Shampoo for Eczema | Eczema Conquerors

Finding the best shampoo for eczema is incredibly important. If you read the ingredients to avoid in a shampoo page – you’ll now know that you want to choose a product that is natural, hypoallergenic and paraben-free, so that it does not aggravate your eczema. Not every scalp eczema shampoo will work the same for everyone. You may need to try several shampoos before you find one that works sufficiently for your needs.

Researching all natural and effective shampoos takes hours; I have selected a few below that are natural, effective, and chemical free (keep coming back as this list will be updated regularly). Remember that the best eczema shampoo will have ingredients that you can pronounce. You can the rating for how toxic your shampoo is at the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep site.

In some cases, I’ve included the eBay or Amazon link if the product appeals to you (and just in case you can’t buy it in your city at a place like Walmart). Some products are also cheaper on Amazon and eBay. You can also find these shampoo products in the Store section, along with a wider selection of products.

Botanical Skin Works Intensive Dandruff Shampoo

Botanical Skin Works Intensive Dandruff Shampoo and conditioner can be used if you have mild to severe dandruff, flakes, itchy scalp, eczema, or psoriasis. This shampoo contains camphor and menthol, which will help to detoxify the scalp. It also contains an organic botanical infusion of herbs and ingredients, such as aloe vera (which speeds up healing), Vitamin E, provitamin B5, neem oil and shea butter, which are all natural and help to leave the hair soft and clean.

The great thing about this product is that it has very low toxicity – according to the Environmental Working Group (which ranks how toxic certain skin products are). The toxicity is rated 1 out of 10 – being on the very low end. You can get this product for $12.50-$15, depending on where you order it from. Although the price of this shampoo for scalp eczema can be slightly higher than others, its ingredients are incredibly clean, and in the long run it is worth placing all natural ingredients onto your skin to help relieve your eczema naturally, as opposed to irritating it with harsh chemical ingredients.

You can also get the Botanical Skin Works Intensive Dandruff Treatment which can be applied to a dry scalp for 15 minutes. This natural treatment helps to detoxify the scalp, cleanse the follicles, and remove build up. It contains natural ingredients such as peppermint (to relieve itchiness) and aloe vera to help speed up the healing in scalp eczema. There are also no side effects to using these all natural ingredients.

Note: I don’t recommend all anti-dandruff shampoos that claim to help dermatitis.

Even JASON Natural Cosmetics Dandruff Relief Shampoo, which claims to be all natural, contains benzyl benzoate (an additive and endocrine disruptor), benzyl alcohol and fragrance (causes organ toxicity and can irritate those with eczema), scores very high on the Environmental Working Group’s ranking for toxic chemicals in shampoo products.

Not all natural anti-dandruff shampoos are safe – this product ranks high in toxicity according to EWG’s database, which doesn’t make it a good shampoo for sensitive skin eczema.

Keys MetaClean Healing Soap & Shampoo

Keys MetaClean Healing Soap & Shampoo is rated by the Environmental Working Group as one of the safest medicated shampoos for eczema that exist on the market; it’s ingredients are so healing and natural that its toxicity levels are very low. In fact, it is rated 0 out of 10 and its ingredients are so pure that both animals and family members can all use it!

This shampoo product for eczema contains ingredients such as saponified coconut oil, saponified olive oil, saponfied jojoba oil, avocado oil, black cumin oil, neem oil, shea butter, and aloe vera – all which are very soothing and healing to the scalp. This product is also vegan and gluten free, so it is safe for many people to use.

I have read really great reviews where it has stopped the scalp from itching. The only downside is that this product can’t be bought everywhere (it can be bought on Amazon, though), and the product is pricier and can range from $18-$19.95, depending where you buy it.

TheraNeem Gentle Therape Shampoo

The original TheraNeem Gentle Therape Shampoo with organic Neem oil, Neem leaf extract, chamomile, arnica, pine, basil, and cherry bark is especially formulated to clean gently and penetrate your scalp without harsh chemicals or soaps. Use TheraNeem Gentle Therape Conditioner to nourish the hair and scalp. This product has a low score of 2 out of 10 (in terms of how toxic the product is), on the Environmental Working Group website.

The TheraNeem Gentle Therape Conditioner is also suitable for all hair types and for sensitive scalps. This gluten-free medicated shampoo for eczema contains Neem, which has been used for centuries to protect, nourishes and moisturize. This formula will also add body, reduce split ends and protect the hair and scalp. The great thing about this product is that compared to many other natural therapeutic eczema shampoo products on the market, the cost for this product ranges from $7.95-$11.50 depending where you buy it.

Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo

Shea Moisture’s Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo is filled with great reviews on how the shea butter shampoo is useful for repairing, strengthening, and helping hair re-growth. It contains argan oil and shea butter, which is incredibly natural and moisturizing to add luster and softness to your hair. It is definitely a best shampoo for eczema on scalp that is rated 1 out of 10 in terms of being low in toxicity, according to the Environmental Working Group.

Shea Moisture’s Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner is a leave-in or rinse out extra-moisturizing conditioner that de-tangles and repairs dry, damaged, or over-processed hair. This shampoo and conditioner for eczema is formulated with sea kelp, which is a trace mineral used to help to detoxify hair follicles of impurities and residue. In addition, the argan oil restores shine and rebuilds hair elasticity, while the shea butter deeply moisturizes and repairs damage to hair and scalp. It is made with certified organic ingredients. You can get this product from $9.45-$18.95 depending where you get it. (If you’re getting products off Amazon, make sure to read the other product prices that are offered – these are often cheaper and found in smaller print after the shipping info at the top of the product page.)

Seaweed Bath Co. – Wildly Natural Seaweed Argan Shampoo

Wildly Natural Seaweed Argan Shampoo combines the natural nourishing properties of seaweed extract with soothing Moroccan Argan Oil and Vitamin E to gently cleanse and moisturize your hair and scalp. Argan Oil, rich in oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids, is a potent natural moisturizer that helps soothe your irritated skin, while the fresh scent of lavender invigorates your senses and helps to improve your mood and energy level. This product is specifically designed to improve the condition of red skin, dry skin, flaking skin, and scaling skin.

The Wildly Natural Seaweed Argan Conditioner also combines with soothing Argan Oil, Vitamin E and pro-vitamin B5 to naturally nourishing and detoxifying properties of bladderwrack seaweed to gently moisturize your hair and scalp. It contains no dyes, no parabens, no sulfates and is completely gluten free. The Environmental Working Group classifies this product has being a 2 out of 10 in terms of being low in ingredient toxicity. You can get this product for approximately $12-$14.99 depending on where you buy it.

I hope you found this list of shampoos for eczema helpful and if you have any recommendations let me know your best eczema shampoo n the comments!

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P.S. Check out my resource page for a full list of Products I Love! Or check out “The Eczema Cure” book for more information on healing eczema from the inside out.

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abby bio Abby is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who helps clients achieve optimal health. She is passionate about seeing people use health and nutrition to transform lives. She hopes that her experiences and knowledge can help educate others on natural remedies that will help eczema. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or YouTube for more updates!

Disclaimer: All the information found on this website should be used for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace proper medical advice. Always consult a qualified health care provider before embarking on a health or supplement plan.

Read my eczema guide for other articles and resources that I’ve written on this topic.

Comments

terezka says

March 21, 2014 at 3:26 pm

Hello doll! But what is your favorite shampoo? Which one do you use the most? And also any conditioners or hair masks that don’t break you out? I am on a hunt. xoxo

Dana says

May 28, 2014 at 5:17 pm

Hi,
I want to ask for your permission to use your first picture, the green background shampoos 🙂 I like it a lot.
thx

- Abby says
  
  July 23, 2014 at 2:27 pm
  
  No problem!
  
bri says

December 21, 2015 at 9:51 pm

For awhile now I’ve wanted to switch to an all natural shampoo, because the sulphates and other chemicals have been making my scalp itchy. However all of the “organic/earth friendly” products I’ve tried left me hair either dry, unclean or a complete tangled mess. After doing some research The Somaluxe Clarifying Shampoo came highly recommended for being earth and hair friendly. The shampoo rinsed clean leaving my hair soft and nourished. I followed up with the Somaluxe Conditioner. Both products left my hair looking and feeling healthier. Great! Natural ingredients that really work. They really are an outstanding value.

Kathleen Lung says

June 5, 2016 at 5:53 pm

Hello! One of the ingredients in Theraneem’s Gentle Shampoo is a foremeldehype releaser – Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, which created huge reactions on my scalp. Another ingredient – Phenoxyethanol – in the conditioner is a known skin irritant restricted in Japan and Europe and also caused immense reactions in my scalp. Initially, I didn’t know, and the allergic reactions were masked by how moisturizing the products felt on my previously extremely dry scalp. After a month of use, My scalp became increasingly, unbearably itchy. I just want to warn all potential users. I will post the above on Amazon.com to warn others.