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Moo Goo Natural Sensitive Scalp Milk Shampoo 500ml
- Natural and gentle shampoo for all hair types, including sensitive scalps
- SLS-free and Sulphate-free - no harsh foaming agents or drying detergents
- Piroctone Olamine helps soothe, support and balance the scalp microflora
- Milk Protein supports hair strength and growth while restoring your hair’s natural protective layer
- No silicones, so there’s no build-up or heavy residue
- Suitable for Dandruff, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Eczema and dry, itchy scalps
- Family-friendly formula perfect for all ages, genders and hair types
New Look bottle - was known as (Scalp Friendly Milk Shampoo)
Fun fact: Milk Shampoo was originally made for a family member who had a scalp so itchy they went to bed with olive oil on their scalp and cling wrap around their head. It took us 6 months of trialing until we were able to banish the cling wrap to the kitchen for good! Now, Milk Shampoo is loved by thousands of Aussies and 96% report a healthier scalp after use!
Most shampoos use SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate) or similar synthetic Sulphates to create foam. We don’t! Instead, we use a blend of natural cleansers that still get the job done, just without the harsh side effects. They may not lather quite as dramatically, but that’s a small price to pay for healthy hair and a happy scalp!
Plus, we skip silicones (commonly used for that silky feel) because they tend to build up on the hair and weigh it down over time. Instead, we prioritise natural ingredients that support long-term hair and scalp health. Our 5-star formula combines 5 natural coconut and glucose-based cleansers to gently and effectively cleanse the scalp, without stripping natural oils.
Milk Shampoo is suitable for all ages and all hair types, even for those prone to Eczema, Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis or other sensitive skin conditions. It's also colour-safe and a great option for people looking for natural hair care that actually works.
How to use: Wet hair, massage 1-3 pumps into the scalp and rinse thoroughly. For a deeper cleanse, shampoo twice. For best results, pair with our Cream Conditioner. Both are Silicone-free for a fresh, weightless feel.
Ingredients
Aqua (H₂O’s Fancy Name), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Coconut-Derived Cleanser), Decyl Glucoside (Glucose-Derived Cleanser), Lauryl Glucoside (Glucose-Derived Cleanser), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco Glucoside (Glucose-Derived Cleanser) & Glyceryl Oleate (Natural Ester), Glycol Distearate (Emollient), Piroctone Olamine (Olamine Salt), Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Guar Gum), Fragrance – Oatmeal (Phthalate-Free), Allantoin, Hydrolysed Milk Protein (For Hair Repair).Because we make our products for our families, we have a strict ingredient philosophy that excludes ingredients like Parabens, Phenoxyethanol and penetration enhancers.
We show all of the ingredients we use in our products on our website, not just the pretty ones. That way you know exactly what's in each one, and can get in touch if you have any more questions.
Please be aware that the ingredients we use in our formulas may be updated occasionally and therefore vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product packaging for the most up-to-date and relevant list of ingredients.
FAQs
Why do we only make one shampoo?
We often get asked why we don’t make different shampoos specific to different hair types such as dry, oily, curly, thin, damaged etc. While we believe that people have different hair types and different hair needs, if you look closely at ingredient labels, you’ll notice that there often isn't much difference between products specifically made for each variation. In our opinion, we don’t think all the different types of shampoo are needed if you have a good formula (we think ours is pretty darn good). A shampoo made for oily hair would have a higher concentration of cleansers than one made for dry hair because more oil needs to be removed, but you can achieve much the same result by varying the amount of shampoo you use or washing your hair twice, if needed.
Does your shampoo strip colour?
When formulating our shampoo, we learned a lot in the process. “colour-lock Shampoo” is basically shampoo that is SLS-free and is not alkaline. Alkaline hair products open up the hair cuticle and leach colour out as well as make the hair feel squeaky (aka “clean”). Our Milk Shampoo is already SLS-free and a pH that is slightly acidic for the reasons mentioned above, so it’s “colour lock shampoo” by nature, although we don’t think it’s an accurate description. “Damaged hair” shampoos are also usually just lower in sulphates so we’ve got that covered already.
Will you ever bring out a shampoo bar?
As much as we love less plastic packaging, unfortunately, we aren’t able to make these and keep in line with our ingredient philosophy. Also, natural shampoo bars naturally are alkaline and alkaline hair products open up the hair cuticle and make the hair feel squeaky (aka “clean”) which we think isn’t great for the hair long-term.
I have dry / oily hair. Do you have a shampoo for that?
A shampoo intended for oily hair has a higher concentration of cleansers than a dry hair shampoo because more cleaning is required. But you can achieve much the same result by just varying the amount of shampoo you use.
Is this product made of milk?
We aren’t called MooGoo because our products are made with milk. If you think about it, putting any meaningful amount of fresh milk into a hair care product and then putting it on a shelf in a store for a while would not end well – yuck! We do use ethically and sustainably sourced Milk Protein from a credible Australian supplier in our hair care products because research has found that it helps to protect hair fibres and revitalise hair's natural protective layer.
If you want to know more about the Milk Protein we use, check out the General section on our FAQ page for more detailed information.
What does "Dermatologically Tested" mean?
You may have seen the term “Dermatologically Tested” on lots of products before, but did you know there’s not an actual definition or regulation for this term? Because that didn’t sit right with us, and because our aim is to make products for people with really sensitive skin, we decided to send a bunch of them off to be tested in an independent lab on 54 people who reported having sensitive skin. The results were given on a scale of 0 to 5 with 0 being no irritation or redness and 5 being a reaction. We’re happy to report that other than one person who had a reaction to the adhesive on the patch and another who found the patches painful to remove, all subjects reported 0 for redness and irritation for all the products we sent for testing. To check out the full report and summary of the test we did on this product, click here.
'Fragrance' is listed as one of the ingredients in this product. What does this mean?
When we first started making products, we used a blend of essentials oils to give them a lovely fragrance. But many people have severe reactions and allergies to them, even in small amounts. As a result, and because we make products for people with sensitive skin, we took them out of most products. Instead, we helped to develop a special kind of fragrant oil, whereby each component in it is less than the EU allergy threshold. This is how we can have a pleasant-smelling product without the reactions. The scents we use are proprietary blends from the company we get them from, and we’ve had no reactions since we made the switch. Also, of course, it is free from phthalates, which is the main concern in fragrances.
