ShiKai
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is ShiKai Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
Graton, CA
Headquarters
Santa Rosa, CA
Founded
1970
Products Verified
10 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
20+ years of USA manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
ShiKai Products manufactures all personal care products at its Santa Rosa, California facility since 1974. Family-owned by the Dennis family. Produces shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and hair care using botanical ingredients. No parabens, sulfates, or synthetic fragrances in core lines. EWG-rated products. California Green Chemistry compliant. One of the longest-running independent natural personal care manufacturers in the USA.
Last verified: April 2026
Manufacturing Profile
ShiKai manufactures at a specific factory location in Graton, CA. Founded in 1970 (56 years of US production on the books). Our 10 verified ShiKai listings sit in beauty.
Verification tier
100% average
Very High — multiple independent sources confirm domestic production
Factory evidence
Specific city
Graton, CA
Catalog breadth
10 products
1 category
How we verified ShiKai
Most recent check: Oct 21, 2026
From the brand's website
“…carefully manufactured beginning to end at our facility in Graton, CA”
shikai.com · checked Sep 20, 2026
Independent source
“ShiKai relocated to 9119 Graton Road in Graton in west Sonoma County in February 2024.”
northbaybusinessjournal.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Amazon listings
We read the live Amazon listing for 10 of the 10 ShiKai products on this page (most recently Oct 21, 2026). None of them states where the product is made, so these products rely on the brand-level evidence above.
Ongoing monitoring
We scan news for factory closures, offshoring and ownership changes. Last scan Sep 22, 2026: no change found.
These checks are run by our software on a schedule: brand websites are re-read about every three weeks, Amazon listings weekly, and news is scanned monthly. Every flag is checked against its original source before anything on this page changes. How the American Score works.
ShiKai has been manufacturing products in Graton, CA since 1970. We carry 10 verified American-made ShiKai products.
Heritage & History
Dr. Dennis Sepp and Dr. Vasant Telang developed a botanical extract from the shikakai plant used for centuries in South Asian hair care.
The company expanded from shampoo into conditioners, body washes, lotions, and skin care.
Made in Santa Rosa, California
ShiKai manufactures its entire product line at its Santa Rosa facility. Botanical extracts are prepared in-house.
ShiKai sells worldwide, but every product is made in the same California facility.
Quick Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ShiKai made in the USA?
Yes. ShiKai manufactures 10 verified products in Graton, CA. ShiKai was founded in 1970 by two organic chemists and has manufactured plant-based personal care at its Santa Rosa, California facility for over five decades.
Where is ShiKai manufactured?
ShiKai is headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA. Manufacturing takes place in Graton, CA.
What ShiKai products can I buy?
We carry 10 verified ShiKai products across Beauty. Every listing links directly to a trusted online store with verified American manufacturing.
When was ShiKai founded?
ShiKai was founded in 1970. ShiKai was founded in 1970 by two organic chemists and has manufactured plant-based personal care at its Santa Rosa, California facility for over five decades.
Where can I buy ShiKai products?
Every ShiKai product listed here links to a trusted online store — a major retailer or the brand's own shop — where you can purchase directly.
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