Update 13/02/2012 : Newly added - Matrix, Deva Curl, Renpure

Original - 05/02/2012

pH of Shampoos



PRODUCT pH Brand: Herbal Essences Drama Clean M 5.4-6.6 Hello Hydration M, T 5.3-6.7 (6.5) Dazzling Shine T (6.5) Totally Twisted M 5.3-6.7 Tousle Me Softly M 5.5-6.5 Long Term Relationship M 5.2-6.6 Brand: Pantene Pro-V Smooth M, T 5.5-6.5(6.5) Pro-V Hydrating Curls M 5.5-6.5 Pro-V Relaxed and Natural M 5.3-6.7 Curly Hair Series Moisture Renewal M 5.3-6.7 Brand: Aussie Aussie Moist M 5.4- 6.4 Brand: Matrix Biolage (shampoos and shower gels) M 3.5 - 9 Brand: Tresemme Natural with vitamin E M 5-6 Naturals Moisture M 6-6.5 Naturals M 5-6 Brand: Aphogee Deep Moisturizing M 5-5.5 Shampoo for damaged hair M 6-7 Brand: Suave Suave (all) M 5-7 Brand:Creme of Nature Kiwi and Lime T (6.5) Brand: VO5 Milks Strawberries and Cream M 5.5-6.5 Tea tree tingle M 5-6 Kiwi Lime M 5.5-6.5 Brand: Dove Moisturizing Shampoo M 5-7 Brand: Johnsons Top to toe baby wash T (5.5) Brand: Renpure Organics - Moisturising Shampoo M 6.0-6.8 Brand: Devacurl Devacurl and Devacare no poo M 6.5 Devacurl and Devacare low poo M 6.5 Brand: Nexxus Shampoo Therappe M 4.8-5.5 Brand:Trader Joe Trader Joe Nourish Spa T (7) Brand: Yes to Yes to Carrots M (6-7) Brand: Giovanni Smooth as silk T (6-7) Tea tree T (6)

(**These are alkaline soap based shampoos**) Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose (HSR) T (9) Aubrey Organics GBP (9)* Alaffia (all) (8-10)* Oyin Honey Wash (8-10)* Castile Soap/Dr.Bronners (10-11)* Karen' Body Beautiful Cool Clarifying Shampoo (8-10)*

(**pH values are only reliable for water soluble liquids. A shampoo with solids cannot have a reliable pH value**) Terresentials Mud Wash - Rhassoul Clay (mixed with liquid) - Bentonite Clay (mixed with liquid) -

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The companies I have emailed and I am awaiting a response:

Shea Moisture, Kinky Curly, L'Oreal, Carol's Daughter, Burts Bees, Lush

Here we go. For those keen on pH and pH balance, here are the first results of my research. The bigger manufacturers were totally helpful since they clearly have good records of the products they make.I also managed to test a few based on those that my circle of friends owned. I will be chasing up many more manufacturers. I promise to name and shame any who do not give up the data (I know this will be asked -The reason is that they use buffers which keep the product within a pH range. These buffers will self adjust the pH of the product if a small amount of acid or base is added (eg if water drops into the product, if acids present on your skin find their way into the bottle etc).The values in the table are sourced as indicated below- manufacturer value- The Natural Haven test value* - This value is untested but likely given the shampoo is soap based