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SOOO Swim Shampoo — After-Swim Chlorine Care 500ml

$41.96
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SOOO Swim Shampoo - detail

SOOO Swim Shampoo — After-Swim Chlorine Care 500ml

$41.96
Sale price  $41.96 Regular price  $72.32

A clarifying shampoo built for people who spend more time in the water than out of it. Chlorine, salt, and hard-water minerals quietly build up on hair and scalp after swimming — Swim Shampoo rinses them away without stripping the moisture that keeps lengths soft.

The formula pairs a gentle cleansing base with apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, hydrolyzed keratin, niacinamide, and a blend of plant-derived oils and peptides — chosen to leave the scalp clean and the hair smooth after every swim.

Why it works

  • Lifts chlorine, salt, and mineral buildup after swimming
  • Apple cider vinegar and aloe vera to comfort the scalp
  • Hydrolyzed keratin and peptides for smoother, stronger-feeling lengths
  • Every ingredient screened and risk-rated — see the full list below

How to use

Massage into wet hair, work into a lather, leave for about a minute, then rinse. Use after swimming or whenever buildup needs clearing.

500ml · Ships from Korea, worldwide.

Full ingredients

Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Dexpanthenol, Cyclodextrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Polyquaternium-10, Fragrance, Piroctone Olamine, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-22, Butylene Glycol, Vinegar, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Polyquaternium-67, Sodium Thiosulfate, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tetradecene, Hexadecene, Sodium Sulfate, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Peppermint Oil, Eucalyptus Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fig Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Ceramide NP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Zeolite, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene.

The dhaliora verdict

A swim shampoo that actually neutralizes chlorine — not just perfumes over it.

9.2/ 10
Screened score
How we grade →
Benchmarked first

Before we selected this, we screened the category's best sellers on the same EWG-style scale we use on ourselves. Tap any row to read its full graded ingredient list.

