What is REALLY in your Natural Hair Care Product ?

What is  really in your natural hair care product?



When reading your  natural hair product labels consider this:

Note the order in which ingredients are listed. Labeling laws require manufacturers to list first the ingredients that constitute the highest percentage of the product. If the "natural", plant based, oganic ingredients or the most effective ingredient is hanging out at the bottom of the list, you might want to re-evaluate the effectiveness of the product

 

 

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Common Ingredients you will find in hair care products marketed as    natural

 

Petroleum

 

Fragrance

SLS

Dimethicone

Parabens

Synthetic Dyes

Canola Oil

Soy Oil

Corn Oil

 

Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding™ Product Ingredients List

Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Fragrance, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Silk Amino Acids, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Avocado Oil, Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil, Oleth-5, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Ext. Violet 2.

Wondering what the 2nd ingredient is? Google it

Notice there are 9 ingredients before you see the first plant based ingredient.

 

Premium Ingredients you will find in Real Plant Based Hair Care

Herbal Infusions

Essential Oils

Premium Plant Oils

Avocado
 

Coconut

Shea

Jojoba

Sweet Almond

Aloe Vera

 

Indigofera Organic Hair Souffle’ ™

Product Ingredients List
 

Plant Based Ingredients:

Organic Aloe barbadensis (Aloe) , Organic Coconut oil, Indigofera Moisture Complex ™, Butyrospermun parkii Organic (Karite) Butter, (Avocado) Oil, Lemongrass essential Oil

 

 
Wondering What Indigofera Moisture complex is?
It is a propreitary plant based ingredient/s. (US Trade Secret Law exist to  protect indie brands like Indigofera. But I will tell you this it sure is NOT Petroleum)

Do you notice the difference? 

Pay attention to how the sequence of ingredients in your natural hair care products. The first ingredients listed is largest percent of the formula.

We don’t make big claims, we just believe in creating products with the best plant based ingredients to keep your hair nourished, healthy and radiantly beautiful.


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New Step by Step Hair Care Ritual

