Top 10 Benefits Of Organic Shampoo And Organic Hair Care

Mar 01, 2023by Rose Sergeant

Understanding The Benefits Of Organic Hair Care

If you're looking to switch to a natural and organic hair care routine, it's important to understand the key ingredients in your shampoo and conditioner and the benefits they provide.

The ingredients in these products can have a big impact on the health and appearance of your hair. In this article, we'll dive into the top ingredients in our organic shampoos and conditioners and the benefits they bring to your hair, mind and the environment.

Top 10 Benefits: Our Organic Shampoos and Conditioners

Gentle Cleansing - The organic ingredients in our natural shampoos and conditioners, such as Citrus Essential Oils, Citric acid, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Betaine, and Coco-Glucoside, provide a gentle yet effective cleansing experience for the hair and scalp.
Nourishing and Moisturising - The addition of Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder and butters, such as Shea Butter, provide a nourishing and moisturising experience for the hair and scalp.
Promote Healthy Hair Growth - The essential oils used in natural shampoos and conditioners, such as Lemon, Bergamot, and Grapefruit, are known for their ability to promote healthy hair growth and prevent hair loss.
Balance Scalp Oils - Ingredients such as Lime Essential Oil and Citric Acid help to regulate oil production on the scalp, leaving it feeling refreshed and balanced.
Soothes Sensitive Scalps - The use of calming and soothing ingredients, such as Bergamot Essential Oil and Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder, make natural shampoos and conditioners suitable for those with sensitive scalps.
Reduces Dandruff - Antifungal and antimicrobial ingredients, such as Orange Essential Oil, Lemon Essential Oil, and Bergamot Essential Oil, help to reduce dandruff and other scalp conditions.
Purifies Scalp - The acidic nature of essential oils, such as Lemon Essential Oil and Grapefruit Essential Oil, help to cleanse and purify the scalp, reducing build-up and promoting healthy hair.
Protects Hair from Damage - The high levels of antioxidants and vitamins found in essential oils, such as Orange Essential Oil and Lime Essential Oil, help to protect the hair from damage and maintain its health.
Adds Volume and Shine - Natural shampoos and conditioners containing ingredients such as Shea Butter and Coconut Oil help to add volume and shine to the hair, leaving it looking and feeling revitalised.
Eco-Friendly - By choosing natural, organic shampoos and conditioners, you are choosing to use products that are free from harmful chemicals and are a lot more eco-friendly.

Chemical Build Up In The Body

A little discussed fact, especially one that is surprisingly often left out of articles from organic hair and skin product companies, is that of absorption.

Everytime you wash your hair or skin, the chemicals or substances that are applied are absorbed into your body to some extent. Think years of daily showers, and it doesn’t take a vivid imagination to realise that toxic compounds are building up within.

While the chemical compounds for commercial shampoos, soaps and washes are approved safe for use, the long term effects of the internal build up of these substances is never mentioned.

If these compounds can cause irritation, redness and other effects on the skin, who knows what the long term effects of absorbing them into your body, even at very low levels, may be. Low levels over years can produce a large compounding effect.

Isn’t it just logical to use organic products?

Organic Shampoo and Conditioner: Understanding the Key Ingredients

At The Good Zest Company, we have always been very transparent about the ingredients we use in our hair and skin care formulas. After all, you want to know what you are exposing your skin and hair to in order to make the best choices.

Unfortunately, a list of ingredients doesn’t usually mean a lot to people so, here we have included a list of what our organic ingredients are and what they do.

Organic Shampoo Ingredients: A Breakdown

Aqua: Water is a key ingredient in our shampoos and conditioners as it helps to hydrate and nourish your hair and scalp.
Decyl Glucoside: This is a gentle and effective natural cleansing agent that helps to remove dirt, oil, and other impurities from your hair and scalp.
Lauryl Betaine: This ingredient helps to provide a rich lather, making your shampoo easier to work into your hair and scalp.
Xanthan Gum: This natural thickener helps to improve the consistency of your shampoo and make it easier to apply.
Sodium Chloride: Also known as salt, this ingredient helps to give your shampoo a thicker consistency and improve its cleansing properties.
Organic citrus essential oils: These essential oils are derived from citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and bergamots, and are known for their antioxidants, vitamins and their astringent, antifungal, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
Phenoxyethanol: This naturally occurring ingredient is used as a preservative to help extend the shelf life of your shampoo.
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder: This ingredient is extracted from the aloe vera plant and is known for its moisturising and nourishing properties.
Citric Acid: This ingredient helps to balance the pH of your shampoo and improve its effectiveness.
Dehdroacetic Acid: This ingredient is used as a preservative to help extend the shelf life of your shampoo.

