You shower, wash your hair, and step out feeling fresh, but are the ingredients in your routine actually working for you or against you? If you’re ready to detox your scalp care but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you.
The clean beauty revolution isn’t just about avoiding the bad - it’s about embracing high-performance, scalp-loving ingredients that deliver real results without the compromise.
What Clean Beauty Actually Means
Let’s get one thing straight, clean doesn’t just mean natural. Sure, we love plant-based actives like Rosemary Oil, Aloe Vera, and Defenscalp™, but not all synthetic ingredients are the enemy. The real questions are: Is it safe? Is it effective?
That’s why at STRAAND, we say a big NOPE to common scalp stressors like parabens, sulphates, and synthetic dyes. Instead, we pack our products with scalp nourishing prebiotics, hydration boosting oils, and strengthening proteins, all designed to bring balance back to your scalp microbiome and keep your hair looking its healthiest.
Nasties to Ditch ASAP
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Parabens - Shelf Life, At What Cost?
Parabens are synthetic preservatives used to extend the shelf life of hair care products. The problem? They’re endocrine disruptors, meaning they can throw your hormones completely out of whack.
Our swap: We skip the parabens and opt for natural preservatives and antioxidant rich botanicals in our Bestselling Crown Products so you get a fresh, clean wash, minus the endocrine drama.
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Sulphates – The Stripping Culprit
Love a foamy lather? That might be sulphates at work. These detergents (like SLS and SLES) strip away everything, including your scalp’s natural moisture—leading to dryness, irritation, and sensitivity.
Our swap: Our sulphate-free Crown Cleanse Shampoo gives you the satisfying cleanse without over stripping, thanks to its scalp balancing blend of Defenscalp™, Jojoba Oil, and Salicylic Acid to gently remove buildup, reduce flakes, and calm irritation.
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Phthalates – The Invisible Hair Saboteurs
Phthalates are sneaky plasticizers found in everything from cosmetics to packaging and they can seriously mess with your hormones. Studies have shown that they are risky for healthy pregnancies, can cause asthma and respiratory issues, and even long-term scalp sensitivity. HARD PASS.
Our swap: Our packaging is recyclable or has been made from post consumer recycled material to minimise our footprint on our precious planet. -
Piroctone Olamine - The 'Quick-Fix' to Avoid
When you're shopping for an anti-dandruff shampoo, you might notice an ingredient called Piroctone Olamine. It's there because it helps fight the fungus Malassezia Globosa, which is often the culprit of dandruff. It seems like a perfect fix, right? Not so fast… The problem with Piroctone Olamine is that while it targets the bad Malassezia Globosa fungus, it can also kill off some of the good, protective fungi that help keep your scalp in check. So, while you might reduce dandruff, you could create other concerns, like an unbalanced scalp.
Our Swap: Instead of wiping out the good bacteria and fungi on your scalp, Defenscalp™ uses a natural ingredient, Rosebay Extract, to help keep the balance between the good and bad microorganisms. Clinical studies show that Defenscalp™ not only reduces the growth of Malassezia Globosa, but it also helps decrease oiliness, flakes, and redness, so you get a healthier scalp overall making our Crown Cleanse Shampoo suitable for all hair types. Not bad for a clean beauty find. -
Dyes & Synthetic Fragrance – Unnecessary Extras
Many hair products use synthetic dyes and fragrances that can cause sensitivities, scalp irritation, and long-term buildup—all things we don’t want near our microbiome.
Our swap: Our products are naturally scented with botanical extracts like Cedarwood, Peppermint, and Rosemary—so they smell amazing and work to refresh, detoxify, and balance your scalp. Looking for an at-home Scalpcial routine? Learn how to achieve salon results at home here.
We’re not here for the greenwashing.
We’re here for scalp loving, results driven formulas that do the work without the harsh additives. Because when your scalp is happy, your hair thrives.
