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    Best Non Toxic Hair Care Products

    Published: Jan 10, 2022 · Modified: Nov 28, 2022 by Erin Carter · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Best Non Toxic Hair Care Products

    These are the best non toxic hair care products. Everything from shampoos to conditioners to hair styling products. You will also learn how to read labels and the ingredients you should watch for when trying to find safe hair care products that are good for all hair types. 

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    Health and wellness is much more than just eating well and exercising. It also means using safe products on your body and in your home, including non toxic beauty products and hair care products. Unfortunately, most conventional hair care products on the market contain ingredients that are not great for our health, and can also be bad for the environment. Luckily, with more and more people starting to focus on safe and non toxic personal care products there are more and more safe hair care products available on the market.

    In this post I will share the ingredients you should watch for and try to avoid, as well as a collection of safe and non toxic hair care products including shampoos, conditioners, dry shampoos, shampoo bars, conditioner bars as well as styling products. Most of these products use all natural ingredients, some use organic ingredients, and some also use safe synthetic ingredients too. There are products here for all hair types to help repair damaged hair, and to keep your hair and scalp healthy and beautiful.

    Best Non Toxic Hair Care Products

    Ingredients to watch for and avoid:

    When reading product labels and ingredient lists, these are some of the terms and ingredients you want to be watching for to ensure you avoid them.

    Note, for further reading on these chemicals and their effects please see the reference list at the end of this post.

    Ethanolamines (DEA, TEA, MEA)

    The European Commission actually prohibits DEA in cosmetics and personal care products due to concerns regarding the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines, however, these chemicals are still allowed to be used in other countries. There is also concern that these chemicals can impact male fertility as in vitro studies have shown they negatively impact sperm motility and viability. Animals studies also shown concering neurological effects. TEA is also an immune and respiratory toxin. To avoid them, look for DEA, TEA and MEA when reading ingredient lists.

    Parabens

    Parabens are commonly used in personal care products, including hair products, as preservatives. Parabens are known hormone disruptors that have been linked to negative health effects including infertility, developmental toxicity and even cancer. You can identify these in ingredient lists as they end in "paraben". When reading labels watch for  ethylparaben, butylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben etc. Parabens can also be hidden in a products fragrance so also avoid any products with the terms fragrance, perfume or parfum in the ingredient lists.

    Phthalates

    Phthalates are known hormone disruptors that have been shown to have many negative health effects including decreasing sperm counts, causing heart disease, contributing to early death, weight gain and diabetes. When reading product labels watch for the ingredients Dibutylphthalate (DBP), Dimethylphthalate (DMP), Diethylphthalate (DEP), Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP), Diisononyl phthalate (DiNP), Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBzP), Di 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), Diisodecyl phthalate (DiDP), Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP), Dimethyl phthalate (DMP), Di-n-octylphthalate (DnOP). Phthalates are also commonly included in a products fragrance formula so also be sure to avoid products with the terms fragrance, perfume or parfum in the ingredient lists.

    Fragrance, parfum, or perfume

    If you have read any of my previous health related posts you have heard me talk about the potential risks of fragrances before. Fragrances are considered to be trade secrets, meaning that companies don't have to disclose the ingredients they use to make their fragrances. This is problematic because fragrances can often contain harmful ingredients like phthalates or parabens, and you have no way of verifying if those ingredients are in a fragrance or not. I recommend avoiding products with the terms "fragrance", "parfume" or "perfume" in the ingredient list for this reason.

    Octinoxate

    Also called Octyl methoxycinnamate or (OMC), is a UV filter and it can be absorbed rapidly through skin. Octinoxate is an endocrine disruptor that mimics estrogen and can also disrupt thyroid function. It also accumulates in the body. When reading ingredient lists, watch for octinoxate, methoxycinnamate (OMC), parsol, parsol MCX, parsol MOX, escalol, and 2-ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate.

    Butylated Compounds (BHA and BHT)

    BbutylatedCompounds such as BHA and BHT are commonly used in hair styling products. They are known endocrine disruptors and are also toxic to other organs. They're also a likely human carcinogen. They are especially concerning for pregnant women and children. To avoid them look for BHA or BHT on ingredient lists.

    Coumarin

    This chemical can cause allergic reactions, and contact dermatitis.

