How often do we see Paraben free on a lot of product labels and wonder what are Parabens? Why are they so bad? Parabens are essentially a type of preservative used in a lot of cosmetics , hair and body products to prevent bacteria like mold and yeast from growing. When you have a water [...]
Ayurvedic powders and oils are the basis for Ayurvedic hair care. These powder and oils can be applied to the hair and scalp to promote health, luster,and growth. Since Ayurveda is an ancient holistic practice all of the herbs mentioned below are all natural and can be traced back to plants found in the Middle East. The “home [...]
Olive oil is a very rich in high level of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidant vitamin E oil which makes it a great ingredient for your natural hair. You often see olive oil as an ingredient in many commercial hair products however pure extra virgin olive oil (yes the kind that you can cook with) [...]
Sodium Laurel Sulfate also known as Sodium Laureth Sulfate is amongst the kings in the sulfates (SLS) where you will commonly find them in your commercial:
Soaps
Shampoos
Bubble-baths
Tooth paste
Dish soap
Laundry detergent
Children’s soaps / shampoos
Stain Remover
Carpet Cleaner
Fabric glue
Body wash
Shave cream
Mascara
Mouthwash
Skin cleanser
Moisture lotion
Sun Cream
Sodium Laurel and Laureth Sulfates are known skin and eye irritants that are used in our [...]
Castor oil is a great hair oil to relieve very common problems women can face. Castor oil is extracted from the castor bean of the castor plant. Castor oil is great for promoting hair growth, relieving dry scalp, preventing hair loss
You many remember the old bottle sitting in your mother or grandmother’s medicine cabinet or [...]
Rhassoul Clay is a Moroccan clay found in the Atlas Mountains. Rhassoul Clay has been used for over a thousand years for various beauty treatments.
According to arganoiltree.com “It contains higher percentages of silica, magnesium, potassium, calcium and other trace minerals than other clays. These minerals make the clay highly detoxifying as they can actually exchange [...]
Mineral oil is a common ingredient in many mass produced hair and skin products. Reason being the inexpensive filler it makes in order for the given product to “stretch” and last on store shelves. Mineral oil also known as a liquid petrolatum is a by product of the distillation process in the making of crude [...]
In recent years Argan Oil has made its way to the beauty industry to be used for hair and skin. Argan oil is produced from the seed kernels of the Argania Spinosa tree which is native to Morroco. Argan oil is one of the rarest oils in the world due to the small areas in which the [...]
Mango butter is extracted from the kernels of the mango which grows in the tropical climates of the world. Mango butter is a soft butter that has a sweet smell that is commonly used in soap making, skin care, and hair care products. Mango butter is similar to shea and cocoa butters in consistency but differs in fatty [...]
Avocados are a wonderful addition to your burgers and salads but they are also great for your natural hair. Avocado butter is derived from the fruit of the Avocado tree (Persea Gratissima) primarily grown in Central and South America, Mexico, and The Caribbean. Avocados are high in mono saturated fats that gives the butter a soft creamy texture, perfect for conditioning hair.
Avocado [...]
