How does natural hair care differ from mainstream brands?

How our natural hair care products differ from highstreet brands is one of the most common questions we get asked by customers, and one of the most important, too. The answer highlights the great divide in quality of ingredients and value for money that exists between the mainstream, chemical-using brands and the specialist natural, organic brands. Read more about why people are choosing natural hair care.

No nasty chemicals

There is growing concern about the chemicals which go into our skin and hair care products, and the effect these are having on our bodies. One of the most common chemicals found in shampoos is Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulphate (SLS/SLES). This is what makes the product foam and lather up, but can also cause skin irritation and long-term use has even been linked with hair damage.

The natural hair care products in Green People’s range are different in that they are not made with SLS/SLES or any other synthetic chemicals which may have negative health effects. We use pure, natural formulations which have a high percentage of organic ingredients (the exact percentage varies between products). The purity of our products often means that they are suitable for people prone to skin conditions such as eczema and scalp psoriasis. Read more about skin conditions and natural hair care.

Get more for your money

It is startling that some mainstream shampoos are between 80% and 90% water, which means that you have to use more to have the desired effect. Whilst you are paying low prices for your shampoo, you are also getting less value for money.

The fact that natural shampoos often cost more than their mainstream equivalents cannot be avoided, but it can be explained. The natural shampoos in Green People’s range are far more concentrated so much smaller quantities need to be used in each hair wash. In fact, one of our bottles of shampoo can last up to three times longer than usual brands.

This better efficiency is also good for the planet as well as your pocket, as the amount of packaging you get through using natural hair care products is far reduced.

See a full list of our natural hair care products.