Organic Conditioner Ingredients: A Breakdown

Aqua: Water is a key ingredient in shampoos and conditioners as it helps to hydrate and nourish your hair and scalp.
Cetearyl Alcohol: This ingredient helps to provide a rich, creamy texture to your conditioner, making it easier to work into your hair.
Betaine: This ingredient helps to provide a rich lather, making your conditioner easier to work into your hair and scalp.
Coco-Glucoside: This natural ingredient is a gentle and effective cleansing agent that helps to remove dirt, oil, and other impurities from your hair and scalp.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter: This ingredient, also known as shea butter, is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and helps to moisturise and nourish your hair.
Citrus Essential Oils: These essential oils are derived from citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and bergamots, and are known for their antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
Olea europaea Fruit Oil: This ingredient, also known as olive oil, is rich in antioxidants and vitamins and helps to moisturise and nourish your hair.
Helianthus annuus Seed Oil: This ingredient, also known as sunflower oil, is rich in antioxidants and vitamins and helps to moisturise and nourish your hair.
Cocos nucifera Oil: This ingredient, also known as coconut oil,is known for its moisturising properties and is commonly used in hair care products to nourish and protect the hair.

Phenoxyethanol: This ingredient is used as a preservative to help extend the shelf life of your conditioner.
Simmondsia chinensis Seed Oil: This ingredient, also known as jojoba oil, is rich in antioxidants and vitamins and helps to moisturise and nourish your hair.
Aloe barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder: This ingredient is extracted from the aloe vera plant and is known for its moisturising and nourishing properties.
Xanthan Gum: This natural thickener helps to improve the consistency of your conditioner and make it easier to apply.
Citric Acid: This ingredient helps to balance the pH of your conditioner and improve its effectiveness.
Lactic Acid: This ingredient helps to gently exfoliate your scalp, removing dead skin cells and promoting healthy hair growth.
Benzoic Acid: This ingredient is used as a preservative to help extend the shelf life of your conditioner.
Dehydroacetic Acid: This ingredient is used as a preservative to help extend the shelf life of your conditioner.
Tocopherol: This ingredient, also known as vitamin E, is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect your hair from damage caused by free radicals.

The Benefits of Citrus Essential Oils in Hair Care

Citrus essential oils are the base for our carefully blended range of products.

The essential oils, including orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, and bergamot, are used in our hair care products due to their levels of antioxidants, vitamins and their astringent,antifungal, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, as well as their ability to nourish and protect the hair.

When reading the benefits of the individual oils, it is important to note that citrus essential oils on their own are a very concentrated substance and can cause severe irritation, burning sensations and other problems.

Our Citrus essential oil based products are formulated by the founder of The Good Zest Company, Rose Sergeant, who is a Clinical Aromatherapist.

Each shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap and oil or lotion has been specifically blended with optimal concentrations of essential oils and other organic ingredients to make our products suitable for every skin and hair type while safely maximising their effectiveness.

The essential oils all contain the same base chemicals but where they vary is the concentration of compounds that differs from fruit to fruit, meaning that certain oils are better for certain applications and conditions.

Orange Essential Oil

Can add shine to dull hair: The natural oils in the orange peel contain terpenes such as limonene and citral, which can help to smooth the hair cuticle and add shine to dull hair. The cuticle is the outermost layer of the hair shaft and is made up of scales that overlap one another like tiles on a roof. When the scales are smooth and lie flat, they reflect light better, resulting in a glossy, healthy-looking finish.

Can reduce dandruff: Orange essential oil contains natural antimicrobial compounds such as limonene and linalool, which can help to eliminate dandruff-causing bacteria and fungus on the scalp. In addition, the anti-inflammatory properties of orange essential oil can help to soothe the scalp and reduce redness and irritation, which can contribute to dandruff.

Dandruff is caused by a variety of factors, including a dry scalp, excess oil production, and the overgrowth of yeast-like fungi called Malassezia. The antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of orange essential oil can help to combat these factors and help reduce the occurrence of dandruff.

Can stimulate the scalp: The compound linalool, which is found in orange essential oil, has been shown to have a stimulating effect on the scalp and may help to increase the production of hair follicles. Hair follicles are the small structures in the scalp that produce and grow hair. By stimulating the scalp and increasing the production of hair follicles, orange essential oil may help to promote healthy hair growth.

