Moisturise, Soothes & Cleanses Sensitive Scalps & Hair

For the most sensitive of scalps, our raw honey Sensitive Bee Shampoo Bar is exceptionally gentle, free of essential oils and fragrance. This nourishing, moisturising, and protecting shampoo bar provides an environmentally friendly hair-washing experience without irritation, leaving your hair soft and healthy.

"I definitely recommend it, especially if you have sensitive skin."

"Lathers so easy makes hair super soft, need to wash hair less frequently."

"Still hadn’t made my hair itch despite using it several time in a row. Which is a minor miracle!"

Watch Cath demonstrate how best to use our shampoo and conditioner bars below:-

Sensitive Bee shampoo bar is:

100% natural
free of palm oil, fragrance, silicones, colours, lanolin and SLS
made from simple, easy to understand ingredients
cruelty free
sustainable & wrapped in fully compostable, recycled, greaseproof paper
bee friendly
very gentle
moisturising and protecting
handmade in small batches by an independent Welsh brand that cares about you and nature

Product Description

Coconut oil works to naturally wash away dirt and bacteria from the hair and scalp. Together with the soothing and moisturising properties of argan and castor oils, humectant raw honey and protecting beeswax, our shampoo will leave your hair quenched and nourished without scalp irritation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAMPOO BARS DO NOT WORK FOR EVERYONE and will often depend on your hair type, length, condition, porousness, water type (hard of soft) and whether you have residue build up from silicone shampoos and/or styling products. It can also depend on the method of use, e.g. whether enough of the product has been used, whether a lather has been created and whether there has been adequate rinsing to avoid residue being left on the hair.

Sensitive Bee shampoo bar weighs circa 95g and comes wrapped in fully compostable, recycled, greaseproof paper. Please note that as our shampoo bars are hand produced their weight can vary slightly.

Allergen notice: made in the same lab as fragranced products. May contain trace fragrance. Please get in touch if you have severe allergies and we will be able to advise.

Directions for Use

You will have to work a little harder with a 'soap' style shampoo bar to get the best results, but when if it works for you, like many of our sensitive skin converts, you will experience shiny, soft hair without any sensitivity. You will usually need to wash less often as less grease build up is likely to be experienced between washes.

We would recommend following these directions for use:

Firstly ensure you give your hair a thorough brushing beforehand, This gets rid of any dust, grime and loose hairs so that the shampoo can work more effectively.
Thoroughly wet your hair with fairly warm water (cold water will not cleanse the hair effectively) before rubbing the shampoo bar between your wet hands to start the lather and then apply through the hair to the scalp. It would be beneficial to rub the bar through at this stage. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
Add a little water and gently massage the scalp with the pads of your fingertips in small firm circular motions. This will help to create a lather and to remove any dirt, grime and debris from the scalp. Massaging the scalp helps stimulate blood flow to the scalp, leading to healthier stronger new hair growth. By regularly cleaning the scalp you are removing dirty oil and promoting new clean sebum which will protect your scalp and hair, encouraging it to remain healthy.
Next it is time to rinse. But, before rinsing it all away, add some more water and massage gently to emulsify the shampoo product, which loosens it and it is then able to be rinsed away more easily. This is an important step, especially if you have previously felt residue left in it. Do not worry if you don’t get a good lather to start with, it means the shampoo is being diluted by, and working hard to remove, the oil/dirt and any build of previous products used.
In most cases you need to shampoo a second time. The first shampoo removes any debris or product from the hair, the second shampoo actually cleanses the hair, so, again, lather the bar and apply to your scalp, adding a little water. You will find it lathers more easily now, massage your scalp and run the lather through your hair to the ends, this will gently cleanse and freshen the rest of the hair.
Add more water, emulsifying gently before finally rinsing away all traces of the shampoo. Rinsing thoroughly is a very important step, as any product left in the hair will cause it to be lank and look and feel greasy and be difficult to style effectively.
When you rinse your hair it is likely to feel very squeaky as if it needs to be conditioned. This is because hair has a pH level of around 4.5 - 5 whereas the shampoo bars have a pH of around 9, causing the cuticles of your hair to open. This allows moisture from the naturals oils to enter the hair. If your final rinse is with cool water this will help to close the cuticles again making the hair less likely to tangle. When the hair is dry the cuticles will re-close and your hair should be soft and shiny.
If you find that your hair is still tangly or if a residue is left on your hair and the above technique is not helping, then you can use a vinegar or lemon rinse after rinsing away the shampoo lather. This will re-close your cuticles as both vinegar and lemon have a very low pH. Simply dilute with 3 parts water, pour over the hair after rinsing the shampoo lather, let sit for a couple of minutes and then rinse out.

