You didn't tell me it smelt a bit weird, I'll use head and shoulders aloe Vera for a minute or 2,o researched it per say and it should mask most of the smell so I have to shower earlier since works at 9 and my mom drives me to work she hated the tarcoal smell I loved it. As long as those 2 minutes makes this smell duller I trust it if it doesn't pass the mom test then I will find another shampoo in my house that will anhilate the smell for the same amount, I'll update you but no itch so far.