If you're watching your blue fade to teal by week three, your scalp itching between washes, and your bleached ends snapping off at the worst times — Terrace Garden was built for exactly this. It's a sulfate-free, pH-balanced shampoo bar that cleans your scalp without stripping the color you paid for, delivering a creamy lather that leaves hair soft and pliable, not squeaky or tight. Longsheng rice water brings inositol, amino acids, and antioxidants that help reinforce dry, compromised strands — the kind of damage that comes standard with the bleach required for vivid color. One bar replaces 2–3 plastic bottles and fits in your bag without a TSA conversation. Your color, still yours after wash day.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Longsheng Rice Water, Cocoa Butter, Sodium Lactate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, Fragrance*, Butylene Glycol (Plant-Based), Stearic Acid, Vitamin B8, Vitamin B5, Rice Bran Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Broccoli Seed Oil, Bamboo Extract, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera, Lavender Flower Oil

*Free from sulfates, silicones, and parabens.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate — coconut-derived, sulfate-free surfactant; produces a creamy, gentle lather that cleans without raising the hair cuticle the way soap-based bars can. (EWG: 1)
Behentrimonium Methosulfate — derived from rapeseed oil; a mild conditioning agent that detangles and reduces friction on wet, fragile bleach-damaged strands. (EWG: 1)
Longsheng Rice Water — fermented rice water sourced from Longsheng; delivers inositol, amino acids, and antioxidants that help support the look of stronger, smoother hair fiber.
Cocoa Butter — pressed from cacao seeds; a rich emollient that helps seal moisture into dry, porous hair without silicone coating. (EWG: 1)
Sodium Lactate — derived from fermented sugars; a humectant that draws moisture into the hair shaft and supports scalp comfort. (EWG: 1)
Glycerin — plant-derived humectant; pulls water from the environment into the hair and scalp, helping counteract the dryness that bleaching accelerates. (EWG: 1)
Cetyl Alcohol — derived from coconut or palm; a fatty alcohol (not drying) that adds slip and softness to the lather and finished texture. (EWG: 1)
Jojoba Oil — cold-pressed from jojoba seeds; shares structural characteristics with the scalp's own sebum, making it well-suited for dry scalp conditions without heaviness. (EWG: 1)
Shea Butter — extracted from shea tree nuts; an emollient rich in fatty acids and compounds studied for antioxidant activity; helps support moisture retention in dry ends.
Fragrance* — plant-based; fresh floral with green undertones, light rather than perfume-heavy.
Butylene Glycol (Plant-Based) — plant-derived solvent and humectant; helps ingredients distribute evenly and aids in moisture delivery. (EWG: 1)
Stearic Acid — derived from plant fats; helps give the bar its firm, stable structure and contributes to a smooth, conditioning feel. (EWG: 1)
Vitamin B8 (Inositol) — a naturally occurring carbohydrate found in rice water; associated with supporting hair fiber flexibility.
Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) — provitamin that attracts and retains moisture in the hair; helps support the look of smoother, more pliable strands on bleach-compromised hair. (EWG: 1)
Rice Bran Oil — cold-pressed from rice husks; lightweight oil rich in fatty acids and antioxidants; helps add shine without weighing color-treated hair down. (EWG: 1)
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein — rice protein broken into smaller molecules; research (Cruz et al., 2016) supports its ability to penetrate the hair shaft and help reinforce damaged fiber from within.
Broccoli Seed Oil — cold-pressed from broccoli seeds; contains compounds studied for antioxidant and UV-related activity; provides a silicone-free slip and shine effect. (EWG: 1)
Bamboo Extract — derived from bamboo plant; a source of silica that may help support hair strength and resilience. (EWG: 1)
Vitamin E (Tocopherol) — plant-derived antioxidant; helps protect hair and scalp from oxidative stress that can dull color over time. (EWG: 1)
Aloe Vera — gel from aloe leaves; lightweight and hydrating; formulated to support scalp comfort, particularly on dry or irritated scalps. (EWG: 1)
Lavender Flower Oil — steam-distilled from lavender; contributes to the bar's fresh floral scent profile.

1. Wet your hair thoroughly with warm water — not hot, which opens the cuticle and accelerates color fade.
2. Hold the bar in both hands and work it between your palms until a creamy lather builds, or rub the bar directly onto your scalp in short strokes.
3. Work the lather into your scalp with your fingertips — focus here, not on the lengths; the rinse will carry moisture through the ends.
4. Leave the lather on for 30–60 seconds if your scalp is dry or your ends feel particularly brittle before rinsing.
5. Rinse fully with cool water — the cooler temperature helps close the cuticle, which supports color retention and adds visible shine.
6. If you're switching from liquid shampoo, expect a 3–4 wash adjustment period while your hair recalibrates; the result is soft, pliable hair — not coated, not stripped.