At a glance
36.2% Natural60% Naturally DerivedEWG 3
MoistureBalanced
LightRich
i. The Signal
When washing your hair leaves it dry and stripped.
Most shampoos clean by stripping — harsh sulfates that leave hair squeaky and rough, scalp tight, color dulled. For hair that’s already dry or easily roughed up, that daily strip is the whole problem.
The Nourish Shampoo Bar was made to cleanse and condition in the same wash.
ii. The Ritual
A gentle wash that leaves hair soft, not stripped.
A creamy, low-foam shampoo bar that cleanses gently while cushioning hair with cupuacu butter, coconut milk, and pro-vitamin B5. It washes away buildup without the strip of sulfates, leaving hair soft, smooth, and easy to manage — lightly scented with frangipani and vanilla.
Hydrolyzed rice protein and plant amino acids leave strands feeling smoother and more conditioned, wash after wash.
Made for hair that
is dry, normal, or color-treated
feels stripped or rough after washing
wants softness and shine without heaviness
prefers a plastic-free, low-waste wash
iii. The Standard
Why this bar is different.
Most shampoo bars lean on harsh surfactants to lather. This one cleanses with gentle, sulfate-free surfactants and conditions as it washes.
Sulfate-free cleansingGentle surfactants wash away buildup without stripping hair or scalp.
Conditions as it cleansesCupuacu butter, coconut milk, and panthenol leave hair soft and smooth.
Plant proteins & amino acidsHydrolyzed rice protein and plant amino acids for smoother, more conditioned-feeling strands.
Plastic-free & handmadeA concentrated bar, crafted by hand in small batches in San Diego — no plastic bottle.
Choose it lightly scented with frangipani and vanilla essential oils, or completely fragrance-free and essential-oil-free. One bar replaces a bottle of liquid shampoo and lasts for dozens of washes.
Why this is gentler
Built to cleanse without stripping. Sulfate- and soap-based bars clean by pulling the scalp’s natural oils away — and a true soap bar runs alkaline, above the pH the scalp prefers. This is a sulfate-free, soap-free wash (sodium cocoyl isethionate) that lifts away dirt and oil while leaving the scalp’s own oils where they belong. When it’s scented, the essential oils are chosen to skip the oxidation-prone citrus notes most bars lean on — and every bar comes in a completely fragrance-free, essential-oil-free version. The same starting point as the rest of the Nervous System Skincare™ line: care for the skin you’re washing, don’t strip it.
Sensory Notes
A creamy, low-foam lather that cleanses without the squeaky, stripped feeling of sulfates. The bar glides over wet hair and rinses clean, leaving strands soft, smooth, and easy to comb.
LatherCreamy and low-foam — gentle, never squeaky.
On hairCushioning and smooth as it cleanses.
After rinseSoft, smooth, and easy to manage.
OverallA nourishing, sulfate-free wash for dry-to-normal hair.
Scent: available unscented — fragrance-free and essential-oil-free — or lightly scented with frangipani and vanilla essential oils, a soft, sweet floral note. Never synthetic fragrance, and never the oxidation-prone citrus oils most bars rely on. Choose your option at checkout.
How to Use
Wet hair and bar
Wet your hair thoroughly and run the bar a few times over your scalp and lengths, or work it between wet hands.
Massage into a lather
Massage the creamy, low-foam lather into your scalp with your fingertips — not your nails.
Rinse well
Rinse thoroughly with warm water until the water runs clear.
Follow with conditioner
Follow with the Nourish Conditioner Bar. Let the bar dry between washes.
Ingredients
Gentle, sulfate-free surfactants with nourishing butters and plant proteins — and nothing in it that doesn’t earn its place.
Gentle Surfactant BlendSulfate-free
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, and glucoside cleansers wash without stripping.
Cupuacu Butter & Coconut MilkCushion & soften
Rich plant butter and coconut milk condition hair as it cleanses.
Rice Protein & Amino AcidsSmooth & condition
Hydrolyzed rice protein and yeast amino acids for smoother, more conditioned-feeling strands.
Panthenol & Marshmallow RootSoften & slip
Pro-vitamin B5 and marshmallow root for softness and easy combing.
Full Ingredient List
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside*, Cetearyl Olivate****^, Sorbitan Olivate****^, Stearic Acid**, Cupuacu Butter*, Panthenol, Coconut Milk*, Yeast Amino Acids, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Leucidal, Glycerin**, Marshmallow Root Extract Powder, Banana Extract Powder, Aloe Vera*, Jojoba Seed Oil*+, Tapioca Maltodextrin*, Tartaric Acid, Gluconolactone****, Sodium Benzoate****, Frangipani/Vanilla Essential Oils.
*Organic **Sustainable ****ECOCERT-certified ^COSMOS +Ethically Sourced
36.2% Natural
60% Naturally Derived
3.8% Synthetic
EWG-Rated 3
No Parabens, Paraffin, Dyes, or Talc
60% Naturally Derived
3.8% Synthetic
EWG-Rated 3
No Parabens, Paraffin, Dyes, or Talc
Why naturally derived
Most of the naturally-derived portion is the gentle, coconut-derived cleansing system — sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, and caprylyl/capryl glucoside — chosen instead of harsh sulfates. Naturally derived rather than natural, but it’s exactly what lets the bar cleanse gently without stripping.
Please Note
For external use only. Keep out of the eyes; if contact occurs, rinse with water. Let the bar dry between uses to keep it lasting. If you have a sensitive scalp, patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs.
Because we prioritize freshness and small-batch production, the list above may occasionally vary from your packaging. The ingredient list printed on your bar always reflects the exact formula inside.
Community Access
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Elizabeth S. –
This was my first time trying a shampoo bar, and I was so impressed! A little goes a long way, and the lather was so luxurious, I went in for a double wash! The scent was just right, leaving my hair feeling clean and spoiled.
Amy –
My hair loves this bar. It’s so soft without leaving it crazy frizzy. Which is so nice because my skin is sooo sensitive to most hair products. I’ve noticed that if it’s not sudsing big after a just few swipes it’s time to use my clarifying shampoo. I’ve gone from clarifying once a week to maybe once or twice a month and I’m shocked how long this bar has lasted me. Literally months! washing my thick shoulder length hippie hair 3 times a week. Also, no strong smells. Get it!