Cantu Ultra Moisture Nourishing Shampoo for Curly & Dry Hair — 13 fl oz, Sulfate-Free

Cantu Ultra Moisture Nourishing Shampoo is a sulfate-free cleansing formula that uses Batana and Jamaican Black Castor Oils to gently cleanse textured hair while restoring hydration and manageability.

This shampoo is designed for curly, coily, and wavy hair that needs moisture without heavy buildup. Formulated to work as part of the Cantu Ultra Moisture regimen, it produces a rich, creamy lather that rinses clean and helps hair feel softer and easier to style. The formula avoids sulfates, silicones, parabens, drying alcohols and other common irritants, and it pairs Batana Oil—known for replenishing moisture—with Jamaican Black Castor Oil to support stronger-feeling strands.

How will this shampoo affect my curl pattern and frizz?

The shampoo focuses on restoring hydration and smoothing the hair surface, which helps curls clump and define better while reducing the appearance of frizz. It cleanses without stripping natural oils, so your curl pattern stays resilient rather than becoming dry and brittle.

• Helps maintain natural curl shape by preserving moisture balance.
• Batana Oil replenishes lost hydration, encouraging smoother strands.
• Jamaican Black Castor Oil supports strand strength for fewer breakages.
• Rinseable, non-heavy formula prevents weighed-down curls.

Is this shampoo safe for color-treated or chemically processed hair?

The gentle, sulfate-free base reduces the risk of accelerated color fade compared with harsh detergents. While it’s formulated to be mild and moisturizing, always patch-test if your hair recently underwent chemical treatments and follow with conditioner or a mask to lock in moisture.

• Sulfate-free cleansing to minimize color stripping.
• Free from silicones and mineral oil, lowering buildup on treated hair.
• Works best when paired with Cantu Ultra Moisture mask and leave-in for added protection.

How should I use Cantu Ultra Moisture Shampoo for best results?

Start with thoroughly wet hair, then massage shampoo into the scalp and move toward the ends, creating a creamy lather before rinsing. Repeat if needed, and follow with the Ultra Moisture mask, leave-in, or curl cream to maximize hydration retention and manageability.

• Wet hair completely for even distribution.
• Focus massage on the scalp to remove buildup, then smooth to ends.
• Rinse fully and follow with Ultra Moisture mask or leave-in for up to 5 days of improved moisture when used as a regimen.

What ingredients should I expect and what do they do?

The formula centers on Batana Oil and Jamaican Black Castor Oil alongside conditioning agents that create a rich lather without harsh sulfates. It excludes drying alcohols, mineral oil, silicones, parabens, phthalates and propylene glycol to keep the cleansing experience gentler on textured hair.

• Batana Oil: replenishes moisture and helps soften hair surface.
• Jamaican Black Castor Oil: contributes to stronger-looking strands.
• Sulfate-free surfactants: cleanse while reducing dryness risk.

Who is this for: Cantu Ultra Moisture Nourishing Shampoo suits people with curly, coily, or wavy hair seeking a hydrating, sulfate-free cleanser that supports better manageability and curl definition. It's appropriate for natural, relaxed, or color-treated textures that respond well to oil-enriched formulas and benefit from a moisture-focused haircare routine. Use it as the cleansing step in a multi-product Ultra Moisture regimen for best results.

Ingredients

WATER (AQUA/EAU), SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER*, ELAEIS OLEIFERA (BATANA) KERNEL OIL, RICINUS COMMUNIS (JAMAICAN BLACK CASTOR) SEED OIL, PANTHENOL (VITAMIN B5), TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E), GLYCOL DISTEARATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, SODIUM SULFATE, CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, BENZOIC ACID, FUMARIC ACID, SODIUM FERROCYANIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LINALOOL, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, BENZALDEHYDE, PINENE, ROSE KETONES.