Innersense Hydrating Cream Hairbath
Innersense is the California-founded clean-beauty haircare line — certified-organic ingredients, free of parabens, sulphates and silicones, with a strong following amongst curlies who want salon-grade performance from a clean formula. Innersense Hydrating Cream Hairbath is a sulphate-free cleanser from the brand — stocked at Zenvy Beauty UK with free delivery over £40 and next-working-day shipping if you order before 2pm.
What it does
Lifts build-up, oil and product residue without stripping the cuticle's moisture balance. Sulphate-free formulas are safe for colour-treated hair.
Hair type
Best for type 2C through 4C textures. The brand formulates broadly across the curl spectrum — adjust application amount based on density and porosity. Wavy and looser-curl users should start with smaller amounts to avoid weigh-down.
Ingredients (full INCI)
Water Aqua -EAU, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Plumeria Actufolia Flower Extract*, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil*, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Vanillin, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract*, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Persia Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Linalool†, Limonene† *Certified Organic †A natural component of essential oils
Free of: silicone-free.
Frequently asked
How often should I wash with this?
Most curlies use a sulphate-free cleanser like Innersense Hydrating Cream Hairbath every 4–7 days, depending on build-up, scalp condition and how much product you layer between washes. If you co-wash mid-week, this becomes your weekly deep-clean.
Is it sulphate-free and colour-safe?
Refer to the ingredient list above for SLS / SLES. This formula is silicone-free. Sulphate-free formulas are safe for colour-treated hair and won't strip your curl pattern or fade your colour.
Will it strip my curls?
Used as recommended (every 4–7 days), no — the cleanser lifts build-up without disrupting the cuticle's moisture balance. If you have very high-porosity hair, follow with a deep conditioner or mask to lock moisture back in.
Can I follow this with any conditioner?
Yes — pair with any rinse-out conditioner that suits your texture. Innersense makes complementary conditioners; pairing within-brand often gives the most consistent result, but cross-brand routines work fine too.