Initially it may take a little longer to shampoo your hair than you are used to while following these steps, but it is worth persevering with it in order to get the best results out of your shampoo bar.

If you have hard water consider fitting a filter to your shower head to prevent mineral build up on your hair.

If you have been using mainstream SLS style shampoos, your hair and scalp may need to go through a detox to remove the layers of plastics on the hair surface and to allow your scalp to settle into a regulated pattern of oil production. This may last for a week or up to a month. Be patient. After repeated use you may find that you no longer need to wash your hair so regularly and/or that you no longer need conditioner.

If you have any questions about your hair please get in touch and we will be happy to help.

Please note: even though the ingredients in this product are all natural and well tolerated, some skins can react to natural ingredients, so it is advisable to test the product first on your inner wrist/arm to check compatibility with your skin before use.

When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

If you would like a natural sisal shampoo bag to store your shampoo in between use or for travel CLICK HERE for more details.

Ingredients & Allergens

Read below for an easy to understand list of ingredients:

Sodium Olivate, Sodium Cocate, Sodium Castorate, Sodium Arganate, Sodium Shea Butterate, Sodium Beeswax, Honey (Mel)

If you have any questions about the ingredients we use, please ask us in our Live Chat box or email us at info@honeybeebeautiful.co.uk.

Reviews

"Great shampoo bar

I found this shampoo bar when looking for alternatives to bottled shampoo when trying to cut down on my single-use plastic consumption. When I used to use bottled shampoo, after a while my hair would become greasy and dirty more quickly, and the only solution was to use an alternative shampoo, not easy when it's got to practically be ingredients-free! Since switching to the sensitive bee fragrance-free shampoo bar I haven't had that problem. My hair always looks and feels clean, and the shampoo bar itself is very easy to use. The instructions say to lather it in your hands before rubbing it in your hair, but I just rub the bar directly onto my head, which works well for me, but then I have quite short hair - that might not work so well for someone with longer hair. My skin can be quite reactive, which is why I have to be careful what products I use, and I have never experienced an problems using this shampoo bar - I definitely recommend it, especially if you have sensitive skin."

"Great for sensitive scalps!

The shampoo bar still hadn’t made my hair itch despite using it several time in a row. Which is a minor miracle! Especially for something which smells nice and works well. Love the product and the service. I’ll deffo be back for more!"

"The best

Excellent shampoo bar lathers so easy makes hair super soft, need to wash hair less frequently. No chemicals would recommend to anyone to give it a try you won't be disappointed."

"Very nice product

This shampoo is for my husband who is sensitive to harsh chemicals, and having tried other shampoo bars with some success, this one seems to be the better, only time will tell."

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Product Matches

For a matching conditioner bar, try our fragrance and essential oil free Sensitive Bee Conditioner Bar:

If you can use gentle essential oils in your haircare and would prefer a 'non-soap' style shampoo that is easy to lather, use and won't leave residue, try our pH friendly Queen Bee shampoo bar.

For gently cleansing the whole body, we offer our Sensitive Bee Honey Soap. Click HERE to browse.

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