As someone who battles eczema and an itchy scalp, I’ve got my grooming routine down to a science—unscented soaps, lotions, and a strict, self-imposed rule: if it doesn’t have the National Eczema Association’s seal of approval, it’s not making it to my cart, let alone the self-checkout line. My skin’s super sensitive, prone to flakes, and I’ve learned the hard way not to wash my hair too often—got to keep the scalp from turning into a desert.
Everything changed after one fateful haircut when I learned the hard way that sanitation in grooming isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a must. The result? A lovely little follicle infection. Good times, right? Spoiler alert: I now make it my mission to double-check every setup, ensuring they’re taking the right precautions for a clean, safe cut. Because here’s the deal—sanitation is non-negotiable, folks. I don’t make the rules, I just avoid the infections.
Pros
- Amazing scent
- Nice lather
- A little goes a long way
Cons
- Oily scalps may need to skip conditioner
So now, with a medicated cream courtesy of my dermatologist, I’ve been on a better path. But before the dreaded doctor visit, I had found salvation in Corpus’s shampoo and conditioner. For about a month, I used it every other day, and it worked wonders—seriously, my scalp’s itchiness, redness, and flakiness were dramatically reduced.
Corpus, founded by grooming guru J.P. Mastey—the same guy who made Baxter of California cool before selling it to L’Oréal—started as a natural deodorant brand and ran it like a fragrance house. They’ve since expanded into haircare, body wash, and even candles, all with vegan, plant-based formulations—merging sustainability and sophistication beautifully.
And let’s not ignore the obvious: the chic mint green packaging looks damn good on my shower ledge. But beyond the eye candy, the products are genuinely amazing. The scent? Oh, it’s decadent. Cypress and cedar mingle with fresh grassy vetiver and the crispness of Italian bergamot. It smells like a forest decided to have a spa day.
The shampoo, a GQ favorite, leaves my scalp feeling fresh without synthetic fragrances. It’s packed with coconut and sunflower oil, rice protein, and vegan squalane to keep my strands healthy and strong. I use about two pumps, scrub my scalp like I’m giving it a deep tissue massage, and rinse thoroughly. The conditioner? Same routine—scrub it in, let it sit while I wash off, then rinse. It’s got baobab seed protein to protect from UV rays and heat, plus tremella mushroom extract to lock in moisture from root to tip.
Post-shower, my hair smells like I just walked out of a five-star hotel bathroom, the kind that’s full of those expensive candles you’re too scared to light. My hair’s noticeably bouncier, moisturized, and feeling like a million bucks. Honestly, there aren’t many brands that can pull off hair care so naturally, you could eat the ingredients for lunch—but Corpus nailed it. While my scalp is calm and my hair is fresh, I’m already counting the days until my next refill. This is hands down my go-to shower duo.