Can reduce oiliness: Orange essential oil can help to reduce excess oil production on the scalp, making it a great choice for those with oily hair. The natural astringent properties of orange essential oil can help to tighten the pores on the scalp and control excess oil production. The pores on the scalp produce sebum, an oily substance that helps to keep the scalp and hair moisturised. However, when the pores produce excess sebum, it can lead to oily hair and a greasy scalp. The astringent properties of orange essential oil can help to tighten the pores and reduce excess sebum production, resulting in healthier, less oily hair.

Best suited for DRY HAIR

Lemon Essential Oil

Can stimulate the scalp: Lemon essential oil contains Limonene which can help to stimulate the scalp and promote circulation. This can help to improve the health of the scalp and promote healthy hair growth.

The compound linalool, which is also found in lemon essential oil, has been shown to have a stimulating effect on the scalp and may help to increase the production of hair follicles. Hair follicles are the small structures in the scalp that produce and grow hair. By stimulating the scalp and increasing the production of hair follicles, lemon essential oil may help to promote healthy hair growth.

Can reduce dandruff: Lemon essential oil contains natural antimicrobial compounds such as limonene and linalool, which can help to eliminate dandruff-causing bacteria and fungus on the scalp. In addition, the anti-inflammatory properties of lemon essential oil can help to soothe the scalp and reduce redness and irritation, which can contribute to dandruff.

Can reduce oiliness: Lemon essential oil can help to reduce excess oil production on the scalp, making it a great choice for those with oily hair. The natural astringent properties of lemon essential oil can help to tighten the pores on the scalp and control excess oil production.

The pores on the scalp produce sebum, an oily substance that helps to keep the scalp and hair moisturised. However, when the pores produce excess sebum, it can lead to oily hair and a greasy scalp. The astringent properties of lemon essential oil can help to tighten the pores and reduce excess sebum production, resulting in healthier, less oily hair.

Rich in vitamin C: Lemon essential oil is rich in vitamin C, which is essential for healthy hair growth. Vitamin C helps to stimulate the scalp and promote collagen production, leading to healthier, stronger hair. Collagen is a protein that helps to support the structure of the hair and keep it strong. By promoting collagen production, vitamin C can help to strengthen the hair and prevent breakage.

In addition, vitamin C is an antioxidant that can help to protect the hair from damage caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can cause cellular damage. By neutralising free radicals, vitamin C can help to protect the hair and keep it healthy.

Best For: CLARIFYING OILY HAIR

Lime Essential Oil

Can add shine to dull hair: The natural oils in the lime peel contain terpenes such as limonene and citral, which can help to smooth the hair cuticle and add shine to dull hair. The cuticle is the outermost layer of the hair shaft and is made up of scales that overlap one another like tiles on a roof. When the scales are smooth and lie flat, they reflect light better, resulting in a glossy, healthy-looking finish.

Can stimulate the scalp: The refreshing, invigorating scent of lime essential oil is provided by the compound Limonene which can help to stimulate the scalp and promote circulation. This can help to improve the health of the scalp and promote healthy hair growth.

The compound linalool, which is also found in lime essential oil, has been shown to have a stimulating effect on the scalp and may help to increase the production of hair follicles.

Hair follicles are the small structures in the scalp that produce and grow hair. By stimulating the scalp and increasing the production of hair follicles, lime essential oil may help to promote healthy hair growth.

Can reduce dandruff: Lime essential oil contains natural antimicrobial compounds such as limonene and linalool, which can help to eliminate dandruff-causing bacteria and fungus on the scalp. I

Can soothe the scalp: The anti-inflammatory properties of lime essential oil can help to soothe the scalp and reduce redness and irritation

Can reduce oiliness: Similar to Lemon essential oil, Lime essential oil can help to reduce excess oil production on the scalp, but is a little more gentle than Lemon. This makes it a great choice for those with oily hair who are highly active and wash their hair with high regularity.

The natural astringent properties of lime essential oil can help to tighten the pores on the scalp and control excess oil production. The pores on the scalp produce sebum, an oily substance that helps to keep the scalp and hair moisturised. If the pores produce excess sebum, it leads to oily hair and a greasy scalp. The astringent properties of lime essential oil help to tighten the pores and reduce sebum production, resulting in healthier, less oily hair and scalp.

Rich in vitamin C: Lime essential oil is rich in vitamin C, which is essential for healthy hair growth. Vitamin C helps to stimulate the scalp and promote collagen production, leading to healthier, stronger hair. Collagen is a protein that helps to support the structure of the hair and keep it strong. By promoting collagen production, vitamin C can help to strengthen the hair and prevent breakage.

