Rahua Hydration Shampoo
by Rahua · hair_care
Editor's Take
Sulfate-free amino acid cleansing paired with Rahua and Sacha Inchi oils at active levels; rare to see this much lipid integrity in a shampoo.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Performance: 8.4 / 10
- Innovative Ingredients: 7.2 / 10
- Clean Standards: 10.0 / 10
- Formula Sustainability: 8.8 / 10
The Verdict
This is a genuinely well-built hydration shampoo that earns its Strong efficacy score through a thoughtfully formulated amino acid surfactant system and high-quality Amazonian oils doing real work at the top of the INCI. The formula skips legacy sulfates for Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and pairs it with Omega-3-rich Sacha Inchi and fortifying Rahua oil, a combination that cleanses gently while replenishing the lipid barrier. It's credible aligned for dry hair that needs moisture retention without stripping. The trade: fragrant essential oils and a trace quaternary ammonium compound keep it just shy of COSMOS certification, though the Strong alignment score reflects genuine clean intent. Worth it for anyone chasing sulfate-free performance that doesn't sacrifice lather or lipid care.
Full INCI list
Aqua, Herbal Infusion of Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnate (Passion) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride (Sea Salt), Vegetable Glycerin, Oenocarpus Bataua (Rahua Ungurahua) Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, Sucrose, Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein, Mauritia Flexuosa (Morete) Fruit Oil, Kaolinite (Rose Clay), Natural Aroma, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycine, Coco Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, L-argenine, Potassium Sorbate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride