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# Bacteria-Rich Shampoos
The Mother Dirt Shampoo Contains Less Than 10 Ingredients

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-10 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-dirt
References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/hair-care-spotlight-mother-dirt-launches-shampoo-and-cleanser-in-200ml-family-size-bottles/)

It has become well-known that your hair is healthier the more sporadically you wash it, so the Mother Dirt Shampoo is positioned as being a healthy alternative for the times when it needs it. The shampoo is packed with Ammonia-Oxidizing bacteria that is positioned to be [probiotic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phbalanced-probiotic-wash) and focused on supporting the natural state of your hair rather than stripping it.

The Mother Dirt Shampoo is preservative-free and actually has an expiry date given the natural list of ingredients that are present within the [alternative hair cleanser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seens-haircare). The shampoo contains [less than 10 ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3ingredient-dry-shampoo) in order to make it a more natural product that you won't feel guilt about using on your body and then allowing to go down the drain.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 43% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Bacteria-rich Shampoos:** The rise of bacteria-rich shampoos as a healthier alternative for hair care.
- **Preservative-free Hair Products:** The demand for hair care products that use natural ingredients instead of preservatives.
- **Minimalist Hair Care:** The trend towards using hair care products with a shorter list of natural ingredients.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Beauty and Personal Care:** Opportunities for innovation in the beauty and personal care industry to create natural and probiotic hair care products.
- **Health and Wellness:** Opportunities for innovation in the health and wellness industry to incorporate probiotics and natural ingredients in hair care products.
- **Sustainability:** The opportunity for sustainability-focused industries to address concerns around chemicals and preservatives in hair care products by offering natural and biodegradable alternatives.

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