Carina Organics Sweet Pea Daily Moisturizing Shampoo

This daily shampoo is designed for simplicity. It’s designed for regular use, featuring a gentle, plant-derived cleansing base and a focus on clean ingredients that support hair and scalp comfort. It avoids many common additives found in conventional shampoos, aligning with the low-tox approach I use for Feather & Nest.

Ingredients

Filtered Aqua • Capryl Glucoside (corn sugar + fatty capric alcohol from coconut oil) • Potassium Cocoate (saponified Cocos nucifera / coconut oil) • Glycerin (vegetable) • Pinus elliotti (pine) extract • Pinus banksiana (pine) extract • Magnesium Chloride • Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil • Matricaria chamomilla (chamomile) flower extract • Urtica dioica (nettle) leaf extract • Taraxacum officinale (dandelion) leaf extract • Trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract • Acetic Acid (apple cider vinegar) • Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea) flower extract • Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (guar/cluster bean) gum

Certifications

• Vegan (brand-stated)
• Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
• 100% biodegradable formula (brand-stated)

What I like

• EWG Analyzer rating: 1 (low hazard)
• Uses plant-derived cleansers like capryl glucoside instead of harsh sulfates
• Free from dyes, parabens, silicones, and synthetic fragrance blends, which keeps the formula feeling simple and low-fuss
• Includes botanical extracts like chamomile, nettle, dandelion, and clover, plus olive oil for gentle conditioning support
• A solid option for everyday washing when you want a cleaner formula that still leaves hair feeling soft

Things to keep in mind

• Gentler shampoos often create less foam than conventional formulas, which is normal and not a sign it isn’t cleansing
• If your hair is very oily, you use a lot of styling products, or you need heavier buildup removal, you may prefer alternating with a stronger clarifying wash
• Even though the scent is associated with sweet pea flower extract, anyone who is extremely scent-sensitive may still prefer to patch test

Sensitivity & Pregnancy Considerations

This formula is generally a good fit for people trying to keep hair care simple, but botanical extracts can still be irritating for very reactive scalps. Patch testing is a good idea if you are prone to scalp sensitivity or flaking, especially when switching shampoos.

Essential oils and botanicals can carry trace contaminants depending on sourcing and processing. Feather & Nest prioritizes brands that emphasize ingredient transparency and purity-focused practices to help minimize impurities whenever possible.