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Ingredients · Hair Therapy Shampoo

What’s inside your shampoo.

Nine plant oils and extracts, sulphate-free cleansers and nothing we’d rather leave out. Here is every ingredient in HUSSSH® Hair Therapy Shampoo, what it is, and why it’s there.

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9

plant oils and extracts

0

sulphates

0

parabens

6.8

pH of the shampoo

The botanicals

Meet the nine.

Every bottle is built around nine plant oils and extracts, each chosen for the way it cleanses, conditions or scents. Here is what each one brings.

  • Saw Palmetto

    Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

    A fruit extract from a small palm native to the southeastern United States. Saw palmetto has been studied in hair research, in both oral and topical forms.

    • Hair research
    • Fruit extract

  • Rosemary

    Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

    An essential oil from the leaves of the Mediterranean herb. It gives the shampoo a fresh, herbal scent and leaves your scalp feeling clean and refreshed.

    • Refreshing
    • Essential oil

  • Ginseng

    Panax Ginseng Root Extract

    A root long used in traditional East Asian medicine, and a source of natural compounds called ginsenosides. In lab studies, red ginseng extract increased the activity of human hair follicle cells.

    • Hair research
    • Root extract

  • Argan Oil

    Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

    An oil from the kernels of the argan tree, rich in vitamin E and fatty acids. It leaves hair softer and shinier.

    • Softness and shine
    • Plant oil

  • Amla

    Phyllanthus Emblica Extract

    Also called Indian gooseberry, this tart green fruit is a staple of Ayurvedic hair care. It's naturally rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

    • Antioxidant
    • Fruit extract

  • Hibiscus

    Hibiscus Syriacus Bark Extract

    From the bark of the Rose of Sharon, a flowering hibiscus shrub. In cosmetics, hibiscus bark extract is used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

    • Skin conditioning
    • Bark extract

  • Sage

    Salvia Officinalis Oil

    An aromatic oil from the soft, silvery leaves of garden sage. It adds a herbal, cleansing freshness that pairs naturally with rosemary.

    • Refreshing
    • Essential oil

  • Himalayan Cedarwood

    Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil

    Distilled from the wood of the deodar cedar. Cedarwood oil has a long history of use in scalp-care products, and lab studies report antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity for Himalayan cedar oil. It also gives the scent its warm, woody base.

    • Traditional scalp care
    • Essential oil

  • Tangerine

    Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract

    The bright heart of our Citrus Fruit Blend. A juicy citrus extract that makes every wash smell fresh and uplifting.

    • Scent
    • Fruit extract
HUSSSH Hair Therapy Shampoo from above, with rosemary, sage, orange peel and argan nuts

Straight from nature

Real botanicals, in every bottle.

These are the plants behind the scent and feel of your wash. Tap a number to see where each one comes in.

  1. 1

    Rosemary

    Fresh herbal lift and that clean, just-washed feeling.

  2. 2

    Sage

    A soft, aromatic partner to rosemary.

  3. 3

    Tangerine

    The bright citrus note in our Citrus Fruit Blend.

  4. 4

    Argan

    Kernel oil for softness and shine.

Citrus Fruit scent: orange, lime and lemon

The scent

Citrus Fruit Blend.

Bright, fresh and never overpowering. Here is how it unfolds in the shower.

  1. TopTangerine and citrus
  2. HeartRosemary and sage
  3. BaseHimalayan cedarwood
The supporting cast

The rest of the formula, in plain English.

Botanicals get the spotlight, but a great shampoo also needs cleansers, conditioners and a few ingredients that keep it fresh and stable.

Cleansers

A rich lather without sulphates.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
A cleanser derived from coconut oil and an amino acid.
Lauryl Glucoside
A cleanser made from a coconut-derived alcohol and a sugar.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
A coconut-derived cleanser that helps build the lather.

Conditioning and care

Softness, slip and moisture.

Glycerin
Draws in moisture so hair and scalp feel comfortable.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
From guar beans, it helps detangle and tame static.
Polyquaternium-10
A cellulose-based conditioner that smooths the hair's surface.
Niacinamide
A form of vitamin B3 widely used in skin care.
Ubiquinol
The active form of coenzyme Q10, an antioxidant.
Ferrous Gluconate
A gentle mineral salt of iron, used as a conditioning ingredient.

Texture and freshness

Keeps every wash the same, bottle to bottle.

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Gives the shampoo its smooth, rich texture.
Sodium Chloride
Everyday salt, used to thicken the formula.
Citric Acid
Adjusts the pH.
Disodium EDTA
Helps the shampoo perform well in hard water.
DMDM Hydantoin
A preservative that protects against bacteria and mould.
Magnesium Nitrate
A stabilizer that keeps the formula consistent.

Scent

What makes the Citrus Fruit Blend.

