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Your Shampoos Maybe Causing More Harm than Good

Your Shampoos Maybe Causing More Harm than Good

Dr Nambi Namboodiri

The Shocking Truth: What Our Survey of 54 Shampoos Revealed

Have you ever scrutinized the ingredients in your shampoo?

Most of us haven't. We trust colorful bottles labeled "herbal," "natural," or "Ayurvedic" to deliver on their promises of healthier hair while maintaining our wellbeing. But Ayushoveda's recent comprehensive analysis of 54 popular shampoos in the Indian market reveals a disturbing reality that should concern every consumer.

The Survey That Changed Everything

Dr Nambi analyzed 54 shampoos across different categories—Herbal, Ayurvedic, Traditional, Babies and Anti-Dandruff. Each product's complete ingredient list was thoroughly examined against established toxicology databases, regulatory standards, and ingredient safety profiles. This deep research was done by using the latest OpenAI 4.5 models for high accuracy and completeness - including checking against the famous Dirty Dozen list of chemicals to avoid by David Suzuki, the famous Canadian environmentalist.

The results were nothing short of alarming.

The harsh reality:

  • 83.6% of analyzed shampoos contain ingredients classified as toxic
  • Only 7.3% are made from all natural sources
  • 70.9% contain possible carcinogens
  • 23.6% contain ingredients banned in the European Union

Perhaps most shocking was finding that 95.5% of products marketed as "herbal" contain toxic ingredients. Even products explicitly labeled "Ayurvedic" fared only slightly better, with 66.7% containing concerning synthetic chemicals.

83.6%
of analyzed shampoos contain toxic ingredients
95.5%
of "herbal" shampoos contain synthetic chemicals
66.7%
of "Ayurvedic" shampoos contain toxic ingredients
7.3%
of shampoos are made from all natural sources

Source: Analysis of 54 popular shampoo brands in India

The Marketing Deception

Walk down any personal care aisle, and you'll see countless shampoos featuring herbs, plants, and natural imagery on their packaging. Terms like "herbal," "natural," "botanical," and "Ayurvedic" dominate the labels. Yet our analysis reveals a profound disconnect between these marketing claims and what's actually inside the bottles.

The pattern is clear: natural ingredients are prominently featured in marketing while synthetic chemicals form the bulk of the formula. Often, the natural extracts appear far down on ingredient lists—indicating their presence in minimal, sometimes merely symbolic, amounts.

This isn't just misleading—it potentially threatens your health and that of your family.

Hidden Hazards in Plain Sight

Among the most concerning findings was the widespread presence of specific harmful ingredients:

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) was found in numerous products. This harsh surfactant not only strips the scalp of its protective oils but may also be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a probable human carcinogen.

DMDM Hydantoin, a formaldehyde-releasing preservative linked to skin irritation and allergic reactions, appeared in multiple shampoos—including some marketed for sensitive scalps.

Fragrances (listed simply as "parfum" or "fragrance") appeared in 67.3% of the analyzed products. These terms can legally mask dozens or even hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, many known to cause irritation, allergic reactions, or hormonal disruption.

Silicones like dimethicone were present in 20% of products. While they create temporary smoothness, they build up over time, leading to dull, lifeless hair that requires increasingly harsh washing.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, these synthetic ingredients create significant dosha imbalances, causing long term scalp and hair problems.

Children's Products: A Special Concern

Perhaps most disturbing was finding that even products marketed for children frequently contained synthetic chemicals of concern. Parents naturally assume that products designed for young ones would meet the highest safety standards, yet our analysis found this often isn't the case.

Children's developing bodies are particularly vulnerable to chemical exposure, making this finding especially troubling from both medical and ethical perspectives.

The Exclusive 7%

In this landscape of concerning findings, one statistic stands out as a ray of hope: 7.3% of the shampoos analyzed were made from all natural sources. These rare shampoos contain no harsh sulfates, no silicones, no synthetic preservatives, and no artificial fragrances.

And to no surprise Ayushoveda Gentle Natural Shampoo is one of these rare, high-quality products.

What distinguishes these top shampoos is genuine natural formulation philosophies rather than merely adding a small amount of natural extracts to conventional formulas. They cleanse effectively without stripping the scalp of its essential oils, that Ayurveda recognizes as fundamental to healthy hair.

Making Informed Choices

Given these findings, how can consumers protect themselves and their families? The answer lies in education and vigilance:

  1. Read ingredient lists, not just marketing claims
  2. Research unfamiliar ingredients before assuming they're safe
  3. Be wary of vague terms like "fragrance," "parfum," and "base"
  4. Look for transparency from brands about their formulation philosophy
  5. Consider products that are truly made from all natural sources

The good news is that once you know what to look for, finding genuinely natural products becomes much easier. The 7.3% of shampoos made from all natural sources represent a growing movement toward authentic formulations that honor both traditional wisdom and modern safety standards.

