BEST CRUELTY & DMDM HYDANTOIN FREE SHAMPOOS AND CONDITIONERS FOR 2021

On TikTok there has been some info that the ingredient DMDM Hydantoin, which is found in many shampoos and conditioners, causes hair to fall out. For example loved brands such as OGX, Dove, TIGI, TRESemme, Joico contain this preservative. There are also other common ingredients like salt (sodium chloride) and sulfates that can also cause hair loss and would be best to avoid. 

Looking at all the ingredients in shampoos, it's sad to see that most contain at least one ingredient that could lead to some issues, so still seeking the perfect shampoo.

Here is a compilation of the best DMDM Hydantoin-free, sulfate and salt free shampoos and conditioners that are also cruelty-free.

  • milk_shake Integrity Nourishing shampoo and conditioner

milk_shake Integrity Nourishing shampoo and conditioner

Unfortunately, not all of their products are sulfate or salt free.

  • Herbal Essences bio:renew shampoos and conditioners

Herbal Essences bio:renew collection

Their sulfate free shampoos contain citrus oil, which can cause allergies.

  • Avalon Organics Therapy Argan Oil Damage Control Shampoo

Avalon Organics shampoos and conditioners

Only concerns are that some of their shampoos contain oils (citrus peel oil, peppermint oil) that might cause allergies.

  • SheaMoisture

SheaMoisture shampoos and conditioners

Only downside is that their products contain essential oil blends for fragrance, which can cause irritation or allergies.

  • Briogeo

Briogeo shampoos and conditioners

Sulfate, salt, cruelty and DMDM Hydantoin free, but contains fragrance, essential oils and benzyl alcohol, which may cause irritation if prone to sensitivity. 


Some brands that are cruelty-free and DMDM Hydantoin-free, but contain salt or sulfates (it may vary for their different products):

Cutrin (salt and sulfates)
Four Reasons No Nothing (salt and sulfates)
La Biosthetique (salt)
Löwengrip (salt)
Madara (sulfates)
Noughty (salt)
Rituals (salt)

www.ewg.org/skindeep/ is a great place to check how good the ingredients in your products are.

*Will keep updating this post if any new products are found.



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