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Step 1. Valotin Strengthening Shampoo (1x per week)

At the end of each week, I treat myself to a deep cleanse of my hair to remove some of the buildup that has accumulated.

For shampoos, I recommend looking for one that has the grunt behind it to actually remove buildup and grease as well as something to treat the scalp.

Styling products, scalp oils, and dust from the environment can all build up in hair if left to their own devices. This buildup can weigh hair down and dry it out, causing breakage. This is why it is so important to look for shampoos that include cleansing ingredients.

Valotin Strengthening Shampoo includes Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, a surfactant created by coconut oil designed to cleanse hair. Although the name sounds misleading, this is not a sulfate. I find this cleanser isn’t too harsh yet leaves hair feeling like it has actually been cleaned.

This shampoo also includes disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, another ingredient that sounds like a sulfate but isn’t. Sulfates are harsh and irritating because they are made from small molecules that break into the skin. Compare this to DLS which is a large molecule that can’t penetrate into the scalp and skin reducing irritation.

I also recommend looking for products that treat the scalp. In your hair care system, shampooing is the only time you add the product to your scalp. It’s easy to overlook your scalp, despite how crucial it is to growing gorgeous locks.

One of my favorite ingredients in Valotin Strengthening Shampoo is aloe vera leaf juice. Part of aloe vera’s healing power when it comes to burns is applying it topically supports blood circulation to an area. When applied to the scalp, blood circulation supports healthy hair growth.¹ When looking at other aloe vera shampoos, make sure that yours contains aloe vera juice rather than powder to experience the full effects.

¹ Surjushe A, Vasani R, Saple DG. Indian J Dermatol. 2008;53(4):163-166.

²   D'Souza P, Rathi SK. Indian J Dermatol. 2015;60(3):248-254.

³   Int J Cosmet Sci. 2017 Oct;39(5):543-549.

⁴   Rele AS, Mohile RB. J Cosmet Sci. 2003;54(2):175-192.