A Better Way Forward

Our research demonstrates a clear need for greater transparency in the personal care industry. Consumers deserve products that match their marketing claims and don't require a chemistry degree to decipher.

Until industry practices improve, the responsibility falls on us as consumers to make informed choices. By supporting genuinely natural products and avoiding those with concerning ingredients, we send a powerful message that our health and the integrity of product claims matter.

After all, what we apply to our bodies several times a week shouldn't be compromising the very health and beauty we're trying to enhance.

The Science of Dosha Balance™

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Harsh shampoos cause problems because they strip natural oils from the scalp - and chemical based ones are the worst offenders. We compared over 50 shampoos against the well known "Dirty Dozen Ingredients to Avoid" list by famous Canadian environmentalist David Suzuki.

A survey of these 54 leading Indian shampoos paint a concerning picture of the market:

  • 83.6% of all analyzed shampoos contain ingredients classified as toxic
  • Only 7.3% of Indian are made from all natural sources (Ayushoveda Gentle Natural Shampoo is among this top group)
  • 70.9% contain ingredients identified as possible carcinogens by at least one regulatory body
  • 23.6% contain ingredients that have been banned in the European Union due to safety concerns

When examining specific ingredients, our analysis found:

  • Ayurvedic (66%) and Herbal (83%) shampoos also impacted
  • Even shampoos for babies have chemicals and in some cases harsh SLES cleaners

This is why Ayushoveda Gentle Natural Shampoo has been designed with care to be 100% from all-natural sources - to prevent harmful ingredients from impacting the health of you and your family.

 

Harsh shampoos cause problems because they strip natural oils from the scalp - and chemical based ones are the worst offenders. We compared over 50 shampoos against the well known "Dirty Dozen Ingredients to Avoid" list by famous Canadian environmentalist David Suzuki.

A survey of these 54 leading Indian shampoos paint a concerning picture of the market:

  • 83.6% of all analyzed shampoos contain ingredients classified as toxic
  • Only 7.3% of Indian are made from all natural sources (Ayushoveda Gentle Natural Shampoo is among this top group)
  • 70.9% contain ingredients identified as possible carcinogens by at least one regulatory body
  • 23.6% contain ingredients that have been banned in the European Union due to safety concerns

When examining specific ingredients, our analysis found:

  • Ayurvedic (66%) and Herbal (83%) shampoos also impacted
  • Even shampoos for babies have chemicals and in some cases harsh SLES cleaners

This is why Ayushoveda Gentle Natural Shampoo has been designed with care to be 100% from all-natural sources - to prevent harmful ingredients from impacting the health of you and your family.

 

Harsh shampoos cause problems because they strip natural oils from the scalp - and chemical based ones are the worst offenders. We compared over 50 shampoos against the well known "Dirty Dozen Ingredients to Avoid" list by famous Canadian environmentalist David Suzuki.

A survey of these 54 leading Indian shampoos paint a concerning picture of the market:

  • 83.6% of all analyzed shampoos contain ingredients classified as toxic
  • Only 7.3% of Indian are made from all natural sources (Ayushoveda Gentle Natural Shampoo is among this top group)
  • 70.9% contain ingredients identified as possible carcinogens by at least one regulatory body
  • 23.6% contain ingredients that have been banned in the European Union due to safety concerns

When examining specific ingredients, our analysis found:

  • Ayurvedic (66%) and Herbal (83%) shampoos also impacted
  • Even shampoos for babies have chemicals and in some cases harsh SLES cleaners

This is why Ayushoveda Gentle Natural Shampoo has been designed with care to be 100% from all-natural sources - to prevent harmful ingredients from impacting the health of you and your family.

 

Dry scalp and frizzy hair, according to Ayurveda, happens when your kapha dosha drops and unbalances your scalp.

If you have dry hair and scalp, it is important to provide more continous nourishment to the scalp.

This is what the Hair Nourishing Elixir does. It is light-weight, non-greasy - with both dosha balancing and hourishing ingredients. It improves kapha, and provide all-day nourishment to your scalp. The elixir reduces dryness of the scalp and makes your hair feel smooth and stylish.

All shampoos, even the most natural ones, will upset kapha. Therefore, someone with an inclination for dry scalp or frizzy hair should immediately rebalance the scalp after shampooing.

If you have dry hair, you should use it overnight and won't need to wash it off with a shampoo. Also you can use it when travelling or in case you forget to sometimes use the Hair Growth Oil.

