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Organic shampoos have an image of being gentle on hair, but many people may not know what organic is in the first place and how to use them.

Therefore, in this article, we will tell you about the characteristics of organic shampoos, their effects on hair growth, and how to store them.

What is Organic Shampoo?

"Organic shampoo" is a shampoo made from organic plant ingredients. Some of you may think that organic is good for you. Translated into Japanese, organic means "organic cultivation," that is, growing crops and plants with the blessings of nature such as sun, water, and soil and organic fertilizers without relying on pesticides and chemical fertilizers.

In the case of food, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) gives the organic JAS mark, so it serves as a guide for consumers to choose organic foods. However, cosmetics such as shampoo are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, not the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, so they cannot bear the organic JAS mark. For this reason, there is currently no uniform standard for "organic" other than food. If you want to use an organic shampoo, it is important to check the ingredient label properly before making a decision.

Features and precautions of organic shampoo

Organic shampoos are made from organically grown plant ingredients. Since it uses ingredients of natural origin, it is characterized by less irritation to the skin. In particular, amino acid-based cleaning ingredients such as sodium lauroyl methylalanine and sodium cocoyl glutamate are often used in organic shampoos because they are hypoallergenic and have cleaning power.

However, these ingredients that are less irritating to the skin are more expensive than the ingredients in regular shampoos, so shampoos tend to be more expensive.

In addition, even if organic plants are used, there are products that use solvents to extract the ingredients and products that contain ingredients with strong detergency, so it is important to check the contents properly when purchasing without judging only by the word "organic".

The relationship between organic shampoo and hair growth

7561-00069-2-640x427 Shampoos that are too cleansing are one of the causes of thinning hair and hair loss because they remove or irritate the sebum of the scalp unnecessarily. By changing your shampoo to an organic shampoo that is less irritating to the skin, you may be able to reduce thinning hair and hair loss by reducing irritation to the scalp.

In addition, continuing to use shampoos that are not suitable for your skin can promote the deterioration of the scalp environment and cause dandruff and itching due to dryness. If you tend to have a dry scalp or want to keep your scalp environment healthy for hair growth, one way to do this is to choose an organic shampoo that is as mild as possible. Find the right shampoo for your scalp.

How to store organic shampoo

7561-00069-3-640x427 Organic shampoos do not contain extra ingredients and cause less damage to the skin, so they need to be handled more carefully than regular shampoos. For shampoos that do not use preservatives, it can be said that the sealing, temperature, and humidity of the bath are harsh environments.

Basically, after opening, it is a good idea to store it in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. Some shampoos have a warning to store in the refrigerator, so be sure to check whether there is an expiration date or storage method specified for each product.

In addition, those that do not contain preservatives are particularly prone to deterioration in quality, so it is necessary to pay close attention to hygiene management such as storage methods.

Conclusion

Organic shampoos made from organically grown botanicals can be more expensive than regular shampoos because they use cleansing ingredients that are gentle on the scalp. In addition, in the case of shampoos that do not contain preservatives, it is important to properly manage hygiene.
Organic shampoos are less irritating to the scalp, so they can be a reliable ally for maintaining a healthy scalp environment for hair growth.