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Why ours winsUltraSwim uses the same sodium-thiosulfate chemistry to neutralize chlorine, but cleanses on an SLES base with little repair beyond aloe and vitamin E. Our SOOO is sulfate-free and adds real protein, ceramide and peptide rebuilding.
22 ingredients · 6 mid/high
WaterSolvent
The solvent base that carries every other ingredient.
Sodium Laureth SulfatePrimary sulfate surfactant
A strong, high-foaming sulfate cleanser (SLES).
UreaHumectant
A humectant that hydrates and softens.
Polysorbate 20Solubilizer
A sorbitol-derived solubilizer and emulsifier.
Cocamidopropyl BetaineCo-surfactant
A coconut-derived secondary surfactant that softens harsher cleansers.
Sodium LauroamphoacetateMild co-surfactant
An amphoteric mild co-surfactant.
Sodium ThiosulfateChlorine-neutralizing agent
The active that chemically neutralizes pool chlorine.
Coco-GlucosideGentle surfactant
A coconut-and-sugar mild cleanser.
Glyceryl OleateEmollient
A refatting emollient that softens the cleanse.
Sodium BicarbonatepH buffer
Baking soda, used to buffer pH.
Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E antioxidant
A stable ester of vitamin E.
GlycerinHumectant
A classic humectant that draws water into hair and skin.
Polyquaternium-10Conditioning film-former
A cellulose-based conditioning film-former.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSoothing botanical
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateThickener (PEG)
A sugar-based thickening emulsifier.
Citric AcidpH adjuster
A fruit acid that fine-tunes pH.
Sodium HydroxidepH adjuster
An alkaline pH adjuster (lye) used in tiny amounts.
Disodium EDTAChelator
A chelator that binds hard-water minerals so the formula works better.
HydroxyacetophenoneAntioxidant / stabilizer
An antioxidant that also boosts preservation.
PhenoxyethanolPreservative
A widely used, broad-spectrum preservative.
FragranceScent
The scent blend that gives the product its smell.
Ext. Violet 2Colorant
A synthetic violet colorant.
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Why ours winsMalibu C is sulfate-free and chelates pool metals well, but it deliberately skips sodium thiosulfate and leans on fragrance allergens (linalool, limonene, benzyl benzoate). Ours actively neutralizes chlorine and layers in proteins, ceramide and peptides for repair.
25 ingredients · 10 mid/high
WaterSolvent
The solvent base that carries every other ingredient.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonatePrimary surfactant
A coconut-derived foaming cleanser, the lead surfactant in many washes.
Cocamide DIPAFoam booster (DIPA amide)
A foam booster and thickener (DIPA amide).
Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateMild co-surfactant
A mild sulfosuccinate cleanser used to soften the surfactant blend.
Butylene GlycolHumectant / solvent
A lightweight humectant and solvent.
GlycerinHumectant
A classic humectant that draws water into hair and skin.
Cocamidopropyl BetaineCo-surfactant
A coconut-derived secondary surfactant that softens harsher cleansers.
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateThickener (PEG)
A sugar-based thickening emulsifier.
Magnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateAntioxidant (vitamin C)
A stable vitamin-C derivative and antioxidant.
Disodium EDTAChelator
A chelator that binds hard-water minerals so the formula works better.
Sodium Lauryl SulfoacetateMild surfactant
A mild sulfoacetate cleanser.
Polyquaternium-10Conditioning film-former
A cellulose-based conditioning film-former.
PEG-16 Macadamia GlyceridesEmollient (PEG)
A macadamia-derived PEG emollient.
PanthenolPro-vitamin B5 conditioner
Provitamin B5 that hydrates and adds flexibility.
Linum Usitatissimum Seed ExtractFlax soothing botanical
Flaxseed extract, a soothing, conditioning botanical.
Hydrolyzed Rice ProteinStrengthening protein
A plant protein that conditions and adds body.
Sodium GluconateChelator
A gentle chelator that protects the formula.
FragranceScent
The scent blend that gives the product its smell.
LinaloolFragrance allergen
A floral fragrance component (also in lavender).
GlucoseHumectant
A sugar-based humectant.
Citric AcidpH adjuster
A fruit acid that fine-tunes pH.
Benzyl BenzoateFragrance allergen
A balsamic fragrance component and solvent.
LimoneneFragrance allergen
A citrus-scented fragrance component.
PhenoxyethanolPreservative
A widely used, broad-spectrum preservative.
Potassium SorbatePreservative
A food-grade preservative.
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Why ours winsTRISWIM cleans and moisturizes with aloe and B5 but rides on an SLES + Cocamide DIPA base with a heavy tropical fragrance. Our SOOO is sulfate- and silicone-free, neutralizes chlorine with sodium thiosulfate and rebuilds with proteins and peptides.
11 ingredients · 5 mid/high
WaterSolvent
The solvent base that carries every other ingredient.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSoothing botanical
Sodium Laureth SulfatePrimary sulfate surfactant
A strong, high-foaming sulfate cleanser (SLES).
Cocamidopropyl BetaineCo-surfactant
A coconut-derived secondary surfactant that softens harsher cleansers.
Cocamide DIPAFoam booster (DIPA amide)
A foam booster and thickener (DIPA amide).
UreaHumectant
A humectant that hydrates and softens.
Disodium CocoamphodiacetateMild co-surfactant
A coconut-derived amphoteric mild cleanser.
FragranceScent (lime + mango)
The scent blend that gives the product its smell.
Caprylyl GlycolHumectant / preservative-booster
A humectant that boosts preservation.
Sodium ChlorideViscosity / salt
Table salt, used to thicken the formula.
Hexyl CinnamalFragrance allergen
A jasmine-like fragrance component.
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Olive Young best sellers · K-beauty's mecca