Dry scalp and frizzy hair, according to Ayurveda, happens when your kapha dosha drops and unbalances your scalp.

If you have dry hair and scalp, it is important to provide more continous nourishment to the scalp.

This is what the Hair Nourishing Elixir does. It is light-weight, non-greasy - with both dosha balancing and hourishing ingredients. It improves kapha, and provide all-day nourishment to your scalp. The elixir reduces dryness of the scalp and makes your hair feel smooth and stylish.

All shampoos, even the most natural ones, will upset kapha. Therefore, someone with an inclination for dry scalp or frizzy hair should immediately rebalance the scalp after shampooing.

If you have dry hair, you should use it overnight and won't need to wash it off with a shampoo. Also you can use it when travelling or in case you forget to sometimes use the Hair Growth Oil.

Dry scalp and frizzy hair, according to Ayurveda, happens when your kapha dosha drops and unbalances your scalp.

If you have dry hair and scalp, it is important to provide more continous nourishment to the scalp.

This is what the Hair Nourishing Elixir does. It is light-weight, non-greasy - with both dosha balancing and hourishing ingredients. It improves kapha, and provide all-day nourishment to your scalp. The elixir reduces dryness of the scalp and makes your hair feel smooth and stylish.

All shampoos, even the most natural ones, will upset kapha. Therefore, someone with an inclination for dry scalp or frizzy hair should immediately rebalance the scalp after shampooing.

If you have dry hair, you should use it overnight and won't need to wash it off with a shampoo. Also you can use it when travelling or in case you forget to sometimes use the Hair Growth Oil.

A good post-oiling process ensures the most benefit from the Two-Oil routine. 


The Gentle Natural Shampoo

Shampooing after the oil is optional. But if you use a shampoo, use a mild one, like the Gentle Natural Shampoo. 

It's mild, low-foaming action gently cleans while ensuring your natural essential oils are not stripped away. Use about 5ml and wash your hair just like a normal shampoo. Rinse and repeat if needed.


The Hair Nourishing Elixir

The Hair Nourishing Elixir replenishes your natural oils and provides continuous nourishment. Add a few drops directly to the scalp, massage gently and spread over your hair.

The elixir is beneficial in three instances:

1. Most valuable for dry scalp or hair. Use overnight, for moisturizing nourishment. Since the Elixir is lightweight and non-greasy, you won't need wash your hair the next morning.

2. For all types of hair. Apply after shower when you hair is dry. This provides all-day nourishment and style.  

3. As a substitute for hair growth oil once in a while, for eg travelling or if you forgot to use the Two-Oils.


The shampoo and elixir provide the ideal post-oiling routine - and ensure you don't lose the benefit from the Two Oils. 

A good post-oiling process ensures the most benefit from the Two-Oil routine. 


The Gentle Natural Shampoo

Shampooing after the oil is optional. But if you use a shampoo, use a mild one, like the Gentle Natural Shampoo. 

It's mild, low-foaming action gently cleans while ensuring your natural essential oils are not stripped away. Use about 5ml and wash your hair just like a normal shampoo. Rinse and repeat if needed.


The Hair Nourishing Elixir

The Hair Nourishing Elixir replenishes your natural oils and provides continuous nourishment. Add a few drops directly to the scalp, massage gently and spread over your hair.

The elixir is beneficial in three instances:

1. Most valuable for dry scalp or hair. Use overnight, for moisturizing nourishment. Since the Elixir is lightweight and non-greasy, you won't need wash your hair the next morning.

2. For all types of hair. Apply after shower when you hair is dry. This provides all-day nourishment and style.  

3. As a substitute for hair growth oil once in a while, for eg travelling or if you forgot to use the Two-Oils.


The shampoo and elixir provide the ideal post-oiling routine - and ensure you don't lose the benefit from the Two Oils. 

A good post-oiling process ensures the most benefit from the Two-Oil routine. 


The Gentle Natural Shampoo

Shampooing after the oil is optional. But if you use a shampoo, use a mild one, like the Gentle Natural Shampoo. 

It's mild, low-foaming action gently cleans while ensuring your natural essential oils are not stripped away. Use about 5ml and wash your hair just like a normal shampoo. Rinse and repeat if needed.


The Hair Nourishing Elixir

The Hair Nourishing Elixir replenishes your natural oils and provides continuous nourishment. Add a few drops directly to the scalp, massage gently and spread over your hair.

The elixir is beneficial in three instances:

1. Most valuable for dry scalp or hair. Use overnight, for moisturizing nourishment. Since the Elixir is lightweight and non-greasy, you won't need wash your hair the next morning.

