Bottega Pistho
The 2-in-1 idea, revisited
2-in-1 products have a bad reputation among hair enthusiasts. Historically they were designed to simplify the routine by sacrificing something — usually the conditioning power. Our Shampoo Conditioner with Honey and Royal Jelly was born with a different idea: combining washing and care in a single non-aggressive formulation, designed for those who want one gesture without sacrificing quality.
What makes it different
Supermarket formulations use aggressive surfactants (SLS, SLES) because they're cheap and produce lots of lather. The problem is they're too effective: they remove together with dirt the natural hydrolipidic film of the scalp. Result: hair that turns greasy quickly, irritated scalp.
We chose gentle surfactants derived from coconut (cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoyl glutamate, decyl glucoside): they clean well but respect skin and hair. The lather is less exuberant but isn't needed for washing — it was just marketing.
Beehive ingredients, even in hair
Orange blossom honey has humectant properties: it retains hydration inside the hair shaft, restoring softness. Royal jelly provides proteins and amino acids that strengthen the cuticle (the outer layer of hair) preventing split ends.
The formula is completed by hydrolysed wheat proteins, which have a small enough molecular weight to penetrate the hair and plump it from within.
Who it's designed for
- Families — formulation compatible for adults and children from 3 years. One bottle in the bathroom.
- Those who wash hair every day — gentle enough not to irritate with frequent use.
- Thin or lifeless hair — plumps without weighing down.
- Treated hair (colour, flat iron) — restores hydration and elasticity.
- Travellers — one bottle, two functions, less luggage.
How to use it best
- Apply to wet hair, not soaking — excess water dilutes the product.
- Massage the scalp with fingertips, not nails — that's where cleansing happens; the rest is about rinsing.
- Leave on 1-2 minutes before rinsing — conditioning components need time to deposit.
- Rinse thoroughly — surfactant residue is the main reason hair looks dull.
ICEA Eco Bio Cosmesi certified (no. 031 BC 029).