24 ingredients · 9 mid/high
WaterSolvent
The solvent base that carries every other ingredient.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateCleansing surfactant
A coconut-derived foaming cleanser, the lead surfactant in many washes.
Lauryl HydroxysultaineGentle co-surfactant
A mild sultaine surfactant that cushions the cleanse.
Coco-BetaineGentle co-surfactant
A gentle coconut-based co-surfactant and foam booster.
Lauryl GlucosideGentle surfactant
A sugar-derived non-ionic gentle cleanser.
GlycerinHumectant / moisture
A classic humectant that draws water into hair and skin.
DexpanthenolPro-vitamin B5 conditioner
The active form of provitamin B5; conditions and soothes.
Sodium Cocoyl AlaninateAmino-acid surfactant
An amino-acid (alanine) derived gentle cleanser.
Sodium ThiosulfateChlorine-neutralizing agent
The active that chemically neutralizes pool chlorine.
VinegarApple cider vinegar - clarifying
Apple cider vinegar used to clarify buildup and balance pH.
Hydrolyzed KeratinStrengthening protein
Broken-down keratin that patches and strengthens the hair fiber.
Hydrolyzed ElastinConditioning protein
Elastin fragments that improve flexibility and feel.
Hydrolyzed CollagenConditioning protein
Collagen fragments that add slip and moisture-binding.
Ceramide NPBarrier-supporting lipid
A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the moisture barrier.
NiacinamideScalp-conditioning (vitamin B3)
Vitamin B3 that conditions the scalp and supports the barrier.
Centella Asiatica ExtractSoothing botanical
Cica, a calming extract that supports the skin barrier.
Piroctone OlamineAnti-dandruff agent
A scalp active that targets flaking and microbes.
Salicylic AcidScalp exfoliant
A BHA that exfoliates and clarifies the scalp.
Peppermint OilRefreshing essential oil
A cooling essential oil that freshens the scalp.
Eucalyptus Leaf OilRefreshing essential oil
A cooling, aromatic essential oil.
FragranceScent
The scent blend that gives the product its smell.
LinaloolFragrance allergen
A floral fragrance component (also in lavender).
LimoneneFragrance allergen
A citrus-scented fragrance component.
Disodium EDTAChelator / stabilizer
A chelator that binds hard-water minerals so the formula works better.
Why ours winsA clean, sulfate-, silicone- and paraben-free wash — a coco-glucoside/betaine base with ceramide NP, hydrolyzed collagen and a long soothing-botanical list. But despite its 'chlorine-removal' billing it contains no sodium thiosulfate, so it clarifies rather than actually neutralizes pool chlorine, and it leans on zinc pyrithione plus fragrance allergens. Our SOOO pairs a real chlorine-neutralizing active with protein-and-ceramide repair, screening a notch cleaner at 9.2.
37 ingredients · 6 mid/high
WaterSolvent base
The solvent base that carries every other ingredient.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateCleansing surfactant
A coconut-derived foaming cleanser, the lead surfactant in many washes.
Coco-BetaineSecondary surfactant
A gentle coconut-based co-surfactant and foam booster.
Coco-GlucosideGentle surfactant
A coconut-and-sugar mild cleanser.
SorbitolHumectant
A sugar-derived humectant that draws in moisture.
PPG-3 Caprylyl EtherEmollient / solvent
A lightweight emollient and solvent.
Sodium ChlorideViscosity
Table salt, used to thicken the formula.
PanthenolPro-vitamin B5 conditioner
Provitamin B5 that hydrates and adds flexibility.
Butylene GlycolHumectant
A lightweight humectant and solvent.
Jojoba Seed OilEmollient
A wax-ester oil that mimics skin's own sebum.
GlycerinHumectant
A classic humectant that draws water into hair and skin.
Hydrolyzed CollagenConditioning protein
Collagen fragments that add slip and moisture-binding.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractSoothing botanical
Aloe vera, a classic soothing and hydrating botanical.
Centella Asiatica ExtractSoothing botanical
Cica, a calming extract that supports the skin barrier.
Matricaria (Chamomile) Flower ExtractSoothing botanical
Chamomile flower extract, a calming, soothing botanical.