2. For all types of hair. Apply after shower when you hair is dry. This provides all-day nourishment and style.  

3. As a substitute for hair growth oil once in a while, for eg travelling or if you forgot to use the Two-Oils.


The shampoo and elixir provide the ideal post-oiling routine - and ensure you don't lose the benefit from the Two Oils. 

Why is Ayushoveda a complete hair care system?

In order to be a complete long term solution for great hair – any routine has to do four critical things. 1) Improve scalp health, 2) provide deep nourishment, 3) reduce scalp imbalances and 4) provide all day nourishment & protection

  • The Two-Oils are perfect to remove scalp buildup, and dosha balance the scalp to make it healthier - so that Amla, Bhringaraj, etc can deep nourish the hair roots.

  • However, a bad shampoo will destroy all the benefits from the Two-Oils if a heavy foaming action strips all the natural nutrients from the scalp, lowers Kapha dramatically and causes heavy scalp imbalance. Hence a gentle, natural shapoo is critical – to wash the hair clean, and reduce such dosha imbalances.

  • After shampooing, just a few drops of the hair nourishing elixir will rebalance the scalp and provide all day nourishment, protection and style.

Because the Ayushoveda routine improves scalp health, provides deep nourishment and reduces ongoing scalp imbalances we call it a complete long term solution for great hear.

Why is Ayushoveda a complete hair care system?

In order to be a complete long term solution for great hair – any routine has to do four critical things. 1) Improve scalp health, 2) provide deep nourishment, 3) reduce scalp imbalances and 4) provide all day nourishment & protection

  • The Two-Oils are perfect to remove scalp buildup, and dosha balance the scalp to make it healthier - so that Amla, Bhringaraj, etc can deep nourish the hair roots.

  • However, a bad shampoo will destroy all the benefits from the Two-Oils if a heavy foaming action strips all the natural nutrients from the scalp, lowers Kapha dramatically and causes heavy scalp imbalance. Hence a gentle, natural shapoo is critical – to wash the hair clean, and reduce such dosha imbalances.

  • After shampooing, just a few drops of the hair nourishing elixir will rebalance the scalp and provide all day nourishment, protection and style.

Because the Ayushoveda routine improves scalp health, provides deep nourishment and reduces ongoing scalp imbalances we call it a complete long term solution for great hear.

Why is Ayushoveda a complete hair care system?

In order to be a complete long term solution for great hair – any routine has to do four critical things. 1) Improve scalp health, 2) provide deep nourishment, 3) reduce scalp imbalances and 4) provide all day nourishment & protection

  • The Two-Oils are perfect to remove scalp buildup, and dosha balance the scalp to make it healthier - so that Amla, Bhringaraj, etc can deep nourish the hair roots.

  • However, a bad shampoo will destroy all the benefits from the Two-Oils if a heavy foaming action strips all the natural nutrients from the scalp, lowers Kapha dramatically and causes heavy scalp imbalance. Hence a gentle, natural shapoo is critical – to wash the hair clean, and reduce such dosha imbalances.

  • After shampooing, just a few drops of the hair nourishing elixir will rebalance the scalp and provide all day nourishment, protection and style.

Because the Ayushoveda routine improves scalp health, provides deep nourishment and reduces ongoing scalp imbalances we call it a complete long term solution for great hear.

Why dosha balancing?

Ayurveda says that a healthy, dosha balanced scalp is essential for the hair to receive nourishment and grow healthy. And a healthy dosha balanced scalp solves all hair issues, including hair fall, thinning hair, dry or frizy hair.

However, the modern scalp is much more unhealthier (in Ayurvedic terms dosha imbalanced), than in your grandma’s days.

Higher Vata, Pitta and a volatile Kapha cause most of hair issues. And this imbalance causes hair roots to be weak, not get or even absorb the nourishment they need. This also makes hair strands go through their lifecycle and die faster, etc.

Most hair oils do not include herbs like Sariba, Manjishta, Vacha, Yasti, Aswagandha & Satavari etc. Dr Nambi specifically formulated the hair growth oil with these powerful dosha balancing herbs to reduce scalp imbalances. These herbs complement and make the hair growth ingredients such as Amla, Bhringaraj, Brahmi much more effective.

This unique combination of both hair nourishing and dosha balancing herbs are what makes the Two-Oils better than a single oil in improving your hair.

Why dosha balancing?

Ayurveda says that a healthy, dosha balanced scalp is essential for the hair to receive nourishment and grow healthy. And a healthy dosha balanced scalp solves all hair issues, including hair fall, thinning hair, dry or frizy hair.

However, the modern scalp is much more unhealthier (in Ayurvedic terms dosha imbalanced), than in your grandma’s days.

