FAQ General

Did you know that as many as 70,000 chemicals are used in the skin care industry?  Very few of these have any safety data available and even fewer have been tested in combination with other chemicals - the so-called 'cocktail' effect.

Men's skin reacts particularly badly to Ethyl alcohol and synthetic fragrances, two ingredients commonly used in highstreet men's brands.  In addition, there are many preservatives, petrochemicals and other toxic chemicals used in synthetic products.

Natural and organic products, on the other hand, tend to be less likely to cause skin reactions in men, as they do not contain such harsh ingredients.

The short answer is 'yes'!  Try our Itch Away Shampoo, a very gentle formulation which naturally stimulates your scalp and helps to combat itching and flakiness.

You might also find that our organic hair and body washes (Cool Style and Vitamin Boost) are suitable for your scalp, simply because they do not contain the harsh ingredients that many shampoos do.

The most aggressive ingredients in shampoos are the detergents or surfactants used to make them foam and cleanse. Of these, the most commonly used are Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Sodium Laureth Sulphate.

Both of these are known to cause skin irritation - indeed, the first one is used as a standard skin irritant against which other ingredients are assessed. Avoiding products containing these ingredients will often help.

The second thing to realise is that residues of any shampoo left on the scalp, no matter how mild, will irritate and aggravate dryness and itching. It is essential to rinse the hair and scalp very thoroughly after washing to remove all traces of shampoo before you apply a conditioner.

Organic Homme products are based on pure, natural, certified organic ingredients. All our formulations are extremely gentle. They're easily absorbed into skin and do not block the pores.

Our products are made without sodium lauryl/laureth sulphate, chemical irritants, artificial fragrances, synthetic colourants and alcohol (ethanol).

If you do have very sensitive skin you may like to use our Organic Base 'no-scent' formulations. Whilst not a dedicated men's range, its neutral, fragrance-free nature means that it is suitable for both men and women.

As a common sense precaution, we recommend a patch test is carried out prior to first application.

Organic Homme's range of natural and organic products for men do cost more than mainstream alternatives because ingredients are more expensive, as they are generally grown on a relatively small scale as opposed to mass produced in labs.

However, Organic Homme products offer better value for money because they have a much higher proportion of active ingredients and much less water.

Read more about Organic Homme products and why they offer value for money.