Green Tea ExtractAntioxidant botanical
An antioxidant, soothing green tea extract.
Lavender Flower ExtractBotanical
Lavender flower extract, a soothing aromatic botanical.
Clary (Salvia Sclarea) ExtractBotanical
Clary sage extract, a soothing botanical.
Hyacinth ExtractBotanical
Hyacinth flower extract, a conditioning botanical.
Borage ExtractBotanical
Borage extract, a soothing, fatty-acid-rich botanical.
Cornflower (Centaurea Cyanus) Flower ExtractBotanical
Cornflower extract, a soothing botanical.
Zinc PyrithioneAnti-dandruff active
An anti-dandruff active that targets flaking and microbes.
OctyldodecanolEmollient
A lightweight emollient that adds slip.
Polyquaternium-10Conditioning polymer
A cellulose-based conditioning film-former.
Hydrogenated LecithinEmulsifier
A soy-derived emollient and emulsifier.
1,2-HexanediolHumectant / preservative
A humectant that also boosts preservation.
Ceramide NPBarrier-supporting lipid
A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the moisture barrier.
Citric AcidpH adjuster
A fruit acid that fine-tunes pH.
Caprylyl GlycolHumectant / preservative-booster
A humectant that boosts preservation.
Sodium PolynaphthalenesulfonateDispersant
A dispersant that keeps pigments evenly suspended.
Polyquaternium-7Conditioning polymer
A conditioning polymer that adds slip and reduces static.
EthylhexylglycerinPreservative booster
A preservative-booster and skin conditioner.
Sodium BenzoatePreservative
A food-grade salt preservative.
FragranceScent
The scent blend that gives the product its smell.
Disodium EDTAChelator
A chelator that binds hard-water minerals so the formula works better.
Benzyl SalicylateFragrance allergen
A soft floral fragrance component.
LimoneneFragrance allergen
A citrus-scented fragrance component.
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Why ours winsAfterswim is genuinely clean — sulfate-free glucoside/isethionate base, sodium thiosulfate for chlorine, plus keratin, elastin and silk amino acids — but it relies on a silicone (amodimethicone) and a much shorter actives list. Ours matches the chlorine chemistry while staying silicone-free and adds ceramide plus a full peptide complex.
20 ingredients · 5 mid/high
WaterSolvent
The solvent base that carries every other ingredient.
Lauramidopropyl BetaineCo-surfactant
A coconut-derived amphoteric co-surfactant and foam booster.
Lauryl GlucosideGentle surfactant
A sugar-derived non-ionic gentle cleanser.
GlycerinHumectant
A classic humectant that draws water into hair and skin.
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateMild surfactant
A mild, creamy coconut-based cleanser.
Polyquaternium-10Conditioning film-former
A cellulose-based conditioning film-former.
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateThickener (PEG)
A sugar-based thickening emulsifier.
EthylhexylglycerinPreservative-booster
A preservative-booster and skin conditioner.
Hydrolyzed ElastinConditioning protein
Elastin fragments that improve flexibility and feel.
CyclodextrinOdor capture
A ring-shaped sugar that traps odors and impurities.
SqualaneEmollient
A skin-identical emollient that softens without greasiness.
Hexamidine DiisethionatePreservative / scalp agent
A preservative and scalp-soothing agent.
AmodimethiconeConditioning silicone
A modified silicone that bonds to damaged areas for targeted smoothing.
Caprylyl GlycolHumectant / preservative-booster
A humectant that boosts preservation.
Centella Asiatica ExtractSoothing botanical
Cica, a calming extract that supports the skin barrier.
Sodium ThiosulfateChlorine-neutralizing agent
The active that chemically neutralizes pool chlorine.
Silk Amino AcidsConditioning protein
Free amino acids from silk that hydrate the cuticle.
KeratinStrengthening protein
Hair-identical protein that conditions and strengthens.
Disodium EDTAChelator
A chelator that binds hard-water minerals so the formula works better.
FragranceScent
The scent blend that gives the product its smell.
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So — our pick