    Diethylhexyl Adipate:

    This chemical is toxic for organs,  and is also a possible endocrine disruptor and carcinogen. It's also an environmental toxin. Canada restricts the use of this ingredient (meaning it can be used, but only up to a certain percentage) but other countries including the US do allow it.

    Methylchloroisothiazolinone (CMIT) and methylisothiazolinone (MIT):

    These chemicals are commonly used as preservatives in personal care products. The problem is that they can cause allergies, and are possible neurotoxins and lung toxins. When reading labels watch for:

    • Methylisothiazolinone (MIT): 2-methyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one, Neolone 950 preservative, MI, OriStar MIT and Microcare MT.
    • Methylchloroisothiazolinone (CMIT): 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and MCI.

    Petrolatum

    Petrolatum, or petroleum jelly, is derived from petroleum. It's commonly used in personal care products for its moisturizing properties. When properly refined, petrolatum has no known health concerns, however, petrolatum is often not fully refined in the US, meaning it can be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). When reading ingredient lists watch for Petrolatum, Petroleum Jelly, Paraffin Oil, and Mineral Oil. Note that the ingredient White Petrolatum indicates that it has been refined and is safe for use.

    Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats)

    There are many types of quats used in personal care products. Many of them are safe for health, but there are a few including Quaternium-26, Quaternium-10, Quaternium-22, and Quaternium-33 that have been linked to reproductive toxicity.

    Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives

    Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and certain preservatives release it so you want to avoid these specific preservatives that are known to do that:

    • Quaternium-15
    • DMDM hydantoin
    • Imidazolidinyl urea
    • Diazolidinyl urea
    • Polyoxymethylene urea
    • Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate
    • 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bronopol)
    • Glyoxal

    Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)

    The issue with sodium laureth sulfate is that it is often contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which is a known carcinogen. So while SLES itself isn't necessarily harmful, it's the harmful chemicals contaminating it that are the problem. Now I will say that there are some brands out there who take the extra steps to ensure their SLS is safe and free from 1,4-dioxane so if there is a product you love that contains it I would research the brand or reach out to them to see if they are taking these precautions.

    Ethoxylated ingredients

    In a process called ethoxylation, ethylene oxide is added to other ingredients to make them less harsh. Ethoxylated ingredients include many chemicals that end in “eth,” like ceteareth and oleth. In fact, Ethoxylated ingredients on their own are of little health concern, however, the process of ethoxylation can leave behind trace amounts of carcinogens including 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide. Since labels do not indicate the presence of these contaminants, check labels for chemicals with PPG, PEG, and polysorbate in their name and ingredients that end in –eth such as laureth, steareth, ceteareth. Some companies do have policies to remove these contaminants, so if your favourite product has one of those ingredients, check with them to see if they take this extra step to ensure their product safety.

    Polyethylene glycol (PEG) compounds

    These ingredients are often used as penetration enhancers, thickeners, softeners, and moisture-carrying agents. PEG compounds are formed by condensing water and ethylene oxide. While PEG compounds themselves are usually safe for our health, they can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which is a known carcinogen and because they are penetration enhancers, depending on what other ingredients are in the product, they can potentially make other toxic chemicals more harmful as well.

    Now that we have reviewed many of the ingredients you want to watch for and avoid, I will share a number of safe hair care brands and products, including my own personal favourites. Note that the majority of these links are affiliate links whereby I make a small commission if you order through the link. Doing so does not cost you anything extra but allows me to continue providing all the free content that I do. I truly appreciate your support in keeping this site up and running.

    Best Non Toxic Shampoos:

    These sulfate-free shampoos do not contain added phthalates or parabens. They may contain preservatives, but only the ones that I feel comfortable using. If you are looking for shampoo that's free from harmful chemicals, you should feel comfortable using any of the products on this list. Most rely on natural ingredients like essential oils, coconut oil, argan oil, tea tree oil, shea butter, and aloe vera, to provide cleansing and moisture to different hair types.

    In addition to being free of harsh chemicals, most of these brands are also cruelty-free and/or eco-friendly and most are made with organic ingredients as well. Of course, I could never review every single shampoo brand on the market so there are likely many other brands that are also safe and non toxic, so if you want to do your own research just be sure to read ingredient lists and do your best to avoid the ingredients I've listed above.

