The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Care Shampoo 250ml — Vegan, Soothing for Dry Flaky Scalp, 90% Natural

The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Care Shampoo is a vegan, gingery shampoo formulated with Vegan Silk Protein and botanical extracts to help remove loose flakes, soothe dry scalps and leave hair feeling cleaner and more manageable.

Updated from the brand’s bestselling formula, this 250ml shampoo blends ginger essential oil with birch bark and white willow bark extracts and is made with around 90% ingredients of natural origin. The lightly spicy, fresh ginger scent makes cleansing feel invigorating while Vegan Silk Protein helps replenish hair structure. The bottle is made from 100% recycled plastic, including Community Fair Trade recycled material collected in Bengaluru, India, reflecting The Body Shop’s focus on sustainable sourcing and ethical production.

How does this shampoo help with dry, flaky scalps?

This shampoo works as a daily cleansing step to lift away loose flakes and reduce the appearance of visible flakiness while leaving the scalp feeling soothed. It’s formulated with ginger essential oil and two botanical bark extracts chosen for their traditional use in scalp care.

• Ginger essential oil for a stimulating, refreshing cleanse.
• Birch bark extract to support gentle exfoliation of loose flakes.
• White willow bark extract for a calming botanical complement.
• Vegan Silk Protein helps strengthen and smooth hair fibers.

Is this shampoo suitable for daily use and all hair types?

Yes—this gentle formula is designed for regular use and suits a range of hair types that experience dryness or flaky scalps. Its balance of cleansing and conditioning ingredients aims to clean without stripping, making it practical for routine care.

• Safe for daily or frequent washing when scalp feels flaky or dry.
• Formulated to clean while maintaining moisture balance.
• Works well as the first step in The Body Shop Ginger three-step routine.
• Not targeted to change hair color; follow color-care guidance if dyed.

What makes this an ethical or eco-conscious choice?

The Body Shop highlights sustainability in both ingredients and packaging: ginger oil is sustainably sourced and the bottle is produced from fully recycled plastic, including Community Fair Trade recycled plastic gathered by waste pickers in Bengaluru. The formula is vegan and the brand does not test products on animals.

• Approximately 90% ingredients of natural origin, including sustainably sourced ginger oil.
• Bottle made from 100% recycled plastic (lid not made with recycled plastic).
• Includes Community Fair Trade recycled plastic from Bengaluru, India.
• Vegan formulation and cruelty-free standards from The Body Shop.

How should I use this shampoo for best results?

Apply to wet hair, massage into the scalp until it lathers, then rinse thoroughly; repeat if needed. For a complete routine, pair with The Body Shop Ginger Conditioner and Serum to help improve hair manageability and scalp comfort over time.

• Wet hair fully before applying a dollop of shampoo.
• Massage into scalp for 30–60 seconds to lift flakes and oils.
• Rinse well; repeat for a deeper clean if necessary.
• Follow with Ginger Conditioner and serum for best restorative effect.

Who is this for: This shampoo is aimed at people with dry, flaky or itchy scalps seeking a plant-forward, vegan option with a fresh ginger scent. It suits shoppers who want a practical, ethically minded daily shampoo that focuses on scalp comfort and improved hair manageability—particularly those who prefer natural-origin ingredients and recycled-packaging choices.

Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Piroctone Olamine, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Dimethicone Propyl PGBetaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Salicylate, Salix Alba Bark Extract/Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Parfum/Fragrance, Linalool, Limonene, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil/Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Citronellol, Citral, Isopropyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, sr-Spider Polypeptide-1, 1,2- Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.