The plant-based amino acid cleansing ingredients are "super mild," lather well, and don't leave your hair feeling stingy after washing. It's color-free, lightly scented, and allergy-tested, so it's great for scalps that tend to be dry. Since I tend to have dry and sensitive scalps, I often feel like "gentle" means "not enough," but this is gentle yet cleanses properly, which is great! The conditioner isn't heavy either, and it left my hair smooth to the touch (^^)