THE HERBACEOUS LATHER: A SHAMPOO OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS
Suds yourself from head to toe with the comforting caress of this naturally cleansing lather. Living Libations Calendula Comfort Shampoo + Body Wash is a pure herbaceous wash with supple suds to cleanse the skin while bringing bounce and shine to your mane.
Scalp, hair, hands, and body are gently cleansed with this herbal-ambrosial, heaven-scented wash. Hair-loving herbs are swirled together with effective extracts and essences to create a functional body, hand, hair, and scalp cleanser that gently lifts away the day's dirt without stripping your natural lipids, making it gentle enough for a baby’s bubble bath. These tried-and-true herbal infusions harmonize with hair strands and follicles without weighing down your mane with the chemical residues found in most shampoos.
These silky suds are a juicy emulsion of concentrated extracts, including Calendula, Rose Hips, and Seabuckthorn, brimming with beneficial fatty acids and antioxidants. Synergized with scalp-tingling, reviving essences of Rosemary, clarifying Clary Sage, hearty Hyssop, and stimulating Ginger, this formula is further enhanced with scalp-clarifying Cardamom, Clementine, and Eucalyptus. All of these botanical bioactives are embraced by an emollient Jojoba infusion of herbal hair heroes: Nettles, Horsetail, Coltsfoot, and Horse Chestnut, for a lavish sheen. The pillowy lather is imbued with strengthening, succulent seaweeds and gentle, botanical saponifications that effortlessly lift away residue and excess sebum to create the clear conditions for lustrous locks, while being sulfate and sulfide-free. It is, quite simply, the most beautiful botanical shampoo experience of earthly delights.
“Love the aroma! I use the True Blue shampoo for yrs thought to swap up for this beautiful floral. It's so good and lathers twice as much great body wash too!💕🌼” — Laura
“Finally!! I have naturally curly 3a/3c curls that are fine and I have had the hardest time finding the right shampoo and conditioner for my hair. I feel like I’ve tried almost everything. This shampoo(and the calendula conditioner) have finally ended my search. I could almost cry because it has been such a stressful journey. My curls are full, well defined, shiny and healthy. This shampoo and the calendula conditioner have brought my curls back to life!” — Annie
“Beautiful Libation for Beautiful Hair. I bought the seabuckthorn shampoo by the litre and thought I would never love anything more - now it’s a toss up! It smells amazing and leaves my fine, dry hair smooth and hydrated but not weighed down. The conditioner is amazing as a leave-in. Bliss.” — Ashley
SHAMPOO + BODYWASH DIRECTIONS
Shampooing: To cleanse your hair, massage a small amount of this luminous lather into a wet scalp, adding water as necessary to build up a rich, supple foam. Spend a few minutes using your fingertips to thoroughly scrub the scalp, clearing away buildup so that pores are completely free to respire and inspire hair growth. Keep in mind that shampoo is primarily for cleansing the scalp; the process of rinsing the lather down the length of your hair is more than sufficient to cleanse the strands. Follow with Calendula Comfort Conditioner for soft, shiny, and heavenly-scented hair. This gentle shampoo is perfectly safe and supportive for young ones’ hair, natural blondes, and color-treated tresses.
Hand Soap + Body Wash: As a body wash, Calendula Comfort serves as a lovely, multi-use staple for your countertop and shower. Pour a small amount into your palms for a sudsy wash, or dispense it generously under running water to watch it bloom into a clean, botanical bubble bath that is gentle enough even for a baby's tub. To extend your bottle and create a magnificent countertop hand soap, simply fill a foaming pump bottle with half Calendula Comfort and half distilled water, then shake gently to combine.
Color-Treated Hair: Our shampoos serve colored hair beautifully. Similar to healthy skin, healthy hair is naturally coated in protective sebum that keeps each strand elastic, smooth, and highly reflective. Synthetic hair products, even those marketed specifically for treated hair, strip away these vital oils, irritate the scalp, and leave behind an occlusive residue that stifles the skin, cuticle, and hair follicles. Harsh chemical surfactants cause hair color to fade fast, leaving strands dull and lifeless.
Pre-Color Prep: To prime your mane, create a pre-color ritual the day or night before you plan on applying color by treating your hair to an intensive moisture treatment. Use our super-hydrating Honey Myrtle Deep Conditioning Mask, or let our Calendula Comfort Conditioner seep into your strands overnight. This deeply primes the hair matrix and paves the way for luminous, long-lasting color, as plump, well-hydrated strands grab onto the pigment more effectively and hold onto their vibrant dimension much longer without fading.
