If you have been looking to purchase a mild or extra soft shampoo it can be very difficult to understand the differences between the huge range of shampoos available on the market.
Quite often you will find yourself choosing a brand that appeals to you or settling for something that looks ‘ok’ and is within the budget you are willing to pay.
So what shampoo is right for you, and what are the reasons for choosing an extra soft shampoo in the first place?
The basics about hair and scalps
Before explaining what an extra soft shampoo is, it is important to explain the very basics about hair and scalps.
The scalp’s job is to facilitate hair growth. Whether you are a baby, or a fully grown adult, the scalp will produce oils within the scalp to protect the hair and encourage growth.
Quite often people with thick heads of hair or long hair can have a tough time as the hair does get oily and can appear ‘greasy’ in appearance or touch. If you have thick hair, then it is recommended you go for a strong shampoo, particularly something with keratin to protect the hair whilst eliminating excess oil.
People with thin hair, fine hair or babies (for which often do not have much hair, or it is very thin) should really try to use an extra soft shampoo wherever possible.
Extra soft shampoos are often much more delicate to the scalp and the hair follicles because of their ingredients used. They tend not to strip the hair of its natural oils and provide good cleansing and excellent conditioning.
Because extra soft shampoos often do not contain harsh chemicals found in many general shampoos, they also tend not to cause the eye irritation for children often associated when a child gets shampoo suds in their eyes. This can also provide a much-needed relief for the parent in charge of bath time.
Who should use extra soft shampoo?
A question we get asked a lot is ‘who should use extra soft shampoo?’. Many people associate an extra soft shampoo, or mild shampoo with babies and children. But in reality, many people of all ages use extra soft shampoo on their hair.
Quite often teenagers deal with that age-old problem called dandruff. Dandruff is caused by the drying out of the skin and can lead to dead-skin flakes sitting in the hair, often causing annoyance and most importantly that reputational damage with their friends. Dandruff is normal and is often caused by a lack of the natural oils on the hair and scalp. Again, the main cause is by not choosing a shampoo that was right for you and your head.
Extra soft shampoo can help your head retain the natural oils it builds up. This keeps your head hydrated, your hair follicles and scalp protected and effectively can reduce or eliminate dandruff altogether.
What do we recommend?
A popular extra soft shampoo we recommend is ‘Nenuco Shampoo’. This shampoo comes from Spain and is an extra soft shampoo which contains honey and chamomile. It is an extremely gentle shampoo which is suitable for babies from 3 months old, the grouchy teenager in a rush to go out right through to adults with thinning or fine hair. It is an all-round excellent shampoo suitable for the whole family.
We hope this article has helped you understand what an extra soft shampoo is, and why to use the best shampoo for thin, fine or baby’s hair.
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