There are three main reasons why there’s specific formulations of shampoo for kids. The first one is the actual formula. Ingredients that could be harsh to sensitive skin are not used in kids shampoo. The scents used in kids products are different as well. There are many essential oils that are used not only for their scent in hair care, but also for their properties in cleansing or repairing hair. For example, how many kids need a clarifying shampoo boosted with lemongrass essential oil? The third reason is tied in with the last one, and that’s the ability to make one simple formula for all kids without a long list of bioactive ingredients to treat any number of hair conditions. This keeps the cost of the product down.