    • Evolvh shampoos 
    • Beautycounter shampoo - use this link and the code CLEANFORALL20 to get 20% off your first order!
    • Innersence shampoos 
    • John Masters shampoos
    • Wellnesse shampoos
    • 100% Pure shampoos
    • Act + Acre shampoos
    • Acure shampoos
    • Alaffia shampoos
    • Alba Botanica shampoos 
    • Andalou shampoos
    • Aromatica shampoos
    • Attitude shampoos
    • Avalon Organics shampoos
    • Babyganics shampoos
    • Baja Baby shampoos
    • Briogeo shampoos
    • Cantu shampoos
    • Captain Blankenship shampoos
    • Carina Organics shampoos 
    • Clevos shampoos
    • Curls Dynasty shampoo 
    • Dr Teals shampoos
    • Earth Science shampoos 
    • EO Everyone shampoos
    • Erbaviva baby shampoo
    • Farma Dorsch shampoos
    • Giovanni shampoos 
    • Graydon shampoos
    • Field Day shampoos 
    • Green People shampoos
    • Griffin Remedy shampoos
    • Hair Print shampoos
    • The Honest Company shampoos
    • Herbal Essences Bio Renew Sulfate Free shampoos 
    • Inna Organic Shampoos
    • Jason shampoos
    • Josh Rosebrook shampoos
    • Juice Organics Shampoos
    • Kinky Curly Knot shampoos
    • Live Clean shampoos
    • Living Libations shampoos
    • Maison Jacynthe shampoos
    • Morgan Cosmetics shampoos 
    • Neal's Yard Remedies shampoos
    • Pacifica shampoos 
    • Paula's Choice shampoo
    • Phillip Adam shampoos
    • Puracy shampoos 
    • Pure Haven shampoos
    • Rahua shampoos
    • Rare El'ements shampoos 
    • Routine shampoos 
    • Sudsatorium shampoos
    • Pipette shampoos
    • Prose shampoos
    • The Body Deli shampoos
    • The Grandpa Soap Company shampoos 
    • The Seaweed Co shampoos
    • Thinksport shampoos
    • Vegamour shampoos
    • Whamisa shampoos 
    • Yodi conditioners
    • Zatik Naturals shampoos

    Now I have not tried all the brands on this list but I personally use Beautycounter, Evolvh, John Masters and Innersence shampoo and conditioners and love all of them.

    Best Non Toxic Conditioners:

    • Evolvh conditioners
    • Beautycounter conditioner - use this link and the code CLEANFORALL20 to get 20% off your first order!
    • Innersence conditioners
    • John Masters conditioners
    • Wellnesse conditioners 
    • 100% Pure conditioners
    • Act + Acre conditioners
    • Acure conditioners
    • Alaffia conditioners 
    • Alba Botanica conditioners
    • Andalou conditioners
    • Aromatica conditioners
    • Attitude conditioners
    • Avalon Organics conditioners 
    • Baja Baby conditioners
    • Briogeo conditioners
    • Cantu conditioners 
    • Captain Blankenship conditioners
    • Carina Organics conditioners
    • Clevos conditioners
    • Curls Dynasty conditioners 
    • Dr Teals conditioners 
    • Earth Science conditioners 
    • EO Everyone conditioners
    • Farma Dorsch conditioners
    • Giovanni conditioners 
    • Graydon conditioners
    • Green People conditioners 
    • Griffin Remedy conditioners
    • Hair Print conditioners 
    • The Honest Company conditioners
    • Herbal Essences Bio Renew Sulfate Free conditioners 
    • Inna Organic conditioners
    • Jason conditioners
    • Josh Rosebrook conditioners
    • Juice Organics conditioners 
    • Kinky Curly Knot conditioners
    • Live Clean conditioners 
    • Living Libations conditioners
    • Maison Jacynthe conditioners
    • Morgan Cosmetics conditioners 
    • Neal's Yard Remedies conditioners 
    • Pacifica conditioners
    • Phillip Adam conditioners
    • Prose conditioners 
    • Puracy conditioners 
    • Pure Haven conditioners
    • Rahua conditioners
    • Rare El'ements conditioners 
    • Routine conditioners
    • Sudsatorium conditioners
    • The Body Deli conditioners
    • The Grandpa Soap Company conditioners 
    • The Seaweed Co conditioners
    • Vegamour conditioners
    • Whamisa conditioners 
    • Yodi conditioners
    • Zatik Naturals conditioners 

    I have not tried all the brands on this list but I personally use Beautycounter, Evolvh, John Masters and Innersence shampoo and conditioners and love all of them.