(Please note: Our shampoo bottles may vary in appearance, amber or clear, with slightly different silhouettes. Rest assured, they all contain the exact same quantity of our small-batch botanical shampoo.)
CALENDULA COMFORT: ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
Distilled Spring Water
Pure water distilled to deliver aqua to our botanical infusion.
Decyl Glucoside
This gentle, plant-derived latherer is made from the natural sugars found in coconuts. It creates a gentle, bubbly foam that cleanses the hair and skin effortlessly without causing dryness or irritation. Biodegradable and mild, its light emollient properties soothe the hair shaft, scalp, and skin while completely rinsing away without leaving a heavy buildup.
Coco Protein
Extracted directly from the rich fatty acids and proteins of pure organic, virgin coconut oil, this whole-plant cleanser creates soft, pillowy suds without a single drop of synthetic chemicals, sulfates, or sulfides. It has excellent compatibility with even the most sensitive skin types and lifts away impurities while naturally protecting the scalp biome, the hair's living lipids, and the earth’s waterways.
Bladderwrack — Fucus vesiculosus
This succulent seaweed is naturally mucilaginic, being both moisturizing and tonifying for the hair. People from regions that ingest lots of seaweed often have thick, beautiful hair! Dry, thirsty hair will relish the vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids found in our wild-harvested seaweed extract. Juicy, gelatinous seaweed is said to enhance and replenish the appearance of hair shine.
Aloe Vera — Aloe barbadensis
Aloe is a botanical gem from the desert that ensures proper balance of moisture and promotes healthy hair. It smoothes the hair cuticle and creates an invisible lush layer on the surface of each hair strand, helping to lock in moisture and nutrients.
Jojoba — Simmondsia chinensis
Singing with a hearty 96% ceramides, glorious golden Jojoba is the seminal supplier of sumptuous ceramides to nourish scalp and hair strands. Conditioning thirsty hair and synergizing with sebum, Jojoba has unparalleled ability to moisturize the hair and balance oil production. It is packed with peptides and lipids and contains the highest levels of phenolic compounds found in nature along with antioxidants and all soluble forms of vitamin E.
Calendula — Calendula officinalis
Compounds of Calendula are captured in this herbal infusion of sunny bright yellow petals packed with positive, potent properties. This infusion harnesses the pleasant properties of marigold petals that have an ancient affinity of comforting and caressing dry skin and scalps.
Coltsfoot — Tussilago farfara
Cheery coltsfoot is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring bringing its sunny yellow cheer to welcome the new season. Like nettles and horsetail, coltsfoot also supports healthy-looking, shiny hair. Coltsfoot contains compounds of silica, sulfur, and cysteine which improve sheen.
Horse Chestnut — Aesculus hippocastanum
Hardworking Horse Chestnut is abundant in silica that tames manes and strengthens strands.
Horsetail — Equisetum arvense
Helpful and herbaceous Horsetail rich in silica to strengthen hair strands and a frail ponytail!
Oatstraw — Avena sativa
Harvested from the green, mineral-rich stalks of the plant rather than the grain itself, this naturally gluten-free herb acts as a nourishing smoother and soother for delicate hair strands.
Nettles — Urtica dioica
Numinous Nettles are an effective and ancient plant tonic to nourish skin and scalp.
Calendula CO2 Extraction — Calendula officinalis
This most potent extract of mirthful marigolds concentrates the juicy constituents of colorful carotenoids, beneficial plant waxes, and thick phytosterols making it far juicier than an infusion or tincture. This superhero for skin and scalp harnesses the flower power of marigold petals to help groom hair to its full bloom.
Rosehips CO2 Extraction — Rosa canina
Rosehips are hydrating and moisturizing to the hair and dry scalps. The omegas and vitamins contained in rosehips nourish dry, brittle hair. Rosehip oil contains natural retinol, omegas 6 and 9 fatty acids, lycopene, beta-carotene, and naturally occurring vitamin C.
Seabuckthorn CO2 Extraction — Hippophae rhamnoides
The Latin name of the berry producing Seabuckthorn bush means “tree that makes the horses shine” referring to the berries' benefits of making horses healthy and have shiny hair. Our Seabuckthorn berry oil is a super-critical extract with an affinity for lustrous locks.
