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ROOT Scalp + Hair Treatment Bar Sulfate-Free Formula

A sulfate-free, aloe vera based syndet bar with panthenol, jojoba oil, 4% castor oil, hyaluronic acid, rosemary, and so much more — formulated to condition as it cleans. Works from the first wash. Every ingredient percentage on the label.

Ingredients

Aloe vera base at 30.60%. Glycerin at 10%. Panthenol at 1.5%. Hyaluronic acid. Castor oil. Every percentage disclosed.

Benefits*

  • Syndet bar — not soap. pH 4.5–5.5, matched to your scalp's natural acid mantle.

  • Aloe replaces water as the base. 30.60%. Every wash delivers amino acids directly to your scalp.

  • Panthenol at 1.5% penetrates the hair shaft and rebuilds elasticity from the inside out.

  • Hyaluronic acid for your scalp — the same active your skincare already uses.

  • Reduces breakage, adds body, and seals the cuticle against frizz with every wash.

  • Works from the first wash. No transition period. No adjustment phase.

  • Every active ingredient percentage shown on the label. Nothing hidden.

  • Sulfate-free and color-safe — keeps pigment locked inside the shaft longer.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping

Orders ship within 1–2 business days. Standard delivery in 5–8 days. Subscribers get free priority shipping.

Returns

Not happy? Email us within 30 days for a full refund. No return needed.

Subscription

Ships every 30 days. Pause or cancel anytime — no fees, no commitment.

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verified Sulfate-Free Formula

verified pH 4.5–5.5

verified Rosemary

verified Panthenol

verified Sodium Hyaluronate

verified Hyaluronic Acid

verified Calendula

verified Castor Oil

verified Tocopherol

verified Cedarwood

verified Jojoba Oil

verified No Transition Period

verified Color Safe

verified Every Percentage Disclosed

verified Sulfate-Free Formula

verified pH 4.5–5.5

verified Rosemary

verified Panthenol

verified Sodium Hyaluronate

verified Hyaluronic Acid

verified Calendula

verified Castor Oil

verified Tocopherol

verified Cedarwood

verified Jojoba Oil

verified No Transition Period

verified Color Safe

verified Every Percentage Disclosed

A Bar That Gets Better The More You Use It.

FIRST WASH

You feel the difference immediately

Cuticles stay closed from the first rinse. Hair feels softer, cleaner, and less stripped than your last shampoo.

1 WEEK

Wash days are noticeably different

The conditioning agents are building up on the hair shaft with every wash. Frizz settles, tangles reduce, and wash days start feeling easier.

2 WEEKS

Less hair in the drain

Strands are staying flexible instead of snapping during washing and brushing. The difference shows up on your shower wall.

1 MONTH

Fuller, healthier hair & a balanced scalp

Hair looks and feels more substantial after every wash. Your scalp starts finding its natural balance — less overproduction, less dryness, less reactivity.

Our CORE Ingredients. Every Percentage Shown.

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    1.5%

    Panthenol

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    0.2%

    Sodium Hyaluronate

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    4%

    Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis)

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    0.5%

    Rosemary Essential Oil

     
     

    The Root Difference

    Most shampoo bars are soap in disguise. ROOT is built differently — from the chemistry up, with every percentage shown on the label.

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    Sulfate-Free

    SCI as the primary surfactant — not a trace addition. Rich lather, effective cleansing, zero sulfates. The clean beauty claim with nothing hidden.

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    Aloe Barbadensis — 30.60%

    Most formulas use water as the base. ROOT uses aloe. At 30.60% it's the second highest concentration ingredient in this bar — delivering amino acids, enzymes, and polysaccharides to your scalp with every single wash. Not a trace amount. Not a marketing ingredient. The base of the formula.

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    Hyaluronic Acid For Your Scalp

    The same ingredient your skincare relies on now working at the scalp level. Hair follicles live in tissue that's naturally made of HA. ROOT puts it back every wash.

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    Strand-Level Repair

    Panthenol penetrates beyond the cuticle and bonds directly with your hair proteins — measurably increasing strand strength and thickness with every wash. Not coating. Not conditioning. Rebuilding from inside.

    Real Customers Reported...

    91%

    Fuller, Healthier Hair

    Based on 4500 Customers
    97%

    Better Scalp Health

    Based on 8500 Customers
    88%

    Less Shedding

    Based on 3500 Customers
    94%

    Works First Wash

    Based on 2500 Customers

    ROOT Outperforms EVERY Other Shampoo Bar.

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    4% functional castor oil
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    No waxy buildup or residue
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    Most Shampoo Bars Are Soap In Disguise. ROOT Isn't.

    Sulfate-Free Base

    SCI as the primary surfactant. Rich lather, effective cleansing, zero sulfates. Your cuticle stays closed every single wash.

    pH 4.5–5.5

    Matched to your scalp's natural acid mantle. Soap bars run at pH 9–10. That difference is why shampoo bars have a bad reputation — and why ROOT doesn't.

    Hyaluronic Acid + Panthenol

    HA restores the scalp barrier. Panthenol bonds with hair proteins inside the strand. Skincare-grade actives in a daily wash — nobody else in this category is doing this.

    Real Stories From Customers Who Love Our Product.

    See what our customers are saying about our shampoo bar!

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    Jamie C.
    - Love love loveee!

    Verified Purchase

    Reviewed in the
    United States
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    October 15, 2025
    I started treating my scalp the same way I treat my face — looking for barrier repair, anti-inflammatory ingredients, hydration. The moment I found root with hyaluronic acid in the actual formula, not just on the marketing, my scalp stopped feeling tight and reactive after every wash. It sounds simple but nothing else had done that. Love root!!
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    Bridget O.
    - Something is definitely working!

    Verified Purchase

    Reviewed in the
    United States
    on
    November 2, 2024
    My hair has been thinning for two years and I've tried everything. I'm not claiming this fixed it but my hair genuinely looks fuller and the breakage is so much less. I can run my fingers through without losing half my hair. That's definitely new!
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    Priya M.
    - Exactly what I needed

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    Reviewed in the
    United States
    on
    November 10, 2024
    I'm obsessed with reading ingredient lists and Root is the first shampoo bar I've seen that actually discloses percentages. 8% castor oil is real. Most bars have a fraction of that!! The formula is exactly what it claims to be.
    15 people found this helpful
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