    Dry Shampoo:

    When shopping for dry shampoos, in addition to the ingredients to avoid that I listed above, you also want to watch for these ingredients:

    • Butane, propane, or isobutane - these ingredients are typically found in aerosol type dry shampoos and are concerning because they can be contaminated with butadiene, which is a known carcinogen.
    • Tetrafluoropropene - this ingredient can cause skin irritation, respiratory irritation, and severe eye irritation.
    • Talc - talc can be contaminated with asbestos, which is a known carcinogen, and even if it isn't contaminated with asbestos, there have been links between talk and ovarian cancer so if you want to be extra cautious I suggest avoiding this ingredient.
    • Mica - like talc, mica can also be contaminated with asbestos. Now, companies can get certified asbestos free mica, so you can check with the brand to see if they take this extra step, because if they do, mica itself is safe to use.

    Best Non Toxic Dry Shampoos:

    • Primally Pure dry shampoo - Use this link and the code pureandsimple at checkout to get 10% off your first order!
    • Captain Blankenship Mermaid Dry Shampoo
    • Acure dry shampoo
    • Be Green dry shampoo
    • Billie dry shampoo
    • Beauty by Earth dry shampoo
    • Chagrin Valley Dry Shampoo
    • Luluorganics dry shampoo
    • Morrocco Method dry shampoo 
    • Fat and Moon dry shampoo
    • Franklin & Whitman dry shampoo
    • Hair dance dry shampoo
    • Handmade Heroes dry shampoo
    • Lark and Owl dry shampoo
    • 100 Percent Pure dry shampoo
    • Pure Haven dry shampoo
    • Rahua dry shampoo
    • Rowe Casa Organics All-Natural Dry Shampoo Dark
    • QET Botanicals Dry Shampoo
    • Vegamour Dry Shampoo
    • Wellnesse dry shampoo

    My personal favourite dry shampoo is Primally Pure. I have been using it for years and love the volume it gives my hair. Plus it's really easy to use and each bottle lasts a really long time. If you are interested in trying it, shop through this link and use the code pureandsimple to get 10% off your first order.

    Shampoo Bars and Conditioner Bars

    Shampoo bars and conditioners bars are great because they completely eliminate the packaging that most shampoos and conditioners come in. Most shampoo containers are made from plastic, and not not only do plastics take years to break down in the environment, when they end up in the oceans they break down into microplastics which then get ingested by fish and other marine life. Microplastics are now found in fish all over the world, so shampoo bars and conditioner bars are a great way to go plastic free and help make less of an environmental impact. But, you still want to be sure the ingredients in the shampoo bar and conditioner bars you are choosing are safe and non toxic as there are many on the market that still contain some not so great ingredients.

    Best Non Toxic Shampoo Bars and Conditioner Bars:

    • Acure Shampoo Bar
    • ArtNaturals Shampoo Bars: Lavender, Eucalyptus, or Sweet Orange
    • Aspen Kay Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
    • Auromere Shampoo Bar
    • Badger Shampoo Bar
    • Beauty and the Bees Real Beer Shampoo Bars
    • Bossman Men’s Bar Soap 4-in-1
    • Bravo Sierra Shampoo and Body Bar
    • Earthling Unscented Shampoo Bar 
    • Earthsuds Unscented Shampoo and Conditioner Tablets
    • Ethique shampoo bar
    • Friendly Soap Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
    • High-End Hippie Shampoo Bars
    • JR Liggett’s Old-Fashioned Bar Shampoos
    • Maple Hill Naturals Shampoo and Conditioning Bars
    • Odacite shampoo bar
    • The Yellow Bird Shampoo Bars
    • Sade Baron Shampoo Bar
    • Skinny & Co. Shampoo Bars (Raw, Rosemary, or Lavender & Orange)
    • Sweet & Sassy Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
    • Unwrapped Life Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
    • Vegan Glow Original Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
    • Whiff shampoo and conditioner bars
    • Yuve Organibar Shampoo & Conditioner Bar

    Best Non Toxic Hair Gels

    • Innersense I Create Hold Gel
    • Alaffia Repair & Restore Curl Defining Cream Gels
    • Andalou Healthy Shine Styling Gel
    • Carina Organic Sweet Pea Alcohol-Free Styling Gel & Unscented Alcohol-Free Styling Gel
    • Essante Organic Captivate Hair Gel
    • Giovanni LA Hold Styling Gel
    • Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Heatless Curl Stretch Gel
    • Advanced Botanical Strong Hold Style Gel

