Birch leaves have long held a natural place in Nordic tradition – not just in saunas, but also in beauty care. When you make a decoction from birch leaves (gently boiling them in water to extract their contents), you get a natural ingredient that is both mild and effective for hair and scalp. This is precisely why we chose to include birch leaf decoction in our shampoo and conditioner.

Tradition meets modern hair care

In the past, people often rinsed their hair with birch decoction after washing – as a natural remedy. Today, this knowledge has been revived in modern hair products, where birch leaves are used as an active ingredient in both shampoo and conditioner.

What makes birch leaves so good for hair?

Birch leaves contain saponins, natural substances that have a mild cleansing effect. They help to dissolve dirt and grease on the scalp – but without being as drying as strong synthetic surfactants. The result is hair that feels clean, yet still soft and balanced. Natural cleansing – without drying out!

Shine and lightness

Birch leaves contain natural minerals and small amounts of essential oils that can give hair a beautiful, natural shine. In conditioner, the decoction helps to:

• make hair more manageable

• reduce frizz

• provide a light, airy feel instead of heaviness

Perfect for those who want healthy, flowing hair without it feeling weighed down.

As a bonus, birch offers a subtle, green and fresh scent – a feeling of forest, summer, and freshly washed hair all in one. A fresh scent of nature!

Birch leaf decoction is thus a gentle yet effective ingredient that cleanses, soothes, and adds shine – all in one. It is a fine example of how nature's own raw materials can provide both function and experience in hair care.

Nettle – an often underestimated power plant

Nettle is, in fact, a true power plant in both health and beauty. When a decoction is made from young nettles, a rich cocktail of minerals and plant substances is released that works wonders for hair and scalp. No wonder nettle has become a favorite in both shampoo and conditioner. Decoction of young nettles is a soothing, balancing, nourishing, and strengthening ingredient that is perfect for hair care. It gives both strength and life to the hair – directly from nature's own pantry.

Tradition with roots in nature

Just like birch, nettle has a long history in Nordic folk medicine. Rinsing hair in nettle decoction was a simple and effective way to care for both hair and scalp – a tradition that lives on today in modern hair products.

What makes nettle decoction so special in hair care?

Nutrient boost for hair and scalp

Young nettles are packed with minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, and silicon. These substances contribute to:

• strengthening hair strands

• giving hair better resistance

• promoting a healthy scalp

It's like a green smoothie – but for your hair.

Stimulates the scalp

Nettle has long been used to increase circulation in the scalp. A nettle decoction can provide a slightly invigorating feeling and contribute to:

• increased blood circulation

• a healthier scalp environment

• better conditions for hair growth

This makes nettle a popular ingredient in products aimed at thin or lifeless hair, and for scalps that are sensitive and/or itchy.

Balances oily scalp

One of nettle's great strengths is its naturally balancing properties. It can help regulate sebum production, making it particularly good for:

• oily hair

• hair that quickly feels heavy

• imbalances/irritation in the scalp

The result is fresher hair that stays clean longer.

Provides fullness and luster

Nettle can give hair a sense of volume and resilience. In conditioner, nettle decoction helps to:

• strengthen hair structure

• give more volume to the hair

• create a natural shine

The hair feels alive, airy, and full of energy.

An herbal, fresh character

The scent of nettle is mild but distinctly green and herbal – a natural freshness that evokes thoughts of spring and vitality.

You can find our shampoos and conditioners with Birch and Nettle here