Orange & Bergamot Organic Shampoo

50ml - 250ml | Prevented Ocean Plastic bottle | From £5

A bright, energising organic shampoo handcrafted in West Wittering — Soil Association certified, enriched with certified organic aloe vera, plum fruit extract, and hibiscus flower extract. Sweet orange and bergamot essential oils create an uplifting, citrus-forward scent that makes washing your hair the best part of your morning. Suitable for all hair types.

What genuinely clean hair looks like

Most shampoos rely on aggressive sulphates that strip the hair and scalp of their natural oils — leaving hair clean, yes, but also dry, prone to frizz, and dependent on heavy conditioners to compensate. This formula takes a different approach.

Coco-glucoside forms the primary cleansing base — a plant-derived surfactant from coconut and fruit sugars that produces a soft, conditioning lather that cleans effectively without stripping. The scalp's natural oil balance is respected rather than eliminated, which means hair feels genuinely healthy rather than just temporarily clean.

What makes this shampoo's botanical layer particularly interesting is the combination of plum fruit extract and hibiscus flower extract — two ingredients rarely seen together and both genuinely beneficial for hair and scalp health. Plum fruit extract is naturally rich in vitamins and antioxidants and brings a conditioning, smoothing quality to the formula. Hibiscus — long celebrated in traditional haircare across South Asia and the Caribbean — is naturally rich in amino acids and has a well-documented reputation for supporting scalp health and hair strength.

Certified organic aloe vera leaf juice adds natural soothing and conditioning properties, particularly beneficial for a dry or reactive scalp. Glycerin maintains moisture balance throughout cleansing, and guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride leaves hair feeling smooth and manageable after rinsing.

Sweet orange and bergamot essential oils complete the formula with an irresistibly uplifting citrus pairing. Sweet orange is warm and bright; bergamot adds a fresh, slightly herbal sophistication that stops the blend tipping into overly sweet territory. Together they make washing your hair feel like the most energising moment of your morning routine.

Making the switch to natural shampoo

If you're transitioning from a conventional shampoo, your hair might need a little time to adjust and we want you to know that's completely normal!

Conventional shampoos contain SLS and SLES, which strip your scalp of its natural oils. Over time your scalp compensates by overproducing oil, so when you switch to our gentler SLS and SLES free formula it can take 2 to 4 weeks for things to rebalance. During this time your hair might feel slightly heavier or take longer to feel clean than usual.

Stick with it. Most people find that once their scalp adjusts, their hair feels better than it ever did on conventional shampoo, softer, healthier and with a natural balance that doesn't need washing every day.

A few tips to help with the transition:

• Use a little less than you think you need, a small amount goes a long way
• Rinse thoroughly with warm water
• Try washing every other day to give your scalp time to settle

Any questions? Just drop us a message, we're always happy to help. Gemma x

What's in it — and why

• Coco-glucoside — gentle plant-derived surfactant from coconut and fruit sugars; cleans effectively without stripping natural oils
• Glycerin — humectant; maintains moisture balance during cleansing
• Sodium coco-sulfate — coconut-derived cleansing support; gentler than SLS
• Cocamidopropyl betaine — coconut-derived; stabilises lather and enhances gentleness
• Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride — plant-derived conditioning agent from guar bean; leaves hair smooth and manageable
• Certified organic aloe vera leaf juice (Aloe barbadensis)* — naturally soothing and conditioning; particularly beneficial for dry or reactive scalps
• Plum fruit extract (Prunus domestica) — naturally rich in vitamins and antioxidants; conditioning and smoothing
• Hibiscus flower extract (Hibiscus sabdariffa) — naturally rich in amino acids; supports scalp health and hair strength
• Sweet orange peel oil (Citrus sinensis) — cold-pressed; warm, bright citrus; naturally rich in limonene
• Bergamot fruit oil (Citrus bergamia) — fresh, slightly herbal citrus; adds sophistication and depth
• Natural preservative system (Benzyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Salicylic acid) — effective without parabens

Full INCI: Aqua, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice Powder*, Salicylic Acid, Prunus Domestica (Plum) Fruit Extract, Sorbic Acid, Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Flower Extract, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Linalool**, Limonene** *Certified organically grown ingredient **Naturally occurring in essential oils

How to use

Apply a small amount to wet hair. Massage gently into the scalp using fingertips — not nails — working the lather through to the ends. Breathe in the orange and bergamot as you do. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Follow with the Puremess Orange & Bergamot Organic Conditioner for best results.

💡 Morning tip: Use as the energising start to your morning routine — the orange and bergamot combination is a genuinely mood-lifting way to begin the day.

The Puremess Promise

✔️ Soil Association certified organic ✔️ Handcrafted in small batches in West Wittering, West Sussex ✔️ Free from SLS, parabens, palm oil, phthalates, silicones and synthetic fragrance ✔️ Natural, vegan, and cruelty-free ✔️ Presented in a 250ml Prevented Ocean Plastic bottle — made from recycled coastal plastic

Made with love, in West Wittering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this shampoo sulphate-free? This formula contains no SLS or SLES — the harshest and most commonly irritating sulphates found in conventional products. The primary cleanser is coco-glucoside, a gentle plant-derived surfactant, supported by sodium coco-sulfate — a coconut-derived ingredient significantly gentler than SLS and approved for use in Soil Association certified organic formulations.

Will this shampoo lather as well as my regular shampoo? It will lather — but perhaps not as dramatically as a conventional sulphate shampoo. High-foam lather is largely a cosmetic effect created by aggressive sulphates rather than an indicator of cleansing effectiveness. This formula cleans just as thoroughly with a softer, more conditioning lather.

Is this shampoo suitable for colour-treated hair? Yes — the sulphate-free formula is much gentler on colour-treated hair than conventional shampoos. Sulphates are one of the primary causes of colour fade, so switching to a sulphate-free formula can significantly extend the life of a colour treatment.

What are plum fruit extract and hibiscus flower extract? Plum fruit extract is naturally rich in vitamins and antioxidants and brings a conditioning, smoothing quality to the formula. Hibiscus flower extract has a long history in traditional haircare — particularly across South Asia and the Caribbean — where it's been used for generations to support scalp health and hair strength.

Should I use the matching conditioner? We'd recommend it — the Orange & Bergamot Conditioner uses the same certified organic base and matching essential oil blend, creating a cohesive, uplifting scent experience from shampoo to condition.

What does Soil Association certified mean? It means the organic ingredient claims have been independently verified by the UK's leading organic certification body — a rigorous third-party audit that verifies the sourcing, production, and ingredient integrity of every certified organic component.