This iconic line represents our greatest achievement so far along the infinite path towards ever-growing sustainability, with 9 different families that tackle the common hair careneedwith extraordinary results.
This iconic line represents our greatest achievement so far along the infinite path towards ever-growing sustainability, with 9 different families that tackle the common hair careneedwith extraordinary results.
Transparency: Transparent packaging reveals formulas in their purest essence. With 95%* natural origin ingredients and 92%* biodegradability, while minimizing synthetic additives.
Respectful formulas and packaging: Using only what is needed and right, guided by eco-design principles and circularity.
Artisanalitity: Crafted with care and a devotion to detail, preserving the artisanal heritage of humankind.
Reusing before recycling: Lightweight packaging designed to be creatively repurposed as storage holders or plant pots.
ISO-16128
*Calculated as the sum of readily biodegradable ingredients according to the OECD 301 method
Delicate daily products for all hair types.
Nourishing products for highly-processed hair.
Smoothing products for coarse, frizzy or unruly hair.
Curl-enhancing and moisturizing products for curly or wavy hair.
Volume-enhancing products for fine or limp hair.
Clarifying shampoo for normal to heavily-styled hair.
Moisturizing products for dry or dehydrated hair.
Anti-breakage products for long or damaged hair.
Illuminating and protective products for colored hair.
Each Essential Haircare family contains a Regenerative Organic Certified® active ingredient*. This means it has been sourced from a farm that practices regenerative agriculture, helping to mitigate climate change and regenerate the soil.
These ingredients have been chosen for properties that deliver specific high-efficacy benefits, helping us to create formulas that are good for your hair as well as contributing to a healthier planet.
*Sourced from Regenerative Organic Certified® farms
Read moreNavigate the interactive map and meet the farms and communities cultivating our Regenerative Organic Certified™ ingredients.
From Mr. Aber Tocto at Churupampa farm, Chirinos, Peru
Used in: MINU/
Contains caffeine, caffeic acid, and ferulic acid, which work together to protect hair against fading and damage and help keep colour vibrant.
From Mr. Francesco Travaglini's farm, Larino, Campobasso, Italy
Used in: MOMO/
Locks in moisture for soft, nourished hair that is manageable and easier to detangle.
From Mrs. Sanou Kuina at the Ben Dia association, Koro, Burkina Faso
Used in: DEDE/
Helps keeps hair resilient and healthy, and improves manageability by 50%, making this a great daily range for all types of hair.
From Mrs. Ouattara Abiba at the Women's Association, Banfora, Burkina Faso
Used in: LOVE CURL/
Contains carbohydrates to moisturise and smooth the hair, and antioxidants to protect and keep it healthy.
From Mr. Francesco Querzola's farm, Borgo Val di Taro, Parma, Italy
Used in: LOVE SMOOTHING/
Contains carbohydrates that give the products their ability to lock in moisture and smooth hair, as well as antioxidants that protect and keep it healthy.
Seeds grown on Mr. Giuseppe Pellegrino's farm, Cutrofiano, Lecce, Italy
Used in: NOUNOU/
Contains proteins, polysaccharides and fatty acids to strengthen, repair and reinforce the hair, locking in moisture and improving resilience.
From Mr. Michele Aina's farm, Romentino, Novara, Italy
Used in: SOLU/
Contains health-boosting antioxidants and polysaccharides that lock in moisture and shield hair from dryness, damage, and breakage.
From Mr. Gabriele Colla's farm, Parma, Italy
Used in: MELU/
Delivers two benefits, with polysaccharides creating a protective film that helps prevent breakage, and antioxidants preserving strength and structure.
From Mr. Alessandro Malerba's farm, San Ferdinando, Reggio Calabria, Italy
Used in: VOLU/
Contain proteins that boost volume as well as antioxidants that protect the hair and keep it healthy.
For more than 20 years, Essential Haircare has embodied the philosophical idea that the true greatness of human beings lies in the harmony between ethics and aesthetics.
Regenerative organic agriculture represents a pathway to reverse the damage done by conventional farming. Choosing Regenerative Organic Certified™ active ingredients represents our commitment to moving beyond protection to regenerating soil health and biodiversity.
Learn more
Since launching Essential Haircare in 2004, we have constantly pushed ourselves to deliver better, more considered solutions for your hair and for the planet. Read about the important milestones of this sustainability journey - and why we'll never feel that we've "made it".
Discover the full story
If you want to create a more sustainable hair care routine, take a look at our compact shampoo bars, packaged in recyclable paper, or reuse a traditional shampoo bottle using one of our shampoo refills.
Choosing products from the Essential Haircare range is just one way to make your haircare routine more sustainable. To find out about other steps you can take, read our guide.
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