Swish Sulphate-Free Shampoo

The gentle cleanser that started the routine — aloe-rich and sulphate-free

✓CGM ApprovedWashProtein-FreeStep: Cleanse

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Afrocenchix

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Our Take

A creamy, low-lather sulphate-free shampoo built on aloe vera and coconut oil. It cleanses the scalp without stripping natural oils — a balance that is genuinely hard to achieve, and one reason Swish has become a bestseller in the UK natural hair community. The citrus essential oil blend (lemon, orange, lemongrass, grapeseed) gives it a scent that feels energising on wash day. Gentle enough for weekly use; Afrocenchix recommends shampooing every 7–10 days. Protein-free. Works across all curl types but particularly suited to 3a–4c hair where moisture retention is the priority.

Who is this for?

Our assessment — not the brand's claim

Curl Pattern

Porosity

LowNormalHigh

Free From

✓ Sulphate-Free✓ Silicone-Free✓ Paraben-Free✓ Alcohol-Free

Ingredients at a Glance

Aloe Vera Leaf Extract

Botanical Extract

Concentrated extract from aloe vera leaves. Soothes, moisturises and conditions hair and s…

Coconut Oil

Oil

Penetrating oil that reduces protein loss and moisturises.

Grape Seed Oil

Oil

Grape seed oil — cold-pressed from grape seeds. An extremely lightweight emollient very hi…

Lemon Peel Oil

Oil

Cold-pressed essential oil from lemon peel. Used as a fragrance ingredient with a bright, …

Sweet Orange Peel Oil

Fragrance

Citrus essential oil.

Free From

✓ Sulphate-Free✓ Silicone-Free✓ Protein-Free✓ Paraben-Free✓ Alcohol-Free

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How to Use

Wet hair and divide into sections. Pour Swish into palms and massage gently into the scalp. Spread through hair and rinse thoroughly. Repeat if needed. Use every 7–10 days for best results.