Higher Vata, Pitta and a volatile Kapha cause most of hair issues. And this imbalance causes hair roots to be weak, not get or even absorb the nourishment they need. This also makes hair strands go through their lifecycle and die faster, etc.

Most hair oils do not include herbs like Sariba, Manjishta, Vacha, Yasti, Aswagandha & Satavari etc. Dr Nambi specifically formulated the hair growth oil with these powerful dosha balancing herbs to reduce scalp imbalances. These herbs complement and make the hair growth ingredients such as Amla, Bhringaraj, Brahmi much more effective.

This unique combination of both hair nourishing and dosha balancing herbs are what makes the Two-Oils better than a single oil in improving your hair.

Why dosha balancing?

Ayurveda says that a healthy, dosha balanced scalp is essential for the hair to receive nourishment and grow healthy. And a healthy dosha balanced scalp solves all hair issues, including hair fall, thinning hair, dry or frizy hair.

However, the modern scalp is much more unhealthier (in Ayurvedic terms dosha imbalanced), than in your grandma’s days.

Higher Vata, Pitta and a volatile Kapha cause most of hair issues. And this imbalance causes hair roots to be weak, not get or even absorb the nourishment they need. This also makes hair strands go through their lifecycle and die faster, etc.

Most hair oils do not include herbs like Sariba, Manjishta, Vacha, Yasti, Aswagandha & Satavari etc. Dr Nambi specifically formulated the hair growth oil with these powerful dosha balancing herbs to reduce scalp imbalances. These herbs complement and make the hair growth ingredients such as Amla, Bhringaraj, Brahmi much more effective.

This unique combination of both hair nourishing and dosha balancing herbs are what makes the Two-Oils better than a single oil in improving your hair.

Two-Oils: The Ayurvedic Science

The root cause of poor hair quality, including hair fall, is dosha imbalance of the scalp – which makes your scalp unhealthy. This hair problem is called Khalitya in classical Ayurveda texts, and is to due to imbalanced Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

The Science of Dosha Balance™

Let's take Kapha dosha as an example. Kapha manages the nutrients on your scalp.

If Kapha dosha is too low, then there isn't enough nutrition reaching the hair roots. It behaves like a clogged pipe.

However, if Kapha dosha is too high, there is congestion. And that prevents nutrition from being absorbed by the hair roots. This behaves like a non-stick pan.

The result of this dosha imbalance is your hair roots are starved of nutrition - even if you provide the most nutritious oils, the hair roots simply cannot use it.

The dosha balancing, Two-Oil routine contains specific ingredients to balance the three doshas on your scalp – so nutrition can be effectively absorbed by hair roots.

A healthy balanced scalp = healthy roots & healthy hair.

With consistent use, the Two-Oils will improve scalp balance and health. And this will address issues like hair loss, and improve hair volume, shine & quality.

Two-Oils: The Ayurvedic Science

The root cause of poor hair quality, including hair fall, is dosha imbalance of the scalp – which makes your scalp unhealthy. This hair problem is called Khalitya in classical Ayurveda texts, and is to due to imbalanced Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

The Science of Dosha Balance™

Let's take Kapha dosha as an example. Kapha manages the nutrients on your scalp.

If Kapha dosha is too low, then there isn't enough nutrition reaching the hair roots. It behaves like a clogged pipe.

However, if Kapha dosha is too high, there is congestion. And that prevents nutrition from being absorbed by the hair roots. This behaves like a non-stick pan.

The result of this dosha imbalance is your hair roots are starved of nutrition - even if you provide the most nutritious oils, the hair roots simply cannot use it.

The dosha balancing, Two-Oil routine contains specific ingredients to balance the three doshas on your scalp – so nutrition can be effectively absorbed by hair roots.

A healthy balanced scalp = healthy roots & healthy hair.

With consistent use, the Two-Oils will improve scalp balance and health. And this will address issues like hair loss, and improve hair volume, shine & quality.

Two-Oils: The Ayurvedic Science

The root cause of poor hair quality, including hair fall, is dosha imbalance of the scalp – which makes your scalp unhealthy. This hair problem is called Khalitya in classical Ayurveda texts, and is to due to imbalanced Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

The Science of Dosha Balance™

Let's take Kapha dosha as an example. Kapha manages the nutrients on your scalp.

If Kapha dosha is too low, then there isn't enough nutrition reaching the hair roots. It behaves like a clogged pipe.

However, if Kapha dosha is too high, there is congestion. And that prevents nutrition from being absorbed by the hair roots. This behaves like a non-stick pan.

The result of this dosha imbalance is your hair roots are starved of nutrition - even if you provide the most nutritious oils, the hair roots simply cannot use it.

The dosha balancing, Two-Oil routine contains specific ingredients to balance the three doshas on your scalp – so nutrition can be effectively absorbed by hair roots.