Best for: NORMAL HAIR

Grapefruit Essential Oil

It can add shine: Grapefruit essential oil can help to add shine to dull hair. The natural oils in the grapefruit peel can help to smooth the hair cuticle, resulting in a glossy, healthy-looking finish.

It can stimulate the scalp: Grapefruit essential oil has a refreshing, invigorating scent that can help to stimulate the scalp and promote circulation. This can help to improve the health of the scalp and promote healthy hair growth.

Can reduce dandruff: Grapefruit essential oil has high levels of natural antimicrobial properties that can help to eliminate dandruff-causing bacteria and fungus on the scalp. Using grapefruit essential oil can help to reduce dandruff and improve the overall health of the scalp.

It can reduce oiliness: Grapefruit essential oil can help to reduce excess oil production on the scalp. The astringent properties of grapefruit essential oil can help to tighten the pores on the scalp and reduce excess oil production, resulting in healthier, less oily hair.

It is rich in vitamin C: Grapefruit essential oil is rich in vitamin C, which is essential for healthy hair growth. Vitamin C helps to stimulate the scalp and promote collagen production, leading to healthier, stronger hair.

It can protect; The high levels of natural antioxidants in grapefruit essential oil can help to neutralise free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can cause cellular damage. By neutralising free radicals, grapefruit essential oil can help to protect the hair from damage and keep it healthy.

It can strengthen your hair: Grapefruit essential oil can help to strengthen the hair and prevent breakage. The compounds limonene and alpha-pinene, which are found in grapefruit essential oil, have been shown to have a strengthening effect on the hair and can help to prevent breakage.

Promotes healthy hair growth: Grapefruit essential oil is also known for its ability to increase blood circulation, promoting healthy hair growth. It does this thanks to several compounds found in the oil, Limonene, Citral and Nookatone, which improve circulation and nerve function.

Best for: WEAK AND THINNING HAIR and DANDRUFF CONTROL

Bergamot Essential Oil

It can add shine: Bergamot essential oil can help to add shine to dull hair. The natural oils in the bergamot peel can help to smooth the hair cuticle, resulting in a glossy, healthy-looking finish.

It can stimulate the scalp: Bergamot essential oil has a refreshing, invigorating scent that can help to stimulate the scalp and promote circulation. This can help to improve the health of the scalp and promote healthy hair growth.

It can reduce dandruff: Bergamot essential oil has natural levels of antimicrobial properties that can help to eliminate dandruff-causing bacteria and fungus on the scalp. Using bergamot essential oil can help to reduce dandruff and improve the overall health of the scalp.

It can reduce oiliness: Bergamot essential oil can help to reduce excess oil production on the scalp, making it a great choice for those with oily hair.

It is rich in vitamin C: Bergamot essential oil is rich in vitamin C, which is essential for healthy hair growth. Vitamin C helps to stimulate the scalp and promote collagen production, leading to healthier, stronger hair.

It is soothing: Bergamot essential oil has soothing properties that can help to relieve itching, irritation, and dryness on the scalp, which can help to improve scalp health and promote healthy hair growth.

It is very gentle: One of Bergamot’s great properties is that it is very gentle on hair and skin. While none of the other oils are particularly harsh in any way, Bergamot can be used very frequently making it suitable for those with a very hectic, active lifestyle.

Best for: VERY REGULAR USE

For detailed information on what antioxidants and compounds are in each citrus essential and better understand why each is better for certain applications or conditions you can read our article on Common Compounds Found In Citrus Essential Oils

Benefits For The Mind And Soul

An advantage of using citrus essential oils in our products is that they are commonly used in holistic therapy such as Aromatherapy.

The natural scents of citrus essential oils are renowned for having holistic effects that can alter mood and calm, relax, invigorate and induce a general sense of well being.

Our organic hair and skin products provide these same benefits as the natural citrus scents are encountered when washing your hair, showering or bathing.

So, not only do you benefit from natural, gentle hair and skin care, but you can also feel refreshed and calm mentally.

Benefits For The Environment

The Good Zest Company is committed to being a sustainable business.

Our products are certified organic and responsibly sourced.

Our packaging is fully recyclable and we embody a ‘Good for you, Good for the planet’ mentality.

We feel that lowering our carbon footprint and working sustainably with organic and recyclable products and packaging helps to make a positive impact on the environment.

By purchasing and using our products, you help lower the amount of toxic chemicals entering the waterways and drainage systems as well as those that build up in your body from continued use.

You can read about the ecological impact of the commercial production of synthetic shampoo's and skin care products in this article.

Return your empty product bottles and receive a discount off your next order.

Great for your eco conscience.

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