Andalou Naturals Exotic Marula Oil Silky Smooth Shampoo – Nourishing Hair Care Formula for Soft & Smooth Hair

Usage Instructions

Recommended Use: Apply to wet hair, massage thoroughly into the scalp and hair, then rinse well.

Frequency: Use on wash days as needed based on hair type, scalp comfort, and styling routine.

Best Time to Use: Use during a shower or hair-washing routine, morning or evening.

Amount to Use: Use enough shampoo to cleanse the scalp and hair. Short hair may need a small amount; longer, thicker, curly, or coarse hair may need more.

Best Pairing: For best smoothing results, follow with a conditioner from the Silky Smooth Exotic Marula Oil range.

Foods to Take or Avoid: Not applicable. This is a topical hair care product and should not be swallowed.

Hydration Tip: Curly and coarse hair often benefits from gentle washing, proper conditioning, and avoiding excessive heat styling.

Cyclic vs. Daily Use: No cycling is required. Use consistently as part of a normal hair care routine.

What to Expect: Hair may feel cleaner, softer, smoother, and easier to manage after washing. Continued use may help maintain a sleeker, more polished look.

Warnings: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if irritation develops. Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest.

Ingredient-by-Ingredient Breakdown + Synergy

Water/Aqua/Eau: Base solvent that carries the shampoo formula.

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate: Primary cleansing agent that helps remove oil, buildup, and impurities.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice: Botanical juice that helps hydrate and comfort the scalp and hair.

Glycerin: Humectant that helps attract moisture to hair.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine: Mild cleansing and foam-support ingredient that helps balance the wash feel.

Sunflower Seed Oil: Conditioning oil that helps support softness and shine.

Jojoba Seed Oil: Lightweight conditioning oil that helps smooth and soften hair.

Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract: Antioxidant-rich fruit extract used for botanical care.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract: Green tea extract that provides antioxidant support.

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract: Acai fruit extract used for antioxidant-rich botanical conditioning.

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract: Goji fruit extract used for antioxidant botanical support.

Shea Butter: Rich emollient that helps soften and condition dry or coarse strands.

Marula Oil: Key smoothing oil that helps nourish, soften, and support shine.

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract: Apple fruit stem cell extract included in Andalou’s Fruit Stem Cell Science approach.

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract: Grape fruit cell extract used as part of the fruit stem cell complex.

Parfum / Fragrance: Natural fragrance used to give the shampoo its scent.

Lecithin: Helps support ingredient dispersion and formula conditioning.

Panthenol: Pro-vitamin B5 ingredient that helps improve hair softness and manageability.

Polyquaternium-10: Conditioning polymer that helps reduce static and improve comb-through.

Sorbitol: Humectant that helps retain moisture in the formula and hair.

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein: Hair-conditioning protein that helps support body and smoothness.

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein: Hair-conditioning protein that helps support strength and manageability.

Coco-Glucoside: Gentle plant-derived cleansing ingredient.

Glycol Distearate: Formula opacifier and conditioning texture ingredient.

Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate: Mild surfactant that supports cleansing and foam quality.

Isomalt: Plant-derived ingredient used for formula support and skin/hair feel.

Tocopherol: Vitamin E antioxidant that helps protect oils in the formula.

Xanthan Gum: Thickener that helps stabilize product texture.

Ethylhexylglycerin: Preservative-support ingredient that also improves formula feel.

Citric Acid: pH adjuster used to balance the formula.

Potassium Sorbate: Preservative used to help protect freshness.

Sodium Benzoate: Preservative used to help maintain formula stability.

Note: Magnesium stearate, rice flour, and silica are not listed in this shampoo formula.

Formulation Synergy

This formula combines cleansing agents with moisture-supporting ingredients, botanical oils, fruit extracts, proteins, and conditioners. The surfactants cleanse the scalp and hair, while aloe, glycerin, sorbitol, marula oil, jojoba oil, sunflower oil, and shea butter help reduce dryness and improve softness. Panthenol and hydrolyzed proteins support manageability, while apple and grape fruit cell extracts and antioxidant botanicals complete the smoothing, shine-focused formula.

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