Kristin Ess Extra Gentle Shampoo for Sensitive Scalp — 10 fl oz, Moisturizing & Color-Safe Hydration

This shampoo combines Kristin Ess’s Zip-Up Technology™ with a gentle, low-fragrance formula to help smooth weakened cuticles, target split ends, and reduce environmental stress on hair without harsh sulfates, parabens, phthalates, or silicones. The lightweight cream cleanser is vegan, cruelty-free, and safe for daily use on color-treated and keratin-treated hair.

How does this shampoo handle sensitive skin and scalps?

The formula is designed to be extra mild, minimizing potential irritants and using a subtle fragrance to reduce sensory overload. It rinses clean while maintaining moisture, so it won’t strip natural oils that are essential for a sensitive scalp’s barrier.

• Sulfate-free surfactants for gentler cleansing
• Low-fragrance profile to reduce irritation risk
• Palm-and-paraben-free ingredients to limit harsh exposures

What does Zip-Up Technology™ do for damaged hair?

Zip-Up Technology™ is Kristin Ess’s proprietary complex formulated to temporarily bind and strengthen weakened areas of the hair shaft, creating a smoother cuticle appearance. It helps reduce the look of split ends and supports the hair’s resilience against breakage and environmental aggressors.

• Targets weak zones along the hair strand
• Visibly smooths cuticle texture
• Helps protect color and keratin-treated hair from fading

Will this shampoo hydrate dry or brittle hair without weighing it down?

The shampoo balances moisture and light conditioning to leave hair feeling nourished yet weightless. It cleanses while adding slip and softness so dry hair appears smoother and detangles more easily when paired with the matching conditioner.

• Moisturizing agents that retain hydration without heaviness
• Designed to support daily use for persistent dryness
• Improves manageability and shine when used consistently

Is this safe for color-treated or keratin-treated hair and daily use?

Yes — the formula is free of sulfates and silicones that can strip or build up on treated hair, making it suitable for preserving color vibrancy and keratin service longevity. Its gentle profile means it can be used frequently while helping maintain smoothness.

• Color and keratin safe for routine maintenance
• Cruelty-free and vegan formulation
• Free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and silicones

How to use: Wet hair, apply a small amount and lather from roots to ends, rinse thoroughly. Follow with Kristin Ess conditioner; for thicker hair, use a quarter-sized amount of conditioner and leave in for three minutes before rinsing.

Who is this for? This Extra Gentle Shampoo is ideal for people with sensitive scalps, dry or brittle hair, and anyone who frequently colors or smooths their hair with keratin treatments. It’s a good match for shoppers seeking a clean beauty alternative that still delivers smoothing, hydration, and improved manageability without heavy residues or strong fragrances.

Ingredients

WATER (AQUA/EAU), SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), GLYCERIN, CETEARAMIDOETHYLDIETHONIUM SUCCINOYL HYDROLYZED PEA PROTEIN, HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS EXTRACT, SARGASSUM FILIPENDULA EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, GELIDIELLA ACEROSA EXTRACT, ALGIN, CARRAGEENAN, CHITOSAN, COCAMIDE MIPA, PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCOL STEARATE, PROPANEDIOL, COCONUT ACID, SODIUM ISETHIONATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ISOPROPANOLAMINE, METHYL COCOATE, TOCOPHEROL, SORBITOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, XANTHAN GUM, COUMARIN, LINALOOL.