Rosemary — Rosmarinus officinalis
Reviving Rosemary is a stimulating sentinel for scalp and hair. Steam distilled from rosemary plants grown on high plateaus in the Alps, our rosemary contains more camphor and cineole compounds than rosemary growing at sea level. This special type of rosemary is an ancient hair and scalp tonic as it effectively sloughs scalp flakes, freeing the pores to care for each strand of hair.
Cardamom — Elettaria cardamomum
Charismatic Cardamom is scalp cleanser and herbal luminary with over 4,000 years of use and enjoyment. The scent of cardamom is warm, green, and spicy, with a refreshing and invigorating air. Strengthen the spirit with the timeless charm of pure cardamom.
Clary Sage — Salvia sclarea
Enchanting Clary Sage is steam distilled from organic flowering plants that grow in the fragrant fields of southern France. Clary Sage’s euphoric, green opal buds promote a delightful sense of tranquility and even giddiness. Quelling Clary Sage calms and cleanses the scalp. It’s warm, herbaceous aroma has been called "one of the most enigmatic essential oils in aromatherapy's mysterious apothecary."
Clementine — Citrus clementina
Clementine’s cold-pressed peels offer a big burst of sweet orange aroma. The zesty essence is brimming with scalp and skin-loving flavonoids along with citrus peel antioxidants and skin loving linalool. Sunny and sublime, Clementine boosts the spirit with a smile.
Ginger — Zingiber officinale
Ginger is a hero in your aromatherapy-arsenal as it packs an herbaceous punch! Warm and zingy, it energizes this formula with its spicy serenade that cleanses the scalp and harmonizes hair.
Hyssop — Hyssopus decumbens
Hearty, herbal hyssop is a practical and potent essence with a welcoming honey-herbal aroma. Steam distilled and organically harvested in France, this herb has been traditionally used to revive and replenish.
Eucalyptus — Eucalyptus radiata
Easy-breezy Eucalyptus Radiata radiates coolness and clarity. The velvetiest of the vigorous eucalyptus family, Radiata’s reviving aroma gets things flowing and is an effective cleanser of scalp and strands. Era upon era, this stimulating scent has unplugged pathways and inspired humans to breathe deep.
Vetiver — Vetiveria zizanioides
Verdant, viscous Vetiver is a rooted, earthy essence that is distilled from the root of a tropical grass and has an affinity for hair and skin care. Vetiver moisturizes and helps hair appear healthy and shiny.
Grapefruit Seed Extract — Citrus paradisi
Made from grapefruit seeds and pulp, this antioxidant-rich extract serves as a natural botanical stabilizer, preserving the pristine freshness and potency of the botanicals. Stringent quality control and purity tests confirm it is entirely free from synthetic adulterants and gluten.
Purity Verified: Certified Organic + Third-Party Lab Tested for Quality Assurance
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use Calendula Comfort if I have a sensitive scalp or skin conditions?
Absolutely. This formula is completely free from synthetic foaming agents, artificial fragrances, sulfates, and sulfides that typically irritate the skin. With a botanical base that includes herbal infusions with soothing Calendula, Jojoba, and Aloe Vera, it is a calming caress for sensitive scalps, dry skin, and is even gentle enough to be used as a tear-free baby bubble bath.
Why does this shampoo lather differently than commercial brands?
Most modern shampoos rely on harsh, chemical detergents like sodium lauryl sulfate to create a synthetic foam that aggressively strips your hair. Calendula Comfort creates a soft, pillowy lather whipped from whole-plant sugars and saponified coconut lipids. Because it is completely natural, it simply needs a little more water and a gentle physical massage to fully work up the lather. Once activated, it effectively lifts away debris and excess sebum while entirely preserving your hair's natural, protective oils.
Is this shampoo safe for color-treated or bleached hair?
Yes, it is an excellent option for colored, highlighted, and chemically treated hair. Because it contains zero harsh chemical surfactants, it will not fade your dimensional color or strip your strands. In fact, by restoring moisture via Jojoba ceramides and nutrient-dense seaweeds, it creates a smooth, highly reflective hair cuticle that actually makes your color look more vibrant and luminous.
How often should I wash my hair with this botanical formula?
Because our pure ingredients work with your scalp biome rather than stripping it, your sebaceous glands will naturally balance their oil production. Most people discover that they no longer experience the "rebound grease" caused by synthetic shampoos, allowing them to gracefully extend the time between washes to just once or twice a week.
