About Joy Garden Shampoo & Joy Garden

We are a small business located in Changsha, China, dedicated to selling natural and organic personal care products that feature traditional Chinese formula characteristics.

The story began six years ago with a bottle of Chinese honey locust.

While attending a meditation course at a Zen temple, I discovered a shampoo and body wash combo provided in our accommodations. Normally, I bring my own small bottle of shampoo, but this time, I forgot to pack it.

So, I used their shampoo for both my hair and body.

My first impression was that this liquid—on a chilly late autumn day—had a slightly jelly-like texture and a faint herbal scent with no other noticeable fragrance.

I had always wanted a shampoo like this. I’m very sensitive to synthetic fragrances, perfumes, or anything with a artificial  smell. In the past, I would choose shampoos and body washes labeled as “safe for pregnant women,” as they typically lack unnecessary scents—even though I’m not pregnant.

Additionally, my hair is naturally straight, not very thick, and smooth, which means I need to wash it every day. My hair also tends to flatten easily. However, after using this shampoo, my hair felt incredibly voluminous, light, and not greasy at all.

Curious, I asked the temple staff about it and learned about a family living at the foot of Mount Qingcheng in Sichuan, who make this shampoo by boiling herbs. They told me that the shampoo is purely herbal, with no additives. I was both excited and amazed to hear this.

And so, our product and the story of our brand began here…