Which herbal shampoo is best for hair? A buyer's guide
What "herbal" really means on a shampoo label, how to check the cleanser and the herbs, powder wash vs sulphate-free bottle, and how to choose by...
Our working notes
We write down why we made each choice
Longer pieces on the ingredients we use and leave out, how we formulate, and how to read a label.
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Silicone-free hair serum: what changes when you leave silicones out
What dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane do in a hair serum, who benefits from going silicone-free, and how a plant-oil serum feels different.
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LLP in hair oil: what is paraffinum liquidum, and is it safe?
What LLP and paraffinum liquidum mean on a hair oil label, why makers use them, what they do and don't do, and how to spot them.
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Hair oil without mineral oil in India: how to read the label, and which oils help hair fall
How to spot mineral oil on a hair oil label, the names it hides under, and what the evidence says about coconut, rosemary, kalonji and other...