A healthy balanced scalp = healthy roots & healthy hair.

With consistent use, the Two-Oils will improve scalp balance and health. And this will address issues like hair loss, and improve hair volume, shine & quality.

According to scientific journals like Nature, PubMed, etc. more people are affected with unhealthy scalp - which is the main cause for poor hair health.

This is why Two-Oils focus on improving the health of the scalp - with a true Kerala Ayurveda approach of "prepare and treat".

Healthy Scalp = Healthy Roots & Healthy Hair.

Here is how the Two Oils work together to get you hair you will love:

Oil 1: Scalp Prep Oil

Clean & Prepare

  • Scalp buildup prevents nutrition from reaching hair roots. This buildup is caused by dandruff, pollution, shampoo/chemical residue etc.

  • Oil 1 (Scalp Prep Oil) removes scalp buildup, so Oil 2 (Hair Growth Oil) can balance & nourish


Oil 2: Hair Growth Oil

Balance & Nourish

  • Dosha balancing ingredients (Manjistha, Ashwangandha, Satavari etc.) improve scalp health so roots can absorb nutrition better

  • Powerful Ayurvedic hair growth ingredients (Bhringraj, Brahmi, Amla etc.) deep nourishes hair roots.

According to scientific journals like Nature, PubMed, etc. more people are affected with unhealthy scalp - which is the main cause for poor hair health.

This is why Two-Oils focus on improving the health of the scalp - with a true Kerala Ayurveda approach of "prepare and treat".

Healthy Scalp = Healthy Roots & Healthy Hair.

Here is how the Two Oils work together to get you hair you will love:

Oil 1: Scalp Prep Oil

Clean & Prepare

  • Scalp buildup prevents nutrition from reaching hair roots. This buildup is caused by dandruff, pollution, shampoo/chemical residue etc.

  • Oil 1 (Scalp Prep Oil) removes scalp buildup, so Oil 2 (Hair Growth Oil) can balance & nourish


Oil 2: Hair Growth Oil

Balance & Nourish

  • Dosha balancing ingredients (Manjistha, Ashwangandha, Satavari etc.) improve scalp health so roots can absorb nutrition better

  • Powerful Ayurvedic hair growth ingredients (Bhringraj, Brahmi, Amla etc.) deep nourishes hair roots.

According to scientific journals like Nature, PubMed, etc. more people are affected with unhealthy scalp - which is the main cause for poor hair health.

This is why Two-Oils focus on improving the health of the scalp - with a true Kerala Ayurveda approach of "prepare and treat".

Healthy Scalp = Healthy Roots & Healthy Hair.

Here is how the Two Oils work together to get you hair you will love:

Oil 1: Scalp Prep Oil

Clean & Prepare

  • Scalp buildup prevents nutrition from reaching hair roots. This buildup is caused by dandruff, pollution, shampoo/chemical residue etc.

  • Oil 1 (Scalp Prep Oil) removes scalp buildup, so Oil 2 (Hair Growth Oil) can balance & nourish


Oil 2: Hair Growth Oil

Balance & Nourish

  • Dosha balancing ingredients (Manjistha, Ashwangandha, Satavari etc.) improve scalp health so roots can absorb nutrition better

  • Powerful Ayurvedic hair growth ingredients (Bhringraj, Brahmi, Amla etc.) deep nourishes hair roots.

In my experience, an unhealthy scalp has two components

  • Clogging of hair follicles

  • Weak roots

First reaction to clogging is to use heavy foaming shampoos. Be patient. I’ll tell you why that is a bad idea.

Visible : Most common clogger is dandruff. Pollution and dust can cause grime which blocks the hair follicles - preventing nutrition absorbtion. 

Invisible : There are multiple studies that talk about scalp build-up or residue left by the chemical bases of hair care products. Many of the ‘so-called’ Ayurvedic shampoos and conditioners are actually extracts infused into chemical bases. Residue is invisible because they are so small, but large enough to clog follicles. 

So, is using heavy foaming shampoos to remove the clogging a good idea?

In my experience, an unhealthy scalp has two components

  • Clogging of hair follicles

  • Weak roots

First reaction to clogging is to use heavy foaming shampoos. Be patient. I’ll tell you why that is a bad idea.

Visible : Most common clogger is dandruff. Pollution and dust can cause grime which blocks the hair follicles - preventing nutrition absorbtion. 

Invisible : There are multiple studies that talk about scalp build-up or residue left by the chemical bases of hair care products. Many of the ‘so-called’ Ayurvedic shampoos and conditioners are actually extracts infused into chemical bases. Residue is invisible because they are so small, but large enough to clog follicles. 

