many rinse-off and leave-in formulations.

All products, especially in hard-water areas.

Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.

All products that need a preservative system.

Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.

Those looking for products with robust preservation, particularly in rinse-off formulas.

It is widely used in small amounts to protect formulas from microbial growth. Some people with sensitive skin or scalps may prefer to patch test products containing isothiazolinone preservatives.

Those needing products with reliable protection against product spoilage.

It is effective in very small amounts to support product longevity. Some people with sensitive skin or scalps may prefer to patch test products containing this preservative.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

People who enjoy a scented product.

Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.