Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo

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Melanie Palm, MD, MBA, a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatologic cosmetic surgeon

My hair is short, fine, and prone to greasiness around the roots. It’s also very soft because I don’t color it. I’m always on the hunt for shampoos that will remove buildup and create volume without stripping or damaging my hair. We recommend thinking more about your scalp and less about your hair when deciding how often to wash. Dr. Palm says the goal is to prevent flaking, itchiness, and redness on the scalp, and that many people do this by shampooing every one to three days. Unfortunately, there’s no prescription for how often you should wash your hair—everyone is different so it really comes down to individual preference and needs. It may take a little trial and error to find the shampooing timeline that strikes the right balance. The tea tree and menthol in the shampoo definitely come out when washing and simply sniffing the bottle. They provided an invigorating experience, both for my skin and my nose and left a slightly cooling sensation.

The namesake products have been made popular by their seemingly sophisticated ingredients, and “natural” and “vegan” claims. Ceramides and hyaluronic acid, substances that can help minimize hair breakage by providing hydration A couple other ingredients worth mentioning are panthenol (or vitamin B5) and glycerin. Both of these are well-known moisturizers, so they can assist with creating soft, shiny, manageable hair. Wow, where to even start. While there is a handful of nice ingredients that could benefit the scalp and hair, there are far too many irritants, allergens, and toxicants. And strong ones at that. Paul Mitchell may claim to use only the highest quality ingredients that are good for us and the planet, but we’re sad to conclude that as false. With such a mixed formula, there’s just no way that this is good for the majority of users, or the earth for that matter.

Everyone is different, so the frequency of your hair washing should come down to personal preference and needs. However, less is not always more when it comes to washing thinning hair. “Many people believe washing your hair less frequently can curb hair loss, but this is simply not true,” Dr. Palm says. “In fact, shampooing is critical to follicle and scalp health. A dirty scalp is prone to inflammation, redness, scaling, and other problems that could exacerbate hair loss.” The first two ingredients listed after water are Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. These are two incredibly controversial ingredients. They are basically cheap ingredients that both wash and foam. These harsh surfactants can, and will, strip your skin of its natural oils. Hence, they are strong potential skin irritants. Most people looking for gentle personal care products avoid these ingredients these days. There are far gentler alternatives out there, and their inclusion didn’t fill us with much hope of what was to follow. Keratin is a skin cell-based protein that’s commonly included in many shampoos to help with hair thinning and hair loss. When used supplementally, keratin can strengthen the hair shaft and make it less prone to breakage, which means your hair may grow longer and stronger. About the brand: Paul Mitchell is a haircare brand founded by friends John Paul DeJoria and Paul Mitchell. It’s part of the broader JPMS haircare group, which creates tools and haircare for use both at home and in the salon. About My Hair: Fine with oily roots and dry ends

As active ingredients go, tea tree is one of the most popular treatments for mild cases of Seborrheic Dermatitis. Anyone with more severe cases should look to one of the stronger agents. What’s Inside: The Ingredients In addition, to the tea tree, this shampoo contains a number of “interesting” noteworthy ingredients.

Best for: Normal to oily, fine hair types. The brand also claims the product is safe for colored hair. As the name suggests, it’s a tea tree shampoo. It’s signature tingly sensation appeals to many, but we’re here to look at the efficiency of the shampoo by looking at the formulation to learn exactly what goes into this shampoo. The Shampoo: How it Looks, Smells, and Washes Editor’s Note: We reviewed this article on September 24, 2023. As per our editorial policy, we are constantly updating our content, to make sure it reflects the best of the best when it comes to beauty, wellness, and fashion. We want to assure our readers that we still stand by our recommendations, which we do. Aloe Barbadensis (aloe vera) Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis (chamomile) Flower Extract, and Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract are all soothing for the skin. And Hedychium Coronarium (White Ginger) Extract is anti-inflammatory. Tea tree oil is a naturally occurring essential oil with antifungal properties known to combat the yeast associated with Seborrheic Dermatitis.

The shampoo also contains artificial colors CI 42090 (Blue 1) and CI 19140 (Yellow 5). These rank relatively low as toxicants but can be irritating for some.