Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Ayurvedic Organic Shampoo & Body Wash Soap Bar

This bar is crafted with a rich oil infusion of Ayurvedic herbs — including shikakai, bhringraj, amla, neem, tulsi, and more — and is designed as a dual-use shampoo for hair and body. It’s sulfate-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, vegan, and comes in plastic-free packaging.

Ingredients (key ones):
Organic Coconut Oil • Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil • Organic Avocado Oil • Organic Jojoba Oil • Organic Soapnuts (Aritha) • Organic Bhringraj • Organic Yashtimadhu (Licorice Root) • Organic Shikakai • Organic Amla • Organic Hibiscus • Organic Tulsi (Holy Basil) • Organic Neem • Organic Fenugreek • Organic Mango Butter • Organic Babassu Oil • Organic Castor Bean Oil • Organic Neem Oil • Organic Coconut Milk • Essential Oils: Cypress, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Basil, Rosemary • Organic Rosemary Oil Extract • Sodium Hydroxide *(*used in saponification; no residual)

What I like:

  • Infused with several Ayurvedic herbs historically used for hair and scalp care (shikakai, neem, amla, etc.)

  • Multi-use bar (hair + body) which reduces packaging and simplifies your routine

  • Free from synthetic detergents, silicones, parabens, and uses certified organic ingredients (at least 70% certified organic)

  • Vegan, cruelty-free, and packaged in plastic-free/recyclable materials

Things to keep in mind:

  • It contains multiple essential oils (cypress, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, basil, rosemary), which may be sensitizing — if you have very sensitive skin/scalp or are avoiding fragrance/essential oils, you may want to patch test

  • As a shampoo bar, the feel and rinse experience will differ from conventional liquid shampoos — it might take some adjustment, especially if your hair is thicker, very curly, or heavily treated.

  • Bars may not lather or rinse as well as liquid formulas, and thorough rinsing is essential for best results — the brand notes this in its usage instructions.