{"product_id":"organic-shampoo-powder","title":"Ceremony Organic Shampoo Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost shampoos are 70 to 80% water. That water needs preservatives to stay safe on shelf. Those preservatives disrupt your scalp microbiome. That microbiome is what keeps your hair healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe solved the problem upstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeremony Organic Shampoo Powder is anhydrous, no water in the formula until you add it yourself, right before use. That means no preservatives. No compromise. Just pure, concentrated botanical actives that go straight to work on your scalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix a small amount with water in your palm. Work into a rich lather. Apply to scalp, massage, rinse clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is your ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in Hawaii. Small-batch. Handcrafted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDeep-cleans the scalp without stripping its natural oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSupports a healthy scalp microbiome, no preservative interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReduces oil overproduction over time as scalp recalibrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEspecially effective for postpartum scalp sensitivity and hair shedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOne jar equals approximately 5 liquid shampoo bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAloe Vera Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, moisturizing and soothing for the scalp\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, antioxidant; promotes scalp health\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple Cider Vinegar Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, pH balancing, clarifying agent\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrowroot Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, hypoallergenic and calming\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXanthan Gum\u003c\/strong\u003e, thickening agent; improves texture when mixed with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Cocoyl Isethionate\u003c\/strong\u003e, gentle cleansing surfactant extracted from coconut husks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo preservatives. No sulfates. No synthetic fragrance. No fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFully saturate hair with warm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePour 1\/2 teaspoon into palm, add a few drops of water, mix into a paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eApply directly to scalp and massage for 2 to 3 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRinse thoroughly\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFollow with conditioner on ends if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllow 2 to 3 weeks for your scalp to recalibrate. This is normal and worth it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ceremony-scalp-buildup-block --\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA clarifying reset for scalp buildup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your roots get greasy a day after washing, your scalp itches, or your hair has gone flat, that is scalp buildup: excess oil, product residue, and hard-water minerals collecting at the root. Most clarifying shampoos strip your scalp so hard they trigger a grease rebound. This one does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith no water in the jar, there are no fillers or preservatives to leave behind. Apple cider vinegar gently clarifies and rebalances your scalp pH to lift buildup, while aloe and matcha keep things calm. It is a clean scalp reset, not a strip job, gentle enough to use regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/the-under-cut\/clarifying-shampoo-for-scalp-buildup\"\u003eRead the full guide to clarifying shampoo for scalp buildup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ceremony-pillar-faq-block --\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this clarify scalp buildup without stripping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It dissolves oil, product, and mineral buildup with apple cider vinegar while staying gentle enough for regular use, so your scalp stays balanced instead of overproducing oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I use it for scalp buildup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne to three times a week, depending on how quickly you get buildup and whether you have hard water or use a lot of dry shampoo. Because it does not strip, you can use it more often than a harsh clarifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes powder shampoo lather?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — but lather isn't the goal. Lather comes from the small amount of SCI (a coconut-derived mild surfactant) we use, which produces a soft creamy foam, not the squeaky-clean stripping foam of sulfates. If you're used to harsh sulfates, the lather will feel different at first. Your scalp will thank you within two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I travel with powder shampoo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's TSA-friendly because it's not a liquid. Pop the jar in your carry-on, mix with water in the shower wherever you land. One jar lasts roughly 2 months for shoulder-length hair washing 3x a week, so it's also lighter than the 2-3 bottles you'd otherwise pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does one jar last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor shoulder-length hair washing 3 times per week: 6-8 weeks. Longer or thicker hair: 4-6 weeks. The jar contains highly concentrated formula — you only need about a teaspoon mixed with water per wash. There's no water filler, so you're paying for actives, not for shipping water across an ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs powder shampoo safe for color-treated hair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sulfates are what strip color from treated hair. Our formula is sulfate-free and pH-balanced for the hair shaft, so color holds longer. Customers with balayage, highlights, and color gloss have reported color lasting noticeably longer between salon visits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if I have hard water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI formulated this on Kaua'i, which has notoriously variable water — some homes here have soft rainwater catchment, others have hard well water. The ACV in the formula helps neutralize hard water minerals so they don't deposit on the hair shaft. Customers in Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Dallas (some of the hardest tap water in the US) have reported it works well after a one-week adjustment period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from dry shampoo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent category entirely. Dry shampoo is a between-wash powder that absorbs oil at the roots and then you brush out — you never rinse it. Powder shampoo is a real shampoo: you mix it with water in your hand, lather, scrub, and rinse like any normal shampoo. The \"powder\" describes how it ships, not how you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work for fine hair? Curly hair? Oily scalp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine hair: yes — it doesn't weigh hair down because there are no silicones or heavy butters. Curly hair: yes — gentle enough for the cleansing-conditioning balance curls need. Oily scalp: especially yes — most \"oily scalp\" issues are actually scalp microbiome disruption from harsh shampoos. Our formula is made to support the microbiome, not strip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/the-under-cut\/the-complete-guide-to-powder-shampoo\"\u003eRead the complete guide to powder shampoo →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships in 3 to 5 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSPS Priority shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrives in 2 to 4 business days after it ships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders over $50.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"Does powder shampoo lather?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Yes — but lather isn't the goal. 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