    Best Non Toxic Hair Sprays and Other Sprays

    • Evolvh Hair Spray
    • John Masters Organic Hair Spray
    • John Masters Sea Mist Spray
    • Innersence Hair Prep Spray
    • Innersence I Create Finish Finishing Spray
    • Innersence I Create Waves Spray
    • Captain Blankenship Sea Salt Hair Spray
    • Captain Blankenship Golden Waves Shimmer Sea Salt Spray
    • Aveda Air Control™ Light Hold Hair Spray
    • Carina Organic Sweet Pea Fast Drying Hairspray,
    • Carina Organic Unscented Fast Drying Hairspray
    • Giovanni LA Hold Hair Spritz
    • Alba Botanica Hawaiian Leave-In Conditioning Mist
    • Josh Rosebrook Hair Spray
    • Alaffia Coconut Texturizing Spray
    • Essante Organic USDA Organic Hairspray
    • Pure Haven Regular Hold
    • Pure Haven Supergreens Thermal Protection Hair Mist
    • Pure Haven Supergreens Detangler
    • Rahua Hair Spray
    • Rahua Volumizing Spray
    • Rahua Enchanted Island Salt Spray
    • QET Botanicals Natural Sea Spray
    • Ivy and Elder Wear the Wind Wave Spray
    • Every Man Jack Texturizing Surf Spray
    • Druide Styling Hair Spray

    I have not tried all the hair sprays on this list but my personal favourite non toxic hair sprays are the Evolvh Hair Spray and Innersence I Create Finish Finishing Spray.

    Best Non Toxic Scalp Scrubs and Treatments

    • Goop Himalayan Salt Scalp Scrub Shampoo - I LOVE this stuff! It makes my scalp feel so clean and my hair feel so nice and smooth. It also lasts a long time, one jar lasts me about a year.
    • Innersence Enlightenment Scalp Scrub
    • Briogeo Scalp Scrub
    • John Masters Scalp Scrub
    • Rahua Scalp Treatment
    • Rahuaa Leave in Treatment

    Best Non Toxic Mousse, Foams, and Styling Creams or Lotions

    • Innersence Natural Inner Peace Whipped Creme Texturizer
    • Innersence Natural Quiet Calm Curl Control
    • Innersence Volumizing Hair Lotion
    • Innersence I Create Lift Volumizing Foam
    • Evolvh Wonderbalm
    • Evolvh Styling Lotion 
    • Evolvh Styling Creme 
    • Andalou Argan Oil & Shea Moisture Rich Styling Cream
    • John Masters Volumizing Foam
    • Alaffia Repair & Restore Curl Maker
    • Desert Essence Coconut Shine & Refine Hair Lotion
    • Desert Essence Soft Curl Hair Cream
    • Desert Essence Coconut Hair Defrizzer And Heat Protector
    • Giovanni Mousse Air-Turbo Charged Styling Foam
    • Pacifica Pineapple Swirl Curl Defining Cream
    • Pacifica Salty Waves Beach Balm
    • Pure Haven Styling Cream
    • Rahua Smoothing Hair Balm 
    • Rahua Cream Wax
    • Rahua Curl Cream
    • Rahua Freestyle Texturizer
    • Shea Moisture  Coconut & Hibiscus Frizz-Free Curl Mousse

    Best Non Toxic Hair Oils, Masks and Serums

    • Innersence Hair Mask
    • Innersence Healing Oil
    • John Masters Hair Mask
    • John Masters Scalp Purifying Serum
    • Rahua Hair Oil
    • Sahajan Hair Oil
    • Briogeo Scalp Oil

    Frequently asked questions:

    What is the healthiest hair brand?

    There are many healthy, non-toxic hair brands on the market now. Some of my personal favourites include Innersence, John Masters, and Evolvh. These brands avoid parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde releasers and other harmful ingredients that are common in many conventional hair care brands.

    What is the safest hair product?

    When looking for safe hair products be sure to use hair care brands that avoid phthalates, parabens, synthetic fragrances, and formaldehyde releasing preservatives and instead focus on natural ingredients that are safe and non-toxic.

    Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips!

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