Handcrafted Tangerine Patchouli Shampoo Bar

Made to cleanse the hair and scalp, this handcrafted shampoo bar contains Red Moroccan clay, commonly used for clarifying and lifting buildup from hair and scalp. Tangerine and patchouli essential oils give the bar its citrus and patchouli aroma.

Hair care engages touch at every step, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift buildup and surface bacteria from the hair and scalp (Bloomfield et al., 2007). Conditioning products add oils and lipids that smooth the hair surface and reduce fiber friction (Robbins, 2012). Styling and leave-in products add glide through the same surface smoothing, which lowers mechanical stress on the fibers during combing and styling (Robbins, 2012; Rele & Mohile, 2003). At any step, massage-like pressure on the scalp activates the touch receptors around the hair follicles (McGlone et al., 2014) and is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010).

Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.

Details

• Best used for hair and scalps that collect buildup. Suited to those who tolerate essential oils.
• Use: Lather the bar with water, work the lather through the hair for 15 to 30 seconds, rinse, and follow with conditioner.
• Responses vary from person to person.
• Scent: tangerine and patchouli
• Size: 4 oz or more
• Cruelty-free
• Sold as a single bar

Ingredients

Red Moroccan clay, tangerine essential oil, patchouli essential oil

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Pairing Note

Aroma: Topical interaction paired with aroma becomes aromatic‑surface experience. Cultures combine botanicals with oils, creams, and hair treatments because aroma carries symbolic meaning, lineage, and spatial identity (Classen, Howes & Synnott, 1994). These practices persist because aromatic pairing strengthens emotional recall (Herz, 2016) and supports cultural continuity (Assmann, 2011).