So, is using heavy foaming shampoos to remove the clogging a good idea?

In my experience, an unhealthy scalp has two components

  • Clogging of hair follicles

  • Weak roots

First reaction to clogging is to use heavy foaming shampoos. Be patient. I’ll tell you why that is a bad idea.

Visible : Most common clogger is dandruff. Pollution and dust can cause grime which blocks the hair follicles - preventing nutrition absorbtion. 

Invisible : There are multiple studies that talk about scalp build-up or residue left by the chemical bases of hair care products. Many of the ‘so-called’ Ayurvedic shampoos and conditioners are actually extracts infused into chemical bases. Residue is invisible because they are so small, but large enough to clog follicles. 

So, is using heavy foaming shampoos to remove the clogging a good idea?

Better than single oil - 4 reasons

The Two-Oil routine removes all obstacles for nutrients to reach hair roots and then improves absorption of nutrients by strengthening hair roots

Better than single oil - 4 reasons

The Two-Oil routine removes all obstacles for nutrients to reach hair roots and then improves absorption of nutrients by strengthening hair roots

Better than single oil - 4 reasons

The Two-Oil routine removes all obstacles for nutrients to reach hair roots and then improves absorption of nutrients by strengthening hair roots

Why clean & prep scalp?

Today's scalp is not as healthy as in the past – such as when your grandma was using it. Dandruff, pollution, harsh water, chemical products, temperature fluctuations due to AC, dandruff etc creates unhealthy buildup on your scalp. This buildup is a barrier that prevents nourishment from reaching your hair roots.

Take farming as an example. A good farmer always prepares the field by tilling etc before planting the crops. This enables nutrition to reach the plant roots. But if the soil itself is unhealthy it doesn’t matter what you do, the plants will remain unhealthy. 

This is why just providing nutrition to the hair roots is not enough - one has to make sure the nutrition can reach the roots AND be absorbed. This is the optimal way to get to healthy, shiny hair - and reduce hair fall.

A healthy scalp can solve multiple types of hair issues – whether it is hair fall, thinning hair, dandruff/itchiness, dry/frizzy hair or damaged hair due to heat and chemical tratments. 

This true Ayurvedic approach is why my Two-Oil routine is better than using a single hair oil.

Why clean & prep scalp?

Today's scalp is not as healthy as in the past – such as when your grandma was using it. Dandruff, pollution, harsh water, chemical products, temperature fluctuations due to AC, dandruff etc creates unhealthy buildup on your scalp. This buildup is a barrier that prevents nourishment from reaching your hair roots.

Take farming as an example. A good farmer always prepares the field by tilling etc before planting the crops. This enables nutrition to reach the plant roots. But if the soil itself is unhealthy it doesn’t matter what you do, the plants will remain unhealthy. 

This is why just providing nutrition to the hair roots is not enough - one has to make sure the nutrition can reach the roots AND be absorbed. This is the optimal way to get to healthy, shiny hair - and reduce hair fall.

A healthy scalp can solve multiple types of hair issues – whether it is hair fall, thinning hair, dandruff/itchiness, dry/frizzy hair or damaged hair due to heat and chemical tratments. 

This true Ayurvedic approach is why my Two-Oil routine is better than using a single hair oil.

Why clean & prep scalp?

Today's scalp is not as healthy as in the past – such as when your grandma was using it. Dandruff, pollution, harsh water, chemical products, temperature fluctuations due to AC, dandruff etc creates unhealthy buildup on your scalp. This buildup is a barrier that prevents nourishment from reaching your hair roots.

Take farming as an example. A good farmer always prepares the field by tilling etc before planting the crops. This enables nutrition to reach the plant roots. But if the soil itself is unhealthy it doesn’t matter what you do, the plants will remain unhealthy. 

This is why just providing nutrition to the hair roots is not enough - one has to make sure the nutrition can reach the roots AND be absorbed. This is the optimal way to get to healthy, shiny hair - and reduce hair fall.

A healthy scalp can solve multiple types of hair issues – whether it is hair fall, thinning hair, dandruff/itchiness, dry/frizzy hair or damaged hair due to heat and chemical tratments. 

This true Ayurvedic approach is why my Two-Oil routine is better than using a single hair oil.

Dr Nambi Namboodiri, MD (Ayu)

Dr Nambi is Chief Physician, Ayushoveda, and has been a clinical Ayurvedic physician for 27 years.

Dr Nambi has an MD in Dravyaguna, which is the Ayurvedic science of herbs and medicine formulations. As a Professor, he also taught Dravyaguna in Ayurvedic colleges.

This deep expertise in medicine formulations plus treating many patients for hair/scalp related issues led him to design this effective Two-Oil prepare and nourish routine - with a dual focus on scalp+hair.

