As most of you will know by now, I have a crazily sensitive scalp and after doing some research I found out that SLS/SLES (the harsh foaming agents) in most shampoo can be the cause, so for the last year or so I've avoided products containing those ingredients. I've tried a few different SLS free shampoos so thought I would do a comparison between Liz Earle and The Body Shop, I've already reviewed LE Botanical Shine here.
Rainforest Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner. 400ml - £6 each.
The first shampoo I went for was Liz Earle Botanical Shine and had experienced good results but after using up my second bottle I decided to pick a shampoo & conditioner from The Body Shops Rainforest range, theres a few different options depending on your hair type but I went for 'Moisture'
Both the shampoo & conditioner contain Pracaxi Oil, Manketti Nut Oil and Community Trade Honey and are free from Silicones, Sulphates, Colourants and Parabens.
Anyone who has used an SLS free shampoo before will know that with the first wash it doesnt lather up as quickly but the second wash is fine. The shampoo did feel moisturising during the wash but I cant say I noticed any difference once my hair had dried and unlike Liz Earle Botanical Shine, I didnt notice any improvement in my scalp after the first use.
The Rainforest range isnt marketed as a dry/itchy/sensitive scalp solution but the fact that it doesnt contain any nasty ingredients should benefit us sensitive lot.
I have 400ml and wasnt going to let it go to waste, I found that if you stick with this shampoo and use it daily or atleast every other day (like I do) then it really does help your scalp but not as much as Liz Earle Botanical Shine. If you decide to go for this shampoo I would say save yourself a few quid and dont buy the conditioner, its nothing to get excited over, I found it really average.
Pros: Better prices and bigger sizes / easier to get hold of as most places have a Body Shop / Improves condition of scalp with continued use.
Cons: Doesnt leave hair as shiny as Liz Earle Botanical Shine shampoo / Doesnt smell as good / Takes longer to notice/feel the benefits.
I doubt I'll repurchase this shampoo, just because I've had better results from other brands but I know some people really love the Rainforest range. If you've tried it, what did you think?
