These days most of us are aware of the dangers of SLS and parabens present in beauty products. The chemicals, though they give a temporary shine and glow, are often harmful in the long run. Especially, in shampoos, if you have recently been experiencing hairfall issues or dry, damaged hair, its time you switch to natural shampoos. Here is a list of the best SLS and paraben free shampoos available in India:
- The Body Shop Rainforest Shine Shampoo:
This is one of the most popular SLS and paraben free shampoos from TBS. It cleanses hair well and gives a healthy shine. Its ideal for dry and dull hair. Price: Rs.795 for 250ml
- Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Shampoo:
It is a luxurious shampoo infused with the goodness of macadamia oil, sugarcane and bamboo extract. It hydrates and softens hair and repairs split ends overtime. Price: Rs.725 for 385ml
- The Nature’s Co Watercress Hair Cleanser:
This is a gentle, cleansing shampoo suitable for all hair types. It also prevents hairfall and enhances hair growth with the natural effectiveness of watercress. Price: Rs.895 for 250ml
- Forest Essentials Madurai Jasmine & Mogra Hair Cleanser:
This shampoo from FE has an amazing pleasant fragrance of jasmines which lingers on your hair. The ayurvedic ingredients like reetha, shikakai, bhringraj and henna maintain the natural pH balance of scalp and rehydrates hair keeping it healthy. Price:Rs.775 for 200ml
- Organic Surge Moisture Boost Shampoo:
This is perfect for dry and frizzy hair. It contains organic olive leaf and grape vine extracts which revitalises hair and makes it silky smooth and manageable. Price: Rs.665 for 250ml
- Just Herbs Silky Strength Aloevera – Wheatgerm Moisturising Shampoo:
It is a herbal shampoo which effectively cleanses hair without stripping off its natural oils. It contains organic aloevera, hibiscus and vetiver which nourish the scalp, strengthen hair follicles and promote hair growth. Price: Rs.450 for 200ml
- Khadi Herbal Henna Tulsi Extra Conditioning Shampoo:
This shampoo is suitable for fine and limp hair. Henna and tulsi extract adds volume and gives healthy, strong, bouncy hair. It also helps to prevent hair greying. Price: Rs.210 for for 210ml
- Himalaya Herbals Anti Hairfall Shampoo:
It is a very affordable SLS and paraben free shampoo with a 2-in-1 formula that helps to reduce hairfall as well as providing nourishment and strengthening hair roots. This is suitable for all hair types, even colored or permed hair. Price: Rs.70 for 100ml and Rs.130 for 200ml.
- Omved Hydrating Shampoo:
This all-herbal shampoo deeply hydrates hair with geranium, aloevera and vitamin E extracts. It is not harsh on hair and makes hair softer and bouncier. Suitable for dry and damaged hair. Price: Rs.490 for 100ml.
- Kronokare Provencal Lavendar Repair the Hair Shampoo:
Kronokare is an Aromatherapy brand. The shampoo contains natural extracts of lavendar and thyme along with essential oils. It makes hair smooth and frizz-free and enhances the thickness. Price: Rs.325 for 220ml.
Remember, while making a shift from normal shampoos to natural, SLS, paraben free shampoos, initially you might experience hairfall and dryness. This is normal. Over time, your hair would get used and balances and restores itself to its natural state.