Our Take
Built around rice water and yuzu — a Japanese citrus fruit with well-documented properties for reducing split ends and adding shine — this sulphate-free shampoo from the Rice Water range cleanses while reinforcing the hair structure rather than leaving it weaker post-wash. Contains Hydrolyzed Oat Protein for mild strengthening alongside the moisture benefits. Works for all hair types that need thorough cleansing without the dryness that sulphate-containing shampoos cause; particularly useful as a regular wash-day cleanser for hair that tends towards breakage and split ends. Pairs well with the Rice Water & Aloe Deep Conditioner for a complete Rice Water routine.
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Our assessment — not the brand's claim
Curl Pattern
Porosity
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Ingredients at a Glance
Water
Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
~ CautionStrong anionic surfactant. A sulFONATE not sulFATE - technically CGM-compliant but quite s…
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Gentle amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut. CGM-friendly cleanser.
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
A mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil. Works synergistically with anionic …
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Proteins broken down from oat into smaller chains that penetrate the hair shaft. Strengthe…
Free From
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How to Use
Apply to wet hair and work into a lather from roots through lengths. Massage into the scalp. Rinse thoroughly and follow with conditioner.
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Details
- Type
- Shampoo
- Line
- Rice Water
- Price tier
- mid
- Routine step
- Cleanse
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