The namesake products have been made popular by their seemingly sophisticated ingredients, and “natural” and “vegan” claims. When it comes to your scalp, it’s delivering those same benefits, just for the skin on your head. It is said to be particularly beneficial for those dealing with scalp issues such as dryness, itching, flakes, and even full-on dandruff. Not to mention that the essential oil innately feels refreshing, a major win for anyone who craves that ultra-clean, totally refreshed sensation. The easiest way to reap these benefits? With a tea tree oil shampoo, of course. Algae extract may seem natural, but the generic labeling means that it can come from any source of algae, either safe and soothing or poisonous. So it’s not necessarily a positive ingredient since we don’t know the source. Conclusion: Look Elsewhere! 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. 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.

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.

Melanie Palm, MD, MBA, a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatologic cosmetic surgeon In addition, to the tea tree, this shampoo contains a number of “interesting” noteworthy ingredients.

For example, there are some great moisturizers, including Panthenol, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, and Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract, even though Jojoba oil may contribute to a dandruff problem.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 The brand is so animal friendly that they also produced their animal care range in 2006. John Paul Pet has a wide range of animal care products from shampoos, detangling spray to Ear and Eye wipes. All formulated with cruelty-free and safe for animal ingredients. To find the best shampoos for thinning hair, we asked dermatologists what to look for and avoid when choosing a product that can improve the condition of existing hair and prevent future thinning and loss. Those we spoke with included:

The experts strongly suggested choosing shampoos made with nourishing and growth-promoting ingredients such as biotin, saw palmetto, and ceramides. They suggested avoiding harsh cleansers like sulfates and phthalates. They also stressed the importance of choosing shampoos that emphasize scalp health, since dirty or clogged follicles can impede healthy hair growth.

What’s Inside: The Ingredients

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.