Hexamethylindanopyran
A soft, musky fragrance note.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
A floral, woody fragrance note, listed separately for people with fragrance sensitivities.
What you won’t find

Made without.

  • Sulphates

  • Parabens

  • Minoxidil

  • Finasteride

  • Animal testing

Full ingredient list

Every ingredient, nothing hidden.

Listed exactly as they appear on the bottle, in descending order of concentration. Ingredients under 1% can appear in any order. The names follow the international (INCI) naming system used on cosmetic labels worldwide.

  1. Aqua

    Water. The base of the formula.

    Base

  2. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

    Cleanser. Sulphate-free, derived from coconut oil and an amino acid.

    Cleanser

  3. Lauryl Glucoside

    Cleanser. Sulphate-free, made from a coconut-derived alcohol and a sugar.

    Cleanser

  4. Cocamidopropyl Betaine

    Cleanser. Sulphate-free, a coconut-derived cleanser that helps build the lather.

    Cleanser

  5. Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

    Saw palmetto. A palm fruit extract studied in hair research.

    Botanical

  6. Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract

    Tangerine. The bright citrus note.

    Botanical

  7. PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

    Thickener. Smooth, rich texture.

    Texture and freshness

  8. Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil

    Himalayan cedarwood. A traditional scalp-care oil with a warm woody note.

    Botanical

  9. Glycerin

    Humectant. Draws in moisture.

    Conditioning and care

  10. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

    Rosemary. Fresh, refreshing herbal note.

    Botanical

  11. Salvia Officinalis Oil

    Sage. Aromatic and refreshing.

    Botanical

  12. Sodium Chloride

    Salt. Thickens the formula.

    Texture and freshness

  13. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

    Argan oil. Softness and shine.

    Botanical

  14. Hibiscus Syriacus Bark Extract

    Hibiscus. A skin-conditioning botanical.

    Botanical

  15. Phyllanthus Emblica Extract

    Amla. Antioxidant-rich fruit extract.

    Botanical

  16. Panax Ginseng Root Extract

    Ginseng. A root extract studied in hair research.

    Botanical

  17. Ferrous Gluconate

    Iron salt. Conditioning mineral salt.

    Conditioning and care

  18. Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Skin-care vitamin.

    Conditioning and care

  19. Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

    Guar conditioner. Detangles and tames static.

    Conditioning and care

  20. DMDM Hydantoin

    Preservative. Protects against bacteria and mould.

    Texture and freshness

  21. Parfum

    Fragrance. Our fragrance blend.

    Scent

  22. Hexamethylindanopyran

    Fragrance ingredient. Soft musky note.

    Scent

  23. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

    Fragrance ingredient. Floral, woody note.

    Scent

  24. Magnesium Nitrate

    Stabilizer. Keeps the formula consistent.

    Texture and freshness

  25. Polyquaternium-10

    Cellulose conditioner. Smooths the hair's surface.

    Conditioning and care

  26. Ubiquinol

    Coenzyme Q10. Antioxidant.

    Conditioning and care

  27. Citric Acid

    pH adjuster. Adjusts the pH.

    Texture and freshness

  28. Disodium EDTA

    Chelating agent. Helps in hard water.

    Texture and freshness

Hair Therapy Shampoo, Citrus Fruit Blend, 250 ml. Ingredient list from current Canadian packaging.

Ingredient questions, answered.

Yes. It cleanses with sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, lauryl glucoside and cocamidopropyl betaine, sulphate-free cleansers derived from coconut. There are no sulphates such as sodium lauryl sulphate or sodium laureth sulphate in the formula.

The formula is built around nine plant oils and extracts. Like almost every shampoo, it also contains ingredients made in the lab, including its cleansers, a preservative and fragrance ingredients, which keep it safe, stable and pleasant to use. Every one of them is listed on this page.

HUSSSH uses DMDM hydantoin, which protects the shampoo from bacteria and mould once it's open. It works by releasing very small amounts of formaldehyde and is permitted in Canadian cosmetics within set limits. The manufacturer states it makes up 0.05% of the formula. If you know you're sensitive to formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, check with your doctor before using it.

Yes. The Citrus Fruit Blend comes from our tangerine, rosemary, sage and cedarwood botanicals plus a fragrance blend (parfum). Two fragrance ingredients, hexamethylindanopyran and alpha-isomethyl ionone, are listed separately so people with fragrance sensitivities can spot them. If your skin is sensitive, try a small amount on your inner arm first.

Yes. HUSSSH is never tested on animals.

Yes. It is safe to use on colour-treated hair.

HUSSSH Hair Therapy Duo: shampoo and conditioner

Try it for yourself

Nine botanicals. One gentle, daily wash.

Hair Therapy Shampoo cleanses without sulphates for thicker, fuller-looking hair. Pair it with Hair Therapy Conditioner for the full routine.

$27.99 Shampoo, 250 ml · $49.99 The Duo

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