Organic September 2025: Why Organic Matters for Both Your Gut and Your

Why Organic September Matters

Every September, the Soil Association shines a spotlight on the power of organic. This year, the focus is on “nourishing your gut garden” — a reminder that healthy soil grows nutritious food, which in turn feeds and supports our bodies from the inside out.

But organic isn’t just about what you eat. The same principles apply to what you put on your skin and scalp. Every hair follicle is connected to a blood supply, which means that what you apply to your scalp doesn’t just stay on the surface — it can be absorbed directly into your bloodstream. As a Soil Association certified COSMOS brand, our haircare feeds and nourishes your scalp and hair - free from chemicals and synthetics.

The Hidden Connection Between Soil, Gut, and Scalp

When we think of going organic, food is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, just as healthy soil grows nutrient-rich food for our gut, organic hair care supports a thriving scalp microbiome — the living ecosystem that is the foundation of strong, vibrant hair.

At Tabitha JK, we see your scalp as your “soil.” By protecting its natural balance, you’re creating the conditions for healthy, beautiful hair to flourish — just as farmers protect soil so plants can thrive.

Healthy Soil, Healthy Gut, Healthy Scalp

Soil as the foundation of life: Organic farming avoids artificial pesticides and fossil fuel-derived fertilisers. Instead, it nurtures biodiversity and builds fertile soils rich in life.
Gut as your inner garden: Eating organic food helps maintain a balanced microbiome — the thriving community of bacteria that supports digestion, immunity, and wellbeing.
Scalp as your hair’s ecosystem: Your scalp also has a microbiome — a delicate balance of bacteria, fungi, and natural oils that protects against irritation and supports healthy growth. Overuse of synthetic shampoos and silicones disrupts this ecosystem, leaving hair stressed and lifeless.

Switching to certified organic hair care helps restore harmony to your scalp microbiome, just as organic food restores balance to your gut.

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Why Organic Hair Care Protects Your Scalp Microbiome

Conventional hair products often promise quick fixes, but their harsh formulas strip the scalp’s natural defences. Sulphates, parabens, silicones, and even microplastics damage the microbiome, creating dryness, oil imbalance, and irritation.

Organic alternatives, like the Tabitha James Kraan Clean Shampoo and Organic Hair Cleanser, use cold-pressed oils, aloe vera, and plant-based cleansers to work with your microbiome instead of against it. They respect the scalp’s acid mantle — the protective barrier where your microbiome lives — ensuring balance, protection, and lasting vitality.

The “Gut Garden” and the “Scalp Garden”

This Organic September, the Soil Association invites us to “nourish your gut garden”. But what about your scalp garden?

Feed it, don’t strip it – Your gut microbiome thrives on fibre and nutrients, and your scalp microbiome thrives on oils and botanicals, not detergents.
Diversity is strength – A varied diet fuels your gut, while diverse organic plant extracts (like rosehip, sea buckthorn, and aloe vera) nurture your scalp.
Balance brings resilience – A balanced gut resists illness; a balanced scalp microbiome resists dandruff, itchiness, and excess oil.

The truth is simple: when we support our body’s ecosystems — inside and out — we thrive.

From Soil to Your Shower: Ingredients That Matter

At Tabitha James Kraan, every ingredient is chosen to support your body’s natural rhythms and protect your scalp microbiome. Some Soil Association COSMOS-certified favourites include:

Aloe Vera Juice – deeply hydrates and soothes, supporting a balanced scalp environment.
Rosehip Oil – packed with antioxidants and fatty acids to regenerate both scalp and strands.
Soap Bark Extract – a natural cleanser, gentle on the scalp microbiome.
Argan Oil – rich in vitamin E to strengthen and nourish without disrupting balance.

How to Rewild Your Hair (and Your Scalp Microbiome)

The Organic September Edit

Going organic isn’t just about swapping products — it’s about rewilding your scalp’s natural ecosystem. Here’s how:

1. Switch to Correct Cleansing – Use the Organic Clean Shampoo to cleanse without stripping, helping your microbiome stay in balance.

2. Feed Your Scalp Weekly – Apply the Scented Organic Hair Oil as a pre-wash treatment. Packed with nourishing botanicals, it restores hydration and harmony.

Choosing Organic: Good for Your Microbiome, Good for the Planet

Every Soil Association-certified organic choice you make supports:

Fewer pesticides in the soil and waterways.
More biodiversity — in soil, gut, and scalp.
Reduced reliance on fossil fuels.
A cleaner, healthier world for future generations.

Your scalp microbiome is as precious as your gut microbiome — both are ecosystems that thrive when supported, not suppressed.

Conclusion: Go With Your Gut, Go With Your Hair

This Organic September, let’s remember: healthy soil = healthy plants = healthy people. And just as your gut microbiome flourishes when nourished with organic food, your scalp microbiome thrives when nurtured with organic hair care.

From soil to scalp, the message is clear: when we work with nature, not against it, everything thrives.

Here’s how you can join in:

Swap to at least one organic product in your daily routine.
Choose Soil Association-certified products to ensure integrity and sustainability.
Share your organic journey on social media using #OrganicSeptember and #NurturedByNature.
Support brands that work with nature, not against it.

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Organic September 2025: Why Organic Matters for Both Your Gut and Your Hair