Hair

Hair cosmetics in this category include shampoos, conditioners, and masks, mostly from the Czech brand Palacio, alongside shampoos from Medicprogress, Capillus, and cannabellum. Shampoo primarily cleanses the scalp, while conditioner and mask work on the lengths of the hair. Therefore, they are chosen separately, and below we explain how they differ and how to read their ingredients.

Shampoo, conditioner, or mask

You apply shampoo to wet hair and scalp, massage it in, and rinse it out, repeating if necessary. Palacio Hemp Hair Conditioner 500 ml is applied to washed, damp hair, left on for a few minutes, and then rinsed out. The manufacturer recommends using it within 6 months of opening.

A mask is kept on longer and is applied only to the lengths and ends. Palacio Hemp Hair Mask 150 ml stays on washed, damp hair for 10 minutes, and then it must be rinsed out thoroughly. The cannabellum CBD mask, also in a 150 ml tube, is recommended by the manufacturer to be used once or twice a week after shampooing.

Palacio shampoos: hemp, herbs, and additives

Most Palacio shampoos come in a 500 ml bottle and differ by their additives. The hemp shampoo with nettle also contains extracts of chamomile, marigold, sage, and birch, Cannabis Rosmarinus combines cold-pressed hemp oil with rosemary extract, and the Dead Sea version contains algae extract with salt. There are also lavender, goat milk, and argan oil shampoos.

The snake venom shampoo contains a synthetic equivalent based on tripeptides, not venom taken from an animal. Palacio Hemp Shampoo 250 ml, aimed at normal hair, is a smaller bottle for trial or travel. The manufacturer has prepared a separate version for delicate hair.

Shampoos for hair and body

Palacio 2in1 BioHemp in a 750 ml bottle is a shampoo and shower gel in one, with hemp oil. The manufacturer allows it from the first year of life, declares over 95% natural ingredients, and no silicones, sulfates, or parabens.

The shower shampoos FLEX and with menthol, both 500 ml, wash hair and the entire body. FLEX provides a cooling effect, and the manufacturer recommends it after sports, while the menthol version provides coolness. With both, avoid contact with eyes, as menthol stings.

How to read shampoo ingredients

The INCI list starts with the cleansing base. Medicprogress hemp shampoo 200 ml starts with sodium lauryl sulfate with cocamidopropyl betaine, followed by milder sugar-based detergents, hemp seed oil, panthenol, and tocopherol. The cannabellum CBD shampoo 200 ml cleanses with sodium olefin sulfonate, and hemp is present as an extract from seeds.

Hemp seed oil, seed extract, and cannabidiol are three different entries. Palacio Hemp Hair Mask lists all three, alongside shea butter and glycerin, without silicones and parabens. At the end of the list, look for fragrance allergens such as limonene or linalool, and preservatives: Palacio hemp conditioner contains methylisothiazolinone with methylchloroisothiazolinone.

Hair cosmetics: how to choose a product

Choose a shampoo according to your scalp and the description on the label: Palacio directs most shampoos to all hair types, the 250 ml version for normal hair, and a separate one for delicate hair. Choose a conditioner and mask according to the condition of the lengths. Palacio Hemp Hair Conditioner is aimed at dry and difficult-to-comb hair, while the hemp mask is suitable for all hair types.

Also check for whom the product is intended. Capillus shampoos from Cannaderm, in 150 ml bottles, are intended exclusively for adults, and the cannabellum shampoo states that it is not for children or pregnant and breastfeeding women.

The difference between seed oil and CBD on hair is described in the post hemp seed oil or CBD for hair and scalp, and the entire line of the Czech brand in guide to Palacio cosmetics. Creams, gels, and oils can be found in the Cosmetics category.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between hair conditioner and mask?

Conditioner is left on for a few minutes after washing to make it easier to comb the hair. A mask is kept on longer, in the case of Palacio for 10 minutes, and is applied only to the lengths and ends. Both forms are rinsed out, and a mask is usually used less frequently than a conditioner.

Is the 2in1 BioHemp shampoo suitable for children?

The manufacturer allows it from the first year of life and intends it for washing hair and body. It also declares no silicones, sulfates, and parabens. This is an exception in this category: Capillus shampoos are only for adults, and the cannabellum shampoo states that it is not for children.

Is there real venom in the snake venom shampoo?

No. The manufacturer used a synthetic equivalent based on tripeptides, modeled after the peptide from the venom of the snake Tropidolaemus wagleri. This is a laboratory ingredient, not a substance taken from an animal. The other Palacio shampoos differ by their additives, such as nettle, rosemary, lavender, goat milk, or argan oil.

What is the difference between hemp seed oil and CBD in hair cosmetics?

Hemp seed oil, in INCI Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, is a fatty ingredient pressed from seeds. CBD appears in the list as Cannabidiol and is a separate substance. The third separate entry is the extract from hemp seeds. Palacio mask contains all three, while Medicprogress shampoo contains only seed oil.

How long can you use the conditioner after opening?

For Palacio Hemp Hair Conditioner, the manufacturer states 6 months from opening. This applies to the 500 ml bottle. For other products, check the period after opening symbol on the packaging and keep the bottle in a dry, cool place, away from sunlight.