58ingredients, fully listed
14 / 58rated mid or higher
44low-risk ingredients

Risk distribution 58 graded

4414
LowWell-tolerated, low-hazard44
MidUse-rated; fine as formulated14
HighPatch-test if sensitive0

Free of screened

Sulfates (SLS/SLES)SiliconesParabens

Hero ingredient — Apple Cider Vinegar.

WaterSolvent
The solvent base that carries every other ingredient.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateCleansing surfactant
A coconut-derived foaming cleanser, the lead surfactant in many washes.
Lauryl HydroxysultaineGentle co-surfactant
A mild sultaine surfactant that cushions the cleanse.
Coco-BetaineGentle co-surfactant
A gentle coconut-based co-surfactant and foam booster.
1,2-HexanediolHumectant / preservative-booster
A humectant that also boosts preservation.
Lauryl GlucosideGentle surfactant
A sugar-derived non-ionic gentle cleanser.
GlycerinHumectant / moisture
A classic humectant that draws water into hair and skin.
Dipropylene GlycolSolvent / texture
A mild solvent and texture agent.
DexpanthenolConditioning (pro-vitamin B5)
The active form of provitamin B5; conditions and soothes.
CyclodextrinOdor / impurity capture
A ring-shaped sugar that traps odors and impurities.
Citric AcidpH adjuster
A fruit acid that fine-tunes pH.
Sodium Cocoyl AlaninateAmino-acid surfactant
An amino-acid (alanine) derived gentle cleanser.
Polyquaternium-10Conditioning film-former
A cellulose-based conditioning film-former.
FragranceScent
The scent blend that gives the product its smell.
Piroctone OlamineScalp / anti-dandruff agent
A scalp active that targets flaking and microbes.
Sodium ChlorideViscosity / salt
Table salt, used to thicken the formula.
Salicylic AcidScalp exfoliant
A BHA that exfoliates and clarifies the scalp.
Polyquaternium-22Conditioning agent
A conditioning film-former that holds moisture.
Butylene GlycolHumectant / solvent
A lightweight humectant and solvent.
VinegarApple cider vinegar - clarifying
Apple cider vinegar used to clarify buildup and balance pH.
Hydrolyzed KeratinStrengthening protein
Broken-down keratin that patches and strengthens the hair fiber.
Polyquaternium-67Conditioning agent
A conditioning polymer that improves wet-comb and feel.
Sodium ThiosulfateChlorine-neutralizing agent
The active that chemically neutralizes pool chlorine.
Hydrolyzed ElastinConditioning protein
Elastin fragments that improve flexibility and feel.
Disodium EDTAChelator / stabilizer
A chelator that binds hard-water minerals so the formula works better.
NiacinamideScalp-conditioning (vitamin B3)
Vitamin B3 that conditions the scalp and supports the barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractSoothing botanical
Aloe vera, a classic soothing and hydrating botanical.
TetradeceneTexture / emollient
A texture/emollient agent that improves feel.
HexadeceneTexture / emollient
A texture/emollient agent.
Sodium SulfateViscosity adjuster
A mineral salt used to adjust viscosity.
Sweet Almond OilEmollient oil
A mild, vitamin-rich emollient oil.
Jojoba Seed OilEmollient oil
A wax-ester oil that mimics skin's own sebum.
Peppermint OilRefreshing botanical
A cooling essential oil that freshens the scalp.
Eucalyptus Leaf OilRefreshing botanical
A cooling, aromatic essential oil.
Hydrogenated LecithinEmulsifier / conditioning
A soy-derived emollient and emulsifier.
Caprylyl GlycolHumectant / preservative-booster
A humectant that boosts preservation.
Centella Asiatica ExtractSoothing botanical
Cica, a calming extract that supports the skin barrier.
Fig ExtractConditioning botanical
A fruit extract that conditions and softens.
Sodium BenzoatePreservative
A food-grade salt preservative.
Ceramide NPBarrier-supporting lipid
A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the moisture barrier.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Conditioning peptide
A signal peptide better known for skin, used here to condition.
Copper Tripeptide-1Conditioning peptide
A copper-bound peptide studied for scalp and follicle support.
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Conditioning peptide
A conditioning signal peptide.
Tripeptide-1Conditioning peptide
A small conditioning peptide.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Conditioning peptide
A lipid-bound conditioning peptide.
Hexapeptide-9Conditioning peptide
A conditioning peptide.
Nonapeptide-1Conditioning peptide
A signal peptide used for scalp conditioning.
Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateEmulsifier
A gentle, sugar-derived emulsifier.
Hydrolyzed CollagenConditioning protein
Collagen fragments that add slip and moisture-binding.
ZeolitePurifying mineral
A porous mineral that absorbs impurities and odor.
Ascorbic AcidAntioxidant (vitamin C)
Vitamin C, an antioxidant and brightening agent.
Sodium AcetatepH buffer
A pH buffer.
Isopropyl AlcoholSolvent
A solvent used in small amounts.
Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesFragrance ingredient
A woody-musk synthetic fragrance component.
LinaloolFragrance allergen
A floral fragrance component (also in lavender).
LimoneneFragrance allergen
A citrus-scented fragrance component.
Linalyl AcetateFragrance ingredient
A lavender-like fragrance component.
PineneFragrance ingredient
A pine/herbal fragrance component.
How grades are set — Dhaliora screens each ingredient against publicly available safety data (EWG-style 1-10). Grades reflect our own reading, not any third party's proprietary score, and are not medical advice.

