Hair care advice: What are the ingredients in a shampoo for oily hair?

Many people have oily hair and would like to find a shampoo to treat it but want to know the ingredients first. Here is a list of some ingredients found in oily hair shampoo.

Many people have oily hair and would like to find a shampoo to help treat it. Many people also have allergies to certain ingredients in shampoos. The last thing you want to do is use a shampoo to treat one problem and end up with another. Below is a list of some common ingredients in shampoos for oily hair.

Lemon Oil- Helps reduce greasiness in the hair while cleansing and clarifying at the same time.
Peppermint Oil- Cleanses and removes embedded oils from the hair and scalp.

Rosemary- Helps normalize greasy hair. Also cleans hair thoroughly but gently along with invigorating the scalp and strengthening your hair.

Aloe Vera- Helps balance the moisture in your hair while restoring and nourishing the hair and scalp. Also aloe vera helps promote abundant and luxurious hair.

Jojoba Oil- Softens and moisturizes hair.

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)= Is quickly absorbed into the hair shaft. Supports growth and maintenance of hair. Thickens, moisturizes, and lubricates the hair without making it feel greasy.

Yarrow- Helps solve oily hair problems while restoring hair at the same time.

Citric Acid- Helps reduce flakiness and revitalizes hair at the same time.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate- A foaming and cleansing compound that is produced from a natural source. Contains fatty coconut acids.

Sage- Strengthens and energizes hair. Sage is also an antiseptic and a mild detergent.

Nettle- Helps keep hair healthy and leaves it feeling soft and glossy. Nettle also cleanses and regenerates hair while giving it body, volume, and softness.

Magnesium Sulfate- Deep cleanses the hair.

Hydrolyzed Whole Wheat Protein (Wheat)- Is used as a moisturizer in shampoos.

Eucalyptus Extract- Removes excess oil and dirt from the scalp and hair.

Jasmine- Hydrates and nourishes the hair without weighing it down. Helps leave hair softer, healthier, and silkier while strengthening and giving it volume.

Lemongrass- Gently washes away oil buildup on the hair shaft and scalp while giving your hair volume, body, and shine.

Chamomile- Helps condition the hair, making it shiny and silky. Contains the essence of Chamomile flowers.

Burdock Extract- Contains cleansing and astringent properties.

Camphor- Has a cooling effect on the scalp. Improves blood circulation to your scalp.

Wild Thyme- Helps revitalize hair and scalp while leaving hair soft, tangle free, and imparting sheen. Also, adds extra body and fullness to depleted hair.

Birch- Adds extra shine and luster to hair while reducing oily hair and dandruff problems.

Wheatgrass- Removes oil buildup on hair and scalp.

Cocamide DEA- Derived from coconut fatty acids. Helps lather and cleanse while helping to remove fatty soils from the hair. Is also a shampoo thickener.

Avocado Oil- The oil contains protein, Vitamin A and D, and some amino acids. Avocado oil nourishes and conditions hair. It also significantly increases the water-soluble collagen content in the dermis skin layer.

Lavender Spike Essential Oil- Helps treat oily hair.

I hope the above list helps you get started on finding a shampoo for your oily hair problems. Please remember that different shampoos contain different ingredients so you could be allergic to an ingredient in a shampoo that is not listed here.