If your hair feels heavy by mid-week — coated rather than clean, dull from hard water minerals and dry shampoo buildup — this bar is built for exactly that. The Hidden Waterfall Shampoo Bar lathers fully, rinses completely, and leaves hair light and shiny from root to end, without the silicone film that creates a dependency cycle of strip-and-repeat. It's sulfate-free and pH-balanced, so your scalp stays in balance between washes rather than swinging between over-dry and over-oily. Made with Longsheng rice water — sourced from the Red Yao village in southern China, where fermented rice water has been a hair-care practice for centuries — and anchored by Hydrolyzed Rice Protein and Rice Bran Oil for strand-level resilience. One bar replaces 2–3 bottles, lathers like a real shampoo, and travels without a leak.

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, Jasmine Flower Extract

*Plant-based and naturally occurring, clean ingredients.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate — derived from coconut fatty acids, a mild surfactant that produces a rich lather and rinses clean without the harshness of sulfates, and is compatible with hard water so it won't leave a waxy residue. (EWG: 1)
Behentrimonium Methosulfate — plant-derived from rapeseed oil, conditions the cuticle and reduces static without silicone, leaving hair manageable rather than coated. (EWG: 1)
Longsheng Rice Water — fermented rice water sourced from Longsheng, southern China; rich in inositol, amino acids, and B vitamins that help smooth the cuticle and support strand resilience.
Cocoa Butter — cold-pressed from cacao seeds; provides lightweight lipid support to the hair shaft without the heaviness of mineral oil-based alternatives. (EWG: 1)
Sodium Lactate — a plant-derived salt of lactic acid; helps the bar release cleanly from the mold and supports the formula's pH balance. (EWG: 1)
Glycerin — typically plant-derived (often from coconut or palm); draws moisture to the hair surface and scalp, helping hair stay pliable and reducing mid-week dryness without buildup. (EWG: 1)
Cetyl Alcohol — a fatty alcohol derived from coconut or palm; smooths the cuticle and adds slip during application — not a drying alcohol. (EWG: 1)
Jojoba Oil — technically a liquid wax pressed from the jojoba seed; its molecular structure closely mirrors the scalp's natural sebum, making it effective at supporting scalp balance without clogging follicles. (EWG: 2)
Shea Butter — cold-pressed from the shea tree nut; provides fatty acids that help the cuticle lie flat, contributing to shine that starts at the strand rather than sitting on top of it. (EWG: 1)
Fragrance* — plant-based and naturally occurring ingredients; contributes the bar's signature scent profile. *See asterisk disclosure on packaging for full ingredient detail. (EWG: varies by component)
Butylene Glycol (Plant-Based) — a plant-derived humectant and solvent that helps distribute active ingredients evenly through the formula and keeps the bar's texture consistent. (EWG: 1)
Stearic Acid — a saturated fatty acid found in cocoa and shea; helps give the bar its firm structure and contributes to a smooth, conditioning lather. (EWG: 1)
Vitamin B8 (Inositol) — a carbohydrate found naturally in rice water; studies suggest inositol may help support cuticle smoothness and strand resilience, contributing to hair that bends without breaking.
Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) — a provitamin that binds to the hair shaft and helps retain moisture along the length of the strand, supporting flexibility and reducing the appearance of frizz. (EWG: 1)
Rice Bran Oil — cold-pressed from the outer bran layer of rice; contains gamma-oryzanol and fatty acids that help smooth the cuticle and contribute to shine without heaviness. (EWG: 1)
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein — rice protein broken down into smaller molecular fragments; at this reduced molecular weight, it is able to work along the cuticle surface and into the hair shaft, helping to reinforce each strand and support resistance to breakage over time. (EWG: 1)
Broccoli Seed Oil — pressed from broccoli seeds; high in erucic acid, which gives it a silicone-like slip and shine effect on the cuticle — without the buildup silicone leaves behind. (EWG: 1)
Bamboo Extract — derived from bamboo stem; a natural source of silica that helps support cuticle smoothness and contributes to the light, bouncy feel of the finished strand.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol) — a fat-soluble antioxidant derived from plant oils; helps protect the formula's oils from oxidation and supports scalp-surface health. (EWG: 1)
Aloe Vera — gel extracted from the aloe leaf; helps soothe the scalp and contributes to the bar's rinse-clean feel by balancing the formula's texture. (EWG: 1)
Jasmine Flower Extract — extracted from jasmine blossoms; contributes a light floral note to the scent profile and provides mild conditioning properties to the hair surface. (EWG: 1)

1. Wet your hair thoroughly with warm water — the warmer the water, the more easily the bar will lather.
2. Rub the bar directly between your palms to build a lather, or glide it gently from root to mid-length two to three times to load the hair with product.
3. Work the lather into your scalp with your fingertips using small circular motions, focusing on the roots and any areas prone to buildup.
4. Let the lather travel down the length of your hair as you rinse — most hair types don't need a separate mid-length application.
5. Rinse fully with cool or lukewarm water until the water runs completely clear; this is the step that determines whether hair feels light or heavy after drying.
6. Follow with your usual conditioner or a Viori conditioner bar if needed, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends. Store the bar on a dry soap dish between uses to extend its life.