About our Ingredients

What is an argan oil hair product?

We have many argan oil treatments, masks, and shampoo and conditioner products. Our argan oil treatment includes a lightweight hair oil mist to use on wet or dry hair. We also have an argan oil hair mask to use weekly in the shower to replenish damage hair.

What is argan oil?

Argan oil is a nutrient rich oil that comes from the kernels of Argan fruit. It is native to Morocco and found in cooking and beauty products. Learn more on our ingredients, like argan oil, see our ingredients page.

What type of argan oil is good for hair?

Argan oil is a common ingredient found in many beauty products. Our argan oil hair products are some of our top sellers and use high quality argan oil that has been certified by plant experts at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.

How can I use Aloe Vera on my hair? Is Aloe good for hair?

Aloe is becoming a popular ingredient in hair care. We have an entire Potent Aloe colection of aloe shampoos, conditioners, aloe hair treatments and hair masks that are great for restoring essential moisture and health to hair.

Is coconut good for dry hair?

Coconut oil is a common DIY ingredient in home hair remedies. Our coconut collection features real coconut incorporated into a rich moisturizing shampoo, conditioner, and hair mask to help meet nourish away the frizz and replenish moisture.

About Safety & Sustainability

Is your brand cruelty free? Are all your products cruelty free?

Herbal Essences is a cruelty free brand, recognized by PETA as part of their global Beauty without Bunnies program. All products and ingredients are not tested on animals by us or our suppliers.

What is a sulfate free shampoo? What does sulfate-free mean? Is Herbal Essences sulfate free?

Sulfate free shampoos do not contain SLS, a common cleaning ingredient. Instead, sulfate free products use an alternative cleaning ingredient called a sulfonate. Both cleaning ingredients are safe and effective. Herbal Essences offers the choice of both sulfate and sulfate-free shampoos.

Are sulphates bad for your hair? What can I use instead of sulfates?

In well formulated products, sulphates are safe and effective for cleaning hair. Some people prefer sulfate free options which use a different cleaning ingredient called a sulfonate. Herbal Essences offers the choice of both sulphate and sulphate-free shampoos.

Is silicone free good for hair? Is silicone bad for hair?

Not all silicones are the same. A product with silicone can provide conditioning, detangling, and frizz protection if well formulated. We offer several silicone free shampoos for those looking for silicone free options.