The Best Paraben- And Sulfate-Free Shampoos And Conditioners
Parabens, a preservative commonly found in beauty products, have long been used to give products a longer shelf life. But because parabens have been found in animal studies "to weakly mimic estrogens" many consumers choose to avoid them.
In response, brands are omitting parabens from their formulas. Many are also free of sulfates, a potential irritant also on many's people's no-go list. Here are 13 paraben- and sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners to stock in your shower.
Paraben-Free Shampoo and Conditioner
Maui Moisture
If you’re looking for hydration, this duo is for you. Containing a cocktail of shea butter, coconut and macadamia oils, hair is left shiny and smooth and nourished.
Revive & Hydrate Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner, $10 each, walmart.ca
Briogeo
When the cold winter weather starts wreaking havoc on your hair, reach for this nourishing shampoo and weekly mask treatment to restore your mane to its former, healthier self.
Don’t Despair, Repair Super Moisture Shampoo and Deep Conditioning Mask, $46 each, sephora.com
Herbal Essences
The brand partnered with Kew Royal Botanical Gardens to create this botanical-rich formula that smells divine while leaving strands silky smooth.
Bio:Renew Honey & Vitamin B Shampoo and Conditioner, $8 each, herbalessences.ca
Matrix Biolage
With no artificial colourants and emollient-rich meadowfoam extract and coconut milk added to the formula, this shampoo and conditioner keeps your hair colour intact while adding a healthy dose of shine.
R.A.W Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner, $25 each, chatters.ca
Marc Anthony
Formulated with wheat, corn and soy proteins, this shampoo and conditioner boost thickness for serious volume.
Dream Big Volume Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner, $12 each, shoppersdrugmart.ca
The Body Shop
The star ingredient in this shampoo and conditioner is ultra-hydrating community trade shea butter from Ghana, which hydrates and replenishes dry, damaged strands.
Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner, $11 each, thebodyshop.com
Moroccanoil
This formula takes care of curls by minimizing frizz while gently cleansing and adding moisture.
Curl Enhancing Shampoo and Conditioner, $29 and $30 each, moroccanoil.com
Renpure
Rich in charcoal, this shampoo and conditioner deeply cleanse the hair gently removing any build up and grime.
Detoxifying Charcoal Shampoo and Conditioner, $10 each, rexall.ca
Innersense
This gentle shampoo formula contains only the good stuff like shea butter, monoi and avocado oils for hydration that still keeps your hair lightweight.
Hydrating Cream Hairbath, $34, thedetoxmarket.ca
Love Beauty & Planet
Infused with shea nut butter, this super-hydrating duo gives hair a dose of moisture without adding weight to your mane.
Shea Butter & Sandalwood Purposeful Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner, $13 each, well.ca
Rahua
Created to quench parched, dried-out strands, this conditioning duo contains Amazonian oils and protein-blonding sugars to hydrate and strengthen hair.
Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner, $45 and $48 each, thedetoxmarket.ca
Electric London
Created for dry, stressed out hair, this nourishing duo contains meadow foam and sugar beet extracts to strengthen hair.
H2-1 Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner, $38 and $45, electric-london.ca
Live Clean
Containing vitamins A and E and certified organic rosemary and chamomile botanicals, this shampoo and conditioner work to genly cleanse and amp up shine.
Fresh Water Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner, $8 each, well.ca
Arbonne
Containing pea protein and sustainably sourced Baobab, this pairing gently removes any build up on strands while upping shine and softness.
True Hair Daily Shampoo and Conditioner, $33 each, arbonne.com
Bumble and Bumble
Perfect for dry, damaged hair, this multi-tasking formula includes coconut, argan, macadamia, sweet almond, safflower seed and grapeseed oils to detangle, de-frizz and smooth strands.
Bb. Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Shampoo and Conditioner, $39 and $42 each, sephora.com
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