L’Occitane Aromachologie Repairing Shampoo Review

Our Verdict

I tend to be skeptical of any product that claims to be like an aromatherapy. But this shampoo from L’Occitane proved me wrong. With its Aromachologie repairing shampoo, L’Occitane gives us a rich and soothing treatment. Its essential oils have a natural moisturizing effect and will leave your hair silky soft and shiny.

But best of all, it’s the divine smell of the Aromachologie repairing shampoo that makes me come back to it with joy every time. The organic fragrance is strong under the shower but not overpowering once your hair is dried. It will leave you feeling as if you just came out of a Spa.

Overall, L’Occitane Aromachologie Repairing Shampoo is perfect for regular use on dry and combination scalps. It’s pricey, but it lathers well so you’ll probably be using half the amount of your other shampoos. The bottle will thus last you much longer. Just be careful if you dye your hair, however, as it tends to strip the hair of dye color.

Check my in-depth review of L’Occitane damage-fixing shampoo below.

Summary

WHERE TO BUY IT

 

OTHER NATURAL SHAMPOOS

• Malin + Goetz Peppermint Shampoo: a best selling hydrating shampoo with amino acid cleansing agents. It’s gentle for frequent use without drying, stripping or irritating the scalp ().
• Leonor Greyl Paris Shampooing Creme Moelle De Bambou: a nourishing shampoo for long and dry hair. Soft cleanses and regenerating effect while restoring shine and manageability ().
• Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Shampoo: a much richer hydration shampoo for medium to coarse hair. Bring balance to your hair and help improve strength ().

Formulated WITHOUT

• Parabens
• Propylene Glycol

Ethics: Values that the brand embraces

One month with L’Occitane Aromachologie Repairing Shampoo

Look, I’m biased when it comes to this shampoo. There. I’ve said it.

I never quite bought into the buzz surrounding L’Occitane, so when asked if I wanted to test their Aromachologie Repairing Shampoo for a month, I was only mildly interested. But the minute I opened the bottle and smelled the amazing organic fragrance of the shampoo, I fell in love with it.

So I’ll try to be as objective as possible in my review of L’Occitane’ shampoo, but it worked so well for me that I don’t have many negative things to say about it. I did find a few areas for improvements though (see below).

But first things first, the Aromachologie Repairing Shampoo is perfect for your everyday use. Its texture is light and slightly creamy. It lathers very well, so you’ll only use a small amount to wash your hair (my hair is about shoulder length).

A wash leaves my hair naturally soft. The shampoo is silicone-free and uses a natural complex of five essential oils to work its magic: Angelica, Lavender, Geranium, Ylang-ylang, and Patchouli. L’Occitane has also included wheat proteins to help repair, strengthen and soften dry and damaged hair.

It works perfectly for me.

And then there is the scent! It’s a mix of citrus, blood oranges, bergamot, and yuzu. It really makes me feel like I just visited a Spa every time I get out of my shower. It’s a strong fragrance, but not at all overpowering.

That said, I don’t use dye and I’ve heard that people who do often find that this shampoo strips the hair of the color. L’Occitane says that its shampoo works well with color treat though. So if you do color your hair, you might want to get a sample size and try it out first.

How to use L’Occitane Aromachologie Repairing Shampoo?

Prior to shampooing, you should brush your hair to loosen dirt and disentangle the hair. Wet your hair thoroughly, pour a bit of shampoo into your hands, then gently massage onto your scalp. Rinse thoroughly once you’re done.

Results

Hair feels freshly cleaned, smooth and naturally shiny. The essential oil’s aroma will brighten your morning and gently follow you through the day.

Who it’s for

Anyone really, but especially for people with dry and combination scalps.

Ingredients

Aqua/water – Sodium Laureth Sulfate – Decyl Glucoside – Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate – Cocamidopropyl Betaine – Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil – Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil – Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil – Cananga Odorata Flower Oil – Angelica Archangelica Root Oil – Angelica Archangelica Seed Oil – Avena Strigosa Seed Extract – Lavandula Hybrida Oil – Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil – Panthenol – Sodium Chloride – Polyquaternium-7 – Glycerin – Coco-glucoside – Glyceryl Oleate – Citric Acid – Sodium Benzoate – Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride – Citric Acid – Lecithin – Potassium Sorbate – Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate – Ascorbyl Palmitate – Tocopherol – Parfum/fragrance – Limonene – Linaloo.

About L’Occitane

L’Occitane has been around for more than 40 years. They’ve always been committed to using natural ingredients from organic and sustainable providers from the beginning. It’s a premium international brand but with deep roots in fair trade and cruelty-free production.

What’s in the box

Price: How much does L’Occitane Aromachologie Repairing Shampoo cost?

This repairing shampoo from L’Occitane costs for 10.1 fl. oz (300 ml).

Other great natural shampoos

• Malin + Goetz Peppermint Shampoo: a best selling hydrating shampoo with amino acid cleansing agents. It’s gentle for frequent use without drying, stripping or irritating the scalp ().
• Leonor Greyl Paris Shampooing Creme Moelle De Bambou: a nourishing shampoo for long and dry hair. Soft cleanses and regenerating effect while restoring shine and manageability ().
• Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Shampoo: a much richer hydration shampoo for medium to coarse hair. Bring balance to your hair and help improve strength ().

L’Occitane Aromachologie Repairing Shampoo FAQs

Question: Is L’Occitane vegan?
Answer: L’Occitane does not use products of animal origin other than bee by-products such as honey. You can check the product ingredients list to see if it contains Honey extract or Beeswax. This shampoo is vegan.

Question: Is L’Occitane cruelty-free?
Answer: L’Occitane does not and has never tested its products, its active ingredients or its raw materials on animals at any point in the product development or manufacturing process. That said, the brand is requested to let a Chinese lab test their products on animals before being allowed to sell to consumers in China.

Question: Is L’Occitane organic?
Answer: L’Occitane uses mostly naturally derived ingredients and organic plant extracts to make essential oils, but they also use non-natural ingredients so they do not qualify as a purely organic brand.

Question: Are L’Occitane products cheaper in France?
Answer: It depends on where you live. If you can claim the taxes back while shopping as a tourist in France, L’Occitane is cheaper there for you. But you’ll still have to pay for the trip (although that might not be such a bad thing 🙂

Question: How can I contact L’Occitane?
Answer: If you have any questions, L’Occitane’s customer service hotline is 1-888-623-2880. You can also contact them via their website.

Photos by Beauty Wise Up and L’Occitane.