Babosa is what Brazilians call the aloe vera plant, and this pale green bottle is Skala’s whole curly line built around it. Aloe is the ingredient Egyptian households already trust – the plant on the balcony that gets cut open for sunburn – and it does the same job on hair: it holds water against the strand. For curls, which are dry by design, that is the single most useful thing a shampoo can do.
Why you will love this aloe vera shampoo
It washes gently and leaves the curls feeling plump rather than stripped. Aloe vera nourishes and adds a natural shine, shea butter keeps the lengths soft and D-panthenol locks the hydration in, so the hair is still springy when it dries instead of going straw-like an hour later. There are no silicones faking the softness, which means nothing builds up over weeks and the curls keep their bounce.
- Hydration and shine, made for all types of curls
- Aloe vera, shea butter and D-panthenol
- Leaves curls soft and springy rather than squeaky
- Free from parabens, petrolatum, silicones and mineral oil
- Gentle enough for frequent washing
- Part of the full Skala Babosa curly line
- 100% vegan, 0% animal origin and not tested on animals
What it does
Aloe vera is a humectant – it draws water in and holds it. That is exactly what curly hair needs in Egypt, where the air pulls moisture out of the hair all summer and the hard water works against you every wash. A shampoo built on aloe cleans the scalp while leaving that hydration behind, so the curl still has water in it when you get to the conditioner rather than starting from bone dry.
Who it is for
- All curl patterns, from loose waves to tight coils
- Dry curls that lose their shape by the end of the day
- Anyone on a Curly Girl routine looking for a gentle everyday wash
- Scalps that react to harsher shampoos
- Anyone who likes aloe and wants it in the whole routine
How to use it
Apply to damp hair and massage gently into a creamy lather, working over the scalp with your fingertips. Rinse thoroughly and repeat if needed. For the best result follow with the rest of the Skala Babosa line, then style as usual.
Key details
- Type: Hydrating shampoo for curly hair
- Key ingredients: aloe vera, shea butter, D-panthenol
- Free from: parabens, petrolatum, silicones, mineral oil
- Vegan, 0% animal origin, not tested on animals
- Made in Brazil
- Pre-order: delivered within one month at the latest, cash on delivery across Egypt
Size
325ml (10.99 fl oz).
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