For the last 15 years, Dr Nambi is the Director of a 70-bed Ayurvedic hospital (not a spa!) in Kerala. He has treated thousands of patients - especially for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, gastro, joint health, women's health, skin etc.

To share his experience, Dr Nambi hosts a weekly, live Ask Me Anything session – every week Tuesday 9pm. Feel free to join - and directly ask Dr Nambi any health concern you have...

Dr Nambi Namboodiri, MD (Ayu)

Dr Nambi is Chief Physician, Ayushoveda, and has been a clinical Ayurvedic physician for 27 years.

Dr Nambi has an MD in Dravyaguna, which is the Ayurvedic science of herbs and medicine formulations. As a Professor, he also taught Dravyaguna in Ayurvedic colleges.

This deep expertise in medicine formulations plus treating many patients for hair/scalp related issues led him to design this effective Two-Oil prepare and nourish routine - with a dual focus on scalp+hair.

For the last 15 years, Dr Nambi is the Director of a 70-bed Ayurvedic hospital (not a spa!) in Kerala. He has treated thousands of patients - especially for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, gastro, joint health, women's health, skin etc.

To share his experience, Dr Nambi hosts a weekly, live Ask Me Anything session – every week Tuesday 9pm. Feel free to join - and directly ask Dr Nambi any health concern you have...

Dr Nambi Namboodiri, MD (Ayu)

Dr Nambi is Chief Physician, Ayushoveda, and has been a clinical Ayurvedic physician for 27 years.

Dr Nambi has an MD in Dravyaguna, which is the Ayurvedic science of herbs and medicine formulations. As a Professor, he also taught Dravyaguna in Ayurvedic colleges.

This deep expertise in medicine formulations plus treating many patients for hair/scalp related issues led him to design this effective Two-Oil prepare and nourish routine - with a dual focus on scalp+hair.

For the last 15 years, Dr Nambi is the Director of a 70-bed Ayurvedic hospital (not a spa!) in Kerala. He has treated thousands of patients - especially for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, gastro, joint health, women's health, skin etc.

To share his experience, Dr Nambi hosts a weekly, live Ask Me Anything session – every week Tuesday 9pm. Feel free to join - and directly ask Dr Nambi any health concern you have...

Starter Kits - What to expect

The Two-Oil Starter kits last for about six weeks, with normal usage. In order to quantify the results, we surveyed around 400 people who used the Two-Oils consistently 3x weekly for a six week period. We received about 80 responses about their experience:

  • 80% reported that hair fall has reduced and 48% said reduced a lot.
  • 90% reported that scalp health (dandruff etc) has improved and 65% said improved a lot.
  • 85% reported that hair quality has improved and 50% said improved a lot.
  • 92% reported that the process (3x weekly and 45 minutes) was convenient and 50% said very convenient.
  • 26% even reported seeing new hair shoots growing - this is very good to hear! For most people new hair starts to show from 3-4 months.
After the six week period, you can maintain your hair health and continue to improve it with a 2x weekly routine. Best wishes in your hair care journey!

Starter Kits - What to expect

The Two-Oil Starter kits last for about six weeks, with normal usage. In order to quantify the results, we surveyed around 400 people who used the Two-Oils consistently 3x weekly for a six week period. We received about 80 responses about their experience:

  • 80% reported that hair fall has reduced and 48% said reduced a lot.
  • 90% reported that scalp health (dandruff etc) has improved and 65% said improved a lot.
  • 85% reported that hair quality has improved and 50% said improved a lot.
  • 92% reported that the process (3x weekly and 45 minutes) was convenient and 50% said very convenient.
  • 26% even reported seeing new hair shoots growing - this is very good to hear! For most people new hair starts to show from 3-4 months.
After the six week period, you can maintain your hair health and continue to improve it with a 2x weekly routine. Best wishes in your hair care journey!

Starter Kits - What to expect

The Two-Oil Starter kits last for about six weeks, with normal usage. In order to quantify the results, we surveyed around 400 people who used the Two-Oils consistently 3x weekly for a six week period. We received about 80 responses about their experience:

  • 80% reported that hair fall has reduced and 48% said reduced a lot.
  • 90% reported that scalp health (dandruff etc) has improved and 65% said improved a lot.
  • 85% reported that hair quality has improved and 50% said improved a lot.
  • 92% reported that the process (3x weekly and 45 minutes) was convenient and 50% said very convenient.
  • 26% even reported seeing new hair shoots growing - this is very good to hear! For most people new hair starts to show from 3-4 months.
After the six week period, you can maintain your hair health and continue to improve it with a 2x weekly routine. Best wishes in your hair care journey!

 

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