What is mild shampoo?

Mild shampoos are shampoos that contain gentler and generally weaker cleansing agents (detergents and surfactants) compared to other shampoos.

Cleansing agents help remove oil and dirt from hair, but shampoos that contain typical cleansing agents can leave the hair rough, frizzy, and prone to tangling.

On top of mild cleansers, mild shampoos also contain conditioning agents and often natural oils or botanical extracts to keep hair soft.

A mild shampoo can be a great choice for any of these criteria:

• You need to wash your hair every day.

• Your hair is damaged, either by chemicals or heat.

• Your hair is dry or brittle.

• You have fine hair.

• You have dandruff.

• You’re experiencing hair loss.

Mild shampoos can still remove oil and dirt but are able to do so without damaging your hair.

Still, if your hair is extra oily, or you use a lot of styling products in your hair, like gels, hairsprays, or mousse, a stronger clarifying shampoo may still have a place in your hair care routine.