Indigofera Step by Step Hair Care Ritual         Benefits of the Indigofera Hair Care Ritual * Noticeable softness, manageability and shine from first use * Delivers essential nutrients * Imparts brilliant shine without weight * Formulated with certified organic ingredients Infused with aromatic botanicals, herbs, & 100% essential oils       Cleanse Step 1 Aromatic Hair Cleanser   Infused with Serenity Blend Essential Oil * Prepares scalp and hair for Hair Care Ritual * Infuses hair with Premium plant-based emollients * Gently Cleanses and Replenishes the Hair * Restores optimal health and softness   How to use: Saturate hair thoroughly with warm water. Apply 3- 5  pumps of Aromatic Hair Cleanser close to scalp.  Massage into a moisture rich later, work down  length of hair. Rinse well and repeat as needed.      Restore Step 2   Botanical Conditioning Cream Infused with Serenity Blend Essential Oil * Provides Intense moisture to the core of each hair fiber * Protects dry and color-treated hair   How to use: After cleansing with Aromatic Hair cleanser, squeeze  excess water from hair and take a half dollar size  amount of Botanical Conditioning Crème in the palm  of your hand. Rub your palms together and apply  evenly to damp hair.  Leave on for 5-7 minutes  and rinse well with cool water.   *”I absolutely love how this conditioner makes my  locks feel softer than soft with no build up”   *For loose natural hair detangle with your finger or a wide tooth comb while conditioner is restoring.   *Intensive Hair Mask Apply to hair, 3 parts Botanical  Conditioning Cream and 1 part Organic Hair Souffle’.  Cover with plastic cap and steam or heat for  25 minutes. Rinse well.     Nourish & Replenish Step 3 Organic Hair Soufflé’ apply to damp or dry hair Infused with Lemongrass Essential Oil * Penetrates hair with pure aloe and virgin coconut cream * Leaves hair softer, healthier looking, and manageable * Revitalizes hair from the inside out * No build up or residue   How to use: Apply it as the 3rd step to damp conditioned hair  then style as desired. Rub a half dollar sized amount  into palm and massage evenly into hair. You may  nourish anytime, but for best results don’t forget  to apply to damp hair right after the cleanse and  restore steps.     ·         For loose natural hair get envious shine and  softness with your twist, twist outs, coil sets, and free fros (Nourish every 2-3 days as you like)   Must-have for transitioning!   Locks love Organic Hair Souffle, it is not formulated as a twisting  crème but more importantly essential hair care  for healthy beautiful tresses.           ( You will only need it weekly to nourish your locks)   ·         Twist crèmes, gels, setting sprays groom  the new growth, but how are you caring for the  entire strand of hair?     Moisturize Step 4  Botanical Hairdress apply to scalp Infused with Lemongrass Essential Oil * Maintains scalp moisture level * Enhances natural luster to hair * Distributes multi-layered plant-based nutrients * Leaves hair with radiant shine   How to use: After your hair is cleansed, restored and nourished,  apply a thin layer of Botanical Hairdress to your scalp.  For noticeable dry scalp and flaking apply generously  after cleansing and every 2-3 days to effected areas.       “My loose natural hair is kinky and very course.”   Expert tip: Rub Botanical Hairdress between your  palms and work into ends for intensive moisture  and protection.   Shine Step 5  Nourishing Hair Serum  multipurpose finishing oil,  scalp care and repair treatment Infused with Lemongrass Essential Oil   How to use: After styling hair rub a small amount into  palms and apply to scalp and hair.         ·         Intensive Treatment Cocktail Apply a small  amount mixed with (Botanical Conditioning Cream or  Organic Hair Souffle) to clean damp hair. Cover with  plastic cap steam or heat for 25 minutes. Rinse well  and style as desired.   Hydrate Step 6 Hydrating Hair Mist spray hair sections during  comb out, between styles, or every 2-3 days Infused with Lavender & Peppermint Essential Oil * Leaves hair with radiant shine * Rejuvenates moisture in between styles * Invigorates the scalp & hair with peppermint, sage, & nettle * Detangles & hyrdrates with vitamin rich avocado oil       How to use: Spray through out hair and refresh scalp as needed.   ·         For loose natural hair, perfect for detangling and  keeping hair damp ·         For locks hydrates and moisturizes at the same  time, feels blissful! ·         Use as often as you like   Indigofera's 100% Money Back Promise You'll love it or we will buy it back, period.      Indigofera is donating 20% of all sales to the  Haiti Relief effort through Febuary 15, 2010   Help us make a difference today.                                                        Share this with a friend Be Radiantly Beautiful, Chanelle Thoughts, questions, testimonials? Reach out to me

Indigofera Sacred Aromatherapy Bath Soak

Indigofera Sacred Aromatherapy Bath Soak

Palmarosa essential oil 4 drops

Lavender essential oil 12 drops

Geranium essential oil 4 drops

Ylang Ylang essential oil 2 drops

Sweet Orange essential oil 3 drops

Dead Sea Salt Sea Salt 2 3/4 c

Baking Soda 1/4 c

a handful of mixed dried botanical or herbs

Lavender buds

Rose Petals

Calendula

For moisturizing bath add two tablespoons of your favorite plant based carrier oil. My favorite is sweet almond oil

Sacred Aromatherapy Bath Soak

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Dead Sea salt, regular sea salt or Epsom salt, or a blend of two or three of these salts. Sea salts typically come in several grain sizes. Combining multiple grain sizes can make your salts more appealing. Keep in mind, however, that more course grains do take longer to dissolve in the tub.
• 15-24 drops of your selected essential oil or essential oil blend. Be sure and take heed in the safety data for the oil(s) you choose to use.
• 1 tablespoon sweet almond or olive oil

Directions:

Place the salt mixture into a bowl. In a separate small bowl or bottle mix vegetable oil and the drops of your chosen essential oils. Next add it to the plain salts and mix well plastic spoon. Add the mixture to a pretty jar, decorate with raffia and dried eucalyptus. Salts that are kept in a container that is not air tight will lose their aroma more quickly.

