Strengthening Scalp & Hair Shampoo — Cleansing, Softness and Care
Your hair care begins with cleansing that also considers softness and manageability.
The KÁRITI EVO® Strengthening Scalp & Hair Shampoo combines a cleansing system with humectants and conditioning ingredients. It removes dirt, excess oil and product residue while helping leave hair soft and ready for detangling.
Its formula brings together aloe vera, rosemary hydrosol and extract, panthenol, hydrolysed wheat and soy proteins, niacinamide, caffeine and Zinc PCA. A first care step for afro-textured and 4C hair that needs cleansing and conditioning within the same routine.
Key Benefits
- Hair and scalp cleansing: helps remove dirt, excess oil and product buildup.
- Softness: combines humectants and conditioning ingredients to improve hair feel after washing.
- Manageability: prepares the hair for detangling and styling.
- Reduced friction: conditioning ingredients help hair fibres slide more easily against one another.
- Hair-fibre care: includes hydrolysed proteins and panthenol to support conditioning.
- Ritual preparation: leaves hair ready for the curl-activating mist and, when extra-strong hold is desired, Crystal Lumen.
Why is cleansing important for afro-textured and 4C hair?
Styling products, scalp oil and dirt can build up between washes. Appropriate cleansing removes those residues so the next styling ritual begins on a clean foundation.
For tightly coiled hair, washing must also consider friction and tangling. This formula therefore combines cleansing ingredients with conditioners and humectants.
What does “strengthening scalp and hair care” mean?
It describes an approach focused on scalp care and conditioning the hair fibre. The aim is to support a routine that improves manageability and reduces friction during hair care.
It is not a medical treatment for hair loss or a promise of new hair growth.
Can it help if my hair breaks during detangling?
Conditioning improves slip and helps reduce friction during handling. After washing, the curl-activating mist supports continued detangling in sections, starting at the ends.
Hair-fibre breakage and shedding from the root are different concerns.
Botanical science and conditioning: what does each ingredient contribute?
| INCI ingredient | Function within the shampoo |
|---|---|
| Aqua | Water-based foundation that allows the ingredients to be distributed. |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | Aloe vera juice that contributes to conditioning and skin care. |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | Cleansing surfactant that helps remove oil and dirt. |
| Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate | Surfactant that complements cleansing and foam formation. |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water | Rosemary hydrosol that forms part of the botanical foundation and contributes sensory qualities. |
| Glycerin | Humectant that helps attract and retain water. |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Surfactant that complements the cleansing system and contributes to foam. |
| Coco-Glucoside | Surfactant that helps cleanse and distribute the formula during washing. |
| Oryza Sativa Starch | Rice starch that contributes to texture and sensory finish. |
| Behentrimonium Methosulfate | Conditioning ingredient that reduces static and eases detangling. |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Fatty alcohol that provides consistency and softness; it is not a drying alcohol like ethanol. |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant and solvent. |
| Panthenol | Humectant and conditioner that contributes to softness and flexibility. |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | Hydrolysed wheat protein that conditions the hair fibre and contributes to a surface film. |
| Hydrolyzed Soy Protein | Hydrolysed soy protein that complements hair-fibre conditioning. |
| Propanediol | Humectant and solvent that helps distribute ingredients. |
| Parfum | Provides the product’s scent. |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Part of the preservative system. |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | Rosemary extract providing botanical components with conditioning and antioxidant functions. |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | Conditioning polymer that improves slip and reduces static. |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | Part of the preservative system. |
| Caffeine | Ingredient used for skin conditioning; its presence alone does not demonstrate a hair-loss benefit. |
| Lactic Acid | Helps adjust the formula’s pH. |
| Zinc PCA | Conditioning ingredient used in scalp-care formulas. |
| Glucose | Humectant that supports the moisturising system. |
| Ornithine HCl | Amino acid forming part of the care complex. |
| Niacinamide | Vitamin B3 used for skin conditioning and care. |
| Arginine HCl | Amino acid that contributes to conditioning. |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | Ginseng extract providing botanical components for skin care. |
| Citrulline | Amino acid forming part of the care complex. |
| Glucosamine HCl | Component of the conditioning complex. |
| Pyridoxine HCl | Vitamin B6 derivative used in skin and hair care. |
| Allium Cepa Bulb Extract | Onion extract forming part of the botanical care complex. |
| Biotin | Vitamin B7 included in the care complex; its presence does not guarantee hair growth. |
| Coumarin | Fragrance component. |
How do I use it?
- Thoroughly wet the hair.
- Distribute a small amount of shampoo over the scalp.
- Massage gently with your fingertips.
- Allow the lather to pass through the lengths during rinsing, avoiding rubbing or piling them together.
- Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if residue remains.
- Follow with the curl-activating mist to condition and detangle.
Does the shampoo define curls?
Its main function is cleansing and conditioning during washing.
For light definition, softness and movement, follow with the curl-activating mist. For pronounced definition and extra-strong hold, use Crystal Lumen following its dry, stretched-hair method.
Does it contain sulphate cleansers?
The INCI does not include sulphate surfactants such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is a conditioning ingredient, not a sulphate cleanser of that type.
Ingredients — INCI
Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Oryza Sativa Starch, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Propanediol, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Dehydroacetic Acid, Caffeine, Lactic Acid, Zinc PCA, Glucose, Ornithine HCl, Niacinamide, Arginine HCl, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Citrulline, Glucosamine HCl, Pyridoxine HCl, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Biotin, Coumarin.