Top Eco-Friendly Shampoos and Conditioners: Organic, Natural and Affordable

Eco-friendly and organic products are all the rage. Everything from toiletries to make-up is being designed to benefit you and the environment. Eco-friendly hair care products like shampoo and conditioner benefit your hair as much as the environment around you. They can also be affordable.

Some things to look for when buying eco-friendly shampoo and conditioner include the bottle it is packaged in (is it marked with a recycling logo?), the ingredients (are they organic and all natural?) and how the product is tested (is it tested on animals or animal free?).

Here are 5 brands of eco-friendly shampoo and condition worth checking out:

Organic Fruit Blends Shampoo and Conditioner by Nature's Gate-

Four different blended scents are available including Persimmon & Rose Geranium, Mandarin Orange & Patchouli, Asian Pear & Red Tea, and Grapefruit & Wild Ginger. A 12oz bottle costs $7.99 so it won't hurt your wallet. You can purchase a bottle of this eco-friendly shampoo through Vegan Essentials.

Desert Essence Organics Shampoo and Conditioner-

Eco-friendly, natural and free from chemicals, artificial scents and colors, this environmentally friendly shampoo and conditioner comes in several flavors for different hair types. Green apple, Italian red grape, red raspberry and lemon & tea tree are all available through Vegan Essentials but may also be found in your local organic health and food store. An 8oz bottle costs approximately $8.99.

Wildflower Meadow Organic Olive Oil Shampoo-

This is an herbal blended shampoo with that smells of lavender with a hint of roses. This shampoo is a natural, eco-friendly shampoo that works best on dry hair. An 8oz bottle costs $10.99 or a 12oz bottle costs $13.99. It can be purchased through Yeshakem Soap Shoppe.

Alpine Wildflowers Organic Leave-in Conditioner and Detangler Spray-

This eco-friendly conditioner is all natural and made with organic ingredients. Some ingredients listed on the bottle include wildflower honey, lavender and rose essential oils, cinnamon, olive leaf and lemon peel. An 8oz bottle costs $10.99 through Yeshakem Soap Shoppe.

BioInfusion Rosemary and Mint Shampoo and Condition-

This herbal blend shampoo and conditioner is meant for fine to normal hair. Organic ingredients and a recyclable bottle make this a great eco-friendly shampoo and conditioner. It can be purchased at any health and beauty store including Walgreens. A large 33.8oz container costs about $14.99 or a smaller version can be purchased for $8.99. Other scents/ingredients are available in the BioInfusion line including olive oil, Calendula & Lemongrass, Eucalyptus & Lavender, and Althea & Ylang.