Entries from July 2nd, 2012

July 2, 2012

beauty scoop | seaweed bath co. wildly natural seaweed argan conditioner citrus scent

As I mentioned before, a few weeks ago, I shared my current beauty picks on The Clean Beauty Blog. While I mentioned several of my staples, I also listed items I’m currently testing for review.

Today, you’re getting a double-post day because I’m sharing my in-depth haircare (natural shampoo and natural conditioner) reviews with you!

I’ve been testing Seaweed Bath Company’s Wildly Natural Seaweed Argan Conditioner Citrus Scent for several weeks now, and like the shampoo, this is a great summertime pick.

seaweed bath co argan citrus conditioner

{Seaweed Bath Co. sent me its Argan Citrus Conditioner to review. It retails for $16.89 for 12 ounces. Photo Courtesy Seaweed Bath Co.}

I’m extremely sensitive to synthetic fragrances, especially orange, but this conditioner contains pure orange essential oil — the real stuff! The refreshing scent is pretty much the equivalent of fresh-squeezed juice.

Similar to the companion shampoo, Seaweed Bath Co. Wildly Natural Seaweed Argan Conditioner is something everyone can try; it’s extremely moisturizing, thanks to seaweed extract, argan oil, vitamin E, coconut oil, olive oil and avocado oil, yet isn’t too moisture-drenching for fine-haired girls like me. It’s also gentle enough for color-treated hair.

Let’s backtrack and talk about those yummy ingredients again. Seaweed, argan oil, vitamin E, coconut oil, olive oil AND avocado oil? That’s a pretty hearty mix. As I mentioned on Sophie’s blog, I like to concentrate conditioner on my ends as not to weigh down my fine hair, and then gently rake the product through my hair to distribute the conditioner without overpowering my scalp.

However, if you have extremely dry, curly or color-treated hair, you may want to take advantage of this moisture cocktail and massage the conditioner into your scalp a little more to get the full benefits of all these hydrating ingredients. Argan, coconut, olive and avocado oils are magical when it comes to keeping your hair healthy, and the addition of seaweed helps strengthen the hair.

I mentioned on my previous post that the shampoo has a thick consistency; the same is true for the conditioner, but that’s pretty much true for any conditioner when compared to shampoo. Because this is a bit thicker than conventional conditioners, I like to rub the conditioner in my hands a bit to emulsify it and then spread it on my ends; this ensure you don’t get big, uneven globs of product on your hair.

What are your hair’s requirement when it comes to conditioner? Do you need something light and airy with a shot of moisture, or is your hair constantly thirsty? Tell me your hair type and current haircare regimen in the comments section!

And hey, be sure to get the details on Seaweed Bath Co. Wildly Natural Seaweed Argan Shampoo Citrus Scent, too!

July 2, 2012

beauty scoop | seaweed bath co. wildly natural seaweed argan shampoo citrus scent

A few weeks ago, I shared my current beauty picks on The Clean Beauty Blog. While I mentioned several of my staples, I also listed items I’m currently testing for review.

Today, I’m excited to share two in-depth haircare (natural shampoo and natural conditioner) reviews with you!

I’ve been testing Seaweed Bath Company’s Wildly Natural Seaweed Argan Shampoo Citrus Scent for several weeks now, and I must say that it’s a great pick for summertime.

seaweed bath co argan citrus shampoo

{Seaweed Bath Co. sent me its Argan Citrus Shampoo to review. It retails for $16.89 for 12 ounces. Photo Courtesy Seaweed Bath Co.}

I think this shampoo is a perfect summer pick because the energizing orange scent — which comes from pure orange essential oil — is so refreshing on the hottest of days (you know, like when it’s 88 degrees at 8 a.m.).

I feel good recommending Seaweed Bath Co. Wildly Natural Seaweed Argan Shampoo because it’s something everyone can try; it’s extremely moisturizing, thanks to seaweed extract, argan oil and vitamin E, yet isn’t too moisture-drenching for fine-haired girls like me. It’s also gentle enough for color-treated hair (I have highlights and this stuff didn’t fade them at all).

Another great thing about this shampoo — and the entire Seaweed Bath Co. line — is its inclusion of an interesting ingredient: seaweed!

Seaweed contains tons of essential and non-essential amino acids, which can help to hydrate dry skin and alleviate flaking. Remember, a healthy scalp is the key to healthy hair, so be sure to nourish from root to tip with a great, vitamin- and amino acid-rich product.

And while topically applied seaweed may not work on your hair and skin as quickly as eating a diet full of seaweed (have you ever seen a Japanese woman without long, beautiful, luscious hair?), you will be drenching your hair in almost all the vitamins of the alphabet when you treat your hair with seaweed (vitamins A, B, C and K to be exact!).

As I mentioned on The Clean Beauty Blog, Seaweed Bath Co.’s Wildly Natural Seaweed Argan Shampoo doesn’t lather too much because it’s free of the conventional sulfates (remember my explanation of them?) that create those familiar suds. However, you do still get a slight lather and you’ll never feel unclean after using the shampoo.

On your first use, you may find the thick consistency of the shampoo a little strange, but remember, it’s loaded with a lot of good stuff and not diluted with tons of junk. Here’s a highlight of some of the great active ingredients:

Safflower oil with bladderwrack seaweed extract, Argan oil, Pro-vitamin B5, Aloe, Vitamin E, Orange essential oil, Ginger essential oil

And as any good company does, Seaweed Bath Co. lists all of its products’ ingredients right there for you to see, so there’s no mystery when it comes to what you’re buying.

Be sure to get the details on Seaweed Bath Co. Wildly Natural Seaweed Argan Conditioner Citrus Scent, too!

Have you ever tried products with more exotic ingredients? How do you feel about sulfate-free shampoos and the lack of suds? Tell me your thoughts in the comments section.



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