After a day, you may wish to mix well again to ensure that the oils are well incorporated.

To Color to Your Salts:

For the most natural bath salt recipe, leave your bath salts uncolored. Certain exotic salts including Hawaiian Red Sea salt and Black Sea Pink salt are naturally colorful. Try mixing these salts with with Dead Sea or plain sea salt for a speckled effect.

If you would like to add color to your salts, mica powder can be added before you add the essential oils. When adding mica powder, only add a tiny amount (1/16-1/8 a teaspoon is usually sufficient) and stir very well. Using too much dye or mica powder can discolor the water and discolor skin, so be very careful. Leave bath salts at a soft pastel color.

To Use:

Add 1/2-1 cup of the salts to running bath water. Mix well to ensure that the salt has dispersed well in the tub before entering. To keep the essential oils from evaporating too quickly, you can add the bath salts just before getting in the tub instead of while the water is running. Sitting on undissolved chunky bath salts, however, can be uncomfortable, so make sure the salts have dissolved well before entering.

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These beauty solutions are staples in my hair care kit. The Organic Hair Souffle leave hair incredibly soft and shiny. My client love the uplighting lemongrass aroma. Indigofera Hydrating Hair Mist is perfect for detangling, leave-in conditioning, braids, twist, locks, transitioning styles and chemically treated hair that needs moisture without build up.

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The Best Finds in Exclusive Beauty Products

The Best Finds in Exclusive Beauty Products

In this new day and age it is hard to ignore all of the many advances that have been made in skin, body, and hair care products. If you happen to be one of the many female consumers that is challenged by the rigors of locating the ideal product for you, then please read on because this helpful guide will walk you through some of the best and upcoming beauty products out there for you today!

It is easy to understand the phrase "you are what you eat", but keep in mind that the products that you put on your face will also affect your health, as they are readily absorbed into your circulatory and nervous system. That changes your tune a little, doesn't it? That is precisely why it is so important to be selective in the products that you apply to your face, body, and hair, and to look for plant based solutions with certified organic ingredients to promote overall wellness and health. In the new natural and organic market, there are so many fresh choices rising up that you can customize in any way to treat your skin and hair.

In skin care, remember that green tea is a major antioxidant on the rise that plays a large role in modern skin care products. Green tea has been applauded for its healing properties, as well as the fact that it is a vasodilator that will tighten and constrict skin because of the caffeine within it. What more can you ask for? Other vital skin and body care ingredients are Vitamin C and hibiscus flower, with the latter being rich in Alpha Hydroxy Acids and amino acids to have a tightening affect on the skin without over drying. Select skin and body care products that focus on aromatherapy as a means to soothe, rejuvenate, and hydrate your tired skin by using the finest quality of essential oils that are produced.

Natural hair care is also quite important, as hair damage is exacerbated and enhanced by using low quality and harsh products that will further strip the hair of its natural oils and shine. Rather than using chemical rich products found in many grocery stores, focus on natural oils added to your hair care products like aloe vera, coconut oil and avocado oil. Also look for mango butter and shea butter for natural healing and a fatty acid content to prevent dryness and breakage in your hair by nourishing, moisturizing, and literally replenishing the hair follicle. Other new ingredients in exclusive hair care products, like lemongrass, lavender, and peppermint, benefit the hair by using a holistic method to invigorate the hair with fresh scents and aromatherapy.

I hope this was helpful in introducing many of the new choices in natural and organic skin and hair care products available! Do not settle for less than a nourishing and restoring line of products that will exceed your expectations. Natural skin and hair care products can be tailored to meet all of your needs in a way that cannot be found just anywhere. Sophisticated natural products that have the highest quality reflect your class and taste, and they also will give you the longest lasting results for your skin and hair.

Be Radiantly Beautiful,

Chanelle Washington

Indigofera Beauty Expert

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