Review (1/5): Itchy scalp & covered in hives ... again :(
I wanted to like this shampoo. With the reviews, how couldn't I? I came to Amazon several months ago looking for the right shampoo that was paraben & sulfate free. I am trying to be more conscientious about the chemicals and scents that I use on my body and this over-delivered. I purchased it in the vanilla scent and anxiously awaited for my hair transformation.
After two shampoos, my scalp started itching constantly. My scalp, back of my neck, and the top of my back (all areas where the shampoo had come into contact with my hair and skin) were covered in itchy, irritated bumps. I stopped using the shampoo immediately. It took me two weeks for my skin and the itch to clear up and go away. I passed the bottle on to a friend with the disclaimer "People love it, but it covered my skin in hives ..." I was later told it worked just fine for them. Go figure.
A few weeks ago it was time to hunt for a new shampoo. Again, I found Sweet Baby Shampoo. More stellar reviews, one of which specifically called out the hives. That reviewer stated that after switching to the unscented, the hives never re-appeared. Perfect! One-click purchase. I was down to give it another go. Again, stellar reviews.
Three shampoos and the scalp itching is back. The hives are smaller this time, but they're still there. I do not get it. What is in this stuff?! In a pinch, I have washed my hair with all sorts of crummy products. I spent a week in the desert with high alkaline dust matting down my hair and washed my hair with bar soap. No problem (other than dried out hair). I've used $1 drug store brands, the crap they stock in hotels, even the all purpose shampoo / conditioner / soap concoction they supply for free in the gym. Never had a single reaction to any of it. Think about it. Something isn't adding up. Sadly.