What that benchmark led us to decide

Why we picked it
Sodium thiosulfate neutralizes chlorine
The active that genuinely breaks down pool chlorine rather than masking the smell, paired with apple cider vinegar to clarify hard-water buildup.
SLS/SLES-, silicone- & paraben-free base
Cleanses on olefin-sulfonate plus amino-acid (cocoyl alaninate) surfactants; 43 of 57 ingredients screen low-risk at 9.2 / 10.
Protein, ceramide & peptide repair
Hydrolyzed keratin, elastin and collagen, ceramide NP and a stack of peptides help rebuild what chlorine roughens up.
Worth knowing
Fragrance + essential-oil allergens
Peppermint and eucalyptus oils plus linalool and limonene give the fresh scent but sit mid-risk — patch-test if your scalp is reactive.
Contains piroctone olamine & salicylic acid
Active scalp agents that suit buildup-prone swimmers, but may be more than a very dry or sensitive scalp wants daily.
A clarifying wash, not a moisture bomb
It's built to lift chlorine and buildup; pair it with a conditioner or mask if your lengths run dry.
Our take

Most 'swim' shampoos just perfume over the chlorine. This one carries sodium thiosulfate to neutralize it, clarifies with ACV, then puts protein, ceramide and peptides back — all on a sulfate-, silicone- and paraben-free base that screens 9.2. For anyone in the pool more than once a week, this is the swim shampoo we'd hand them first.

Honest note — a cosmetic clarifying shampoo for swimmers; it supports hair and scalp but isn't a medical treatment.
After-swim hair care

Swim today. Keep your hair tomorrow.

Every time you get in the water, chlorine, salt and hard-water minerals settle onto your hair and scalp. Left on, they're what turns healthy strands dry, rough and dull. Swim Shampoo is built to clear that buildup at the source — and then condition, so your hair feels soft instead of stripped. It's the wash for people who refuse to choose between the pool and good hair.

Sulfate-free Screened ingredients Color-safe Ships from Korea, worldwide
SOOO Swim Shampoo - detail
The problem

What the pool leaves behind

Chlorine is added to pool water to keep it clean — but it doesn't rinse off with plain water. It clings to the hair shaft along with salt and trace metals like copper, forming a film that builds up wash after wash.

That film is why swimmers' hair so often feels different from everyone else's. If any of this sounds familiar, it's the buildup talking:

Hair feels dry, straw-like or tangled after the pool Color looks dull, faded or slightly green on light hair Scalp feels tight, itchy or flaky once it dries Regular shampoo just doesn't seem to "reset" it
Why it works

Three things, every wash

Most shampoos only do the third part. Swim Shampoo is formulated to clear, calm and condition in one step, so you're not stacking three products after every session.

01

Clears the buildup

A chelating, chlorine-neutralizing base lifts chlorine, salt and hard-water minerals off the hair and scalp — the residue that plain shampoo tends to leave behind.

02

Comforts the scalp

Apple cider vinegar, aloe vera and centella help calm the tight, dry, itchy feeling chlorine leaves, and bring the scalp back toward its natural balance.

03

Softens & strengthens

Hydrolyzed keratin, panthenol and plant oils smooth the cuticle and recondition lengths, so hair is left soft and manageable — never squeaky or stripped.

The proof

The residual-chlorine test

Chlorine in water can be measured with a simple test strip. In this demonstration, pool water is dosed with the shampoo and re-tested — the residual chlorine reads as neutralized. The active behind it is sodium thiosulfate, a well-known chlorine-neutralizing agent that's part of the formula.

Before

Pool water tests positive for residual chlorine on the strip.

After

Re-tested with the shampoo added, the residual chlorine reads neutralized.

A demonstration of how the formula's chlorine-neutralizing ingredient behaves in water. It illustrates ingredient action and is not a claim about hair growth, hair loss, or any medical outcome.

SOOO Swim Shampoo 500ml
How it works

Bind, lift, condition

Binds — chelating and chlorine-neutralizing ingredients grab onto the chlorine and hard-water metals sitting on your hair so they can be rinsed away instead of building up.

Lifts — a gentle, sulfate-free lather carries that loosened residue off the hair and scalp without stripping the natural oils that keep hair flexible.

Conditions — keratin, panthenol and plant oils smooth and resoften in the same step, so you step out of the shower with hair that feels cared for.

How to use

Three steps

Step 01

Rinse

Wet hair with clean water as soon as you're out of the pool or sea — the sooner you rinse, the less time buildup has to set.

Step 02

Lather

Work a coin-sized amount through wet hair into a light lather and leave it for about a minute so the actives can do their job.

Step 03

Rinse out

Rinse thoroughly. Follow with conditioner if you like. Use 1–2× a week, or after every swim if you're in the water daily.

Tip: for stubborn buildup or that faint green tint on light hair, leave the lather in for 2–3 minutes before rinsing.

SOOO Swim Shampoo - detail
Made for

People who live in the water

Lap swimmers

Daily chlorine exposure that regular shampoo can't keep up with.

Swim families

Gentle enough for kids coming home from swim class.

Beach & open water

Clears salt and minerals after the sea, not just the pool.

Color-treated hair

Helps protect tone from the dulling, brassy effect of chlorine.

SOOO Swim Shampoo - detail
Texture & scent

Clear gel, clean rinse

A light, clear gel that builds into an easy lather and rinses clean — without the stripped, squeaky finish a harsh clarifier leaves. Hair feels soft and weightless straight out of the shower.

The scent is fresh and low-key — a clean, watery note that fades fast, so it never competes with the rest of your routine. No heavy perfume.

Good to know

Questions, answered

Is it really sulfate-free?

Yes. Instead of SLS/SLES, it cleanses with a gentle, amino-acid-style surfactant base. It still clears chlorine and mineral buildup — it just does it without stripping the moisture that keeps hair soft.

How often should I use it?

For most people, 1–2 times a week keeps buildup in check. If you swim every day, you can use it after each session — it's gentle enough for frequent washing.

Is it safe for color-treated hair?

Yes. It's formulated to be gentle on color while it clears chlorine and minerals. Clearing that buildup is actually what helps color look truer for longer.

Will it fix the green or brassy tint after the pool?

It helps clear the copper and chlorine residue that causes dull or greenish tones on light hair, so color reads cleaner. It's a clarifying shampoo, not a toner or dye — for heavy discoloration, pair it with a toning treatment.

Can kids use it?

Yes — it's a gentle, sulfate-free wash suited to children coming out of swim lessons. As with any product, avoid the eyes and rinse well.

Where does it ship from?

It ships from Korea, worldwide. The full risk-rated ingredient list is on this page so you can read every ingredient before you buy.

Ready for your next swim?

Clear the pool. Keep the softness.

We screen and risk-rate every ingredient, then put the full list right here — so you can decide with your eyes open.

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