I found this product at one of my all-time favorite stores, TJ Maxx. It was in their skincare/hair care section along with other natural and non-natural products. I was pulled in when I saw on the description that it's for "dry/damaged hair" with a picture of avocados on it. I know avocados are a natural way to get a highly moisturizing formula. Other ingredients in this conditioner that add to its moisturizing action are aloe vera, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, wheat germ, and rosehip oil. I also know that my dry, naturally curly hair needs all the moisture it can get.
In addition to its highly moisturizing ingredients, this product also contains other natural oils and extracts that give it an amazing smell. Some of these are: Tangerine Peel Oil, Mandarin Orange Peel Oil, Lavendar Oil, and Vanilla Extract. Imagine: fresh citrus fruits, mixed with lavendar, mixed with vanilla, all in the same whiff! This is the best smelling hair product I've ever used!
And it gets better. When I read the label further, I was happy to find this product is Sulfate & Paraben free. This is great because I like to use conditioner on my whole head of hair and massage it into my scalp to get the product on my roots. This really helps control frizz, hydrates my curls, and makes my hair healthier from root-to-tip. So, being a chemically concious woman, I know massaging any product into my roots/scalp that contains toxins like Sulfates and Parabens is a big no-no. This is because these substances and their by products have been linked to skin/eye irritation, liver & kidney damage, and the big C--Cancer. And knowing that a portion of this product will enter my body through my skin pores, I don't want to take any risks.
Other harmful agents NOT found in this product are: artificial colors, synthetic fragrances, petro-chemicals, animal derivatives, mineral oils, triethanolamine, and harsh detergents. This is a carbon neutral product and comes in a recyclable container. Plus, this is a cruelty-free product because it is not tested on animals.
On a personal note, I'll share that back in my sulfate/paraben product using days and when I used to eat non-natural foods containing harmful substances such as nitrates and nitrites, I would get headaches and migraines much more frequently--sometimes daily for weeks. Now I get headaches far less often and migraines very rarely--and when I do they appear to be linked to stress. Without entering myself into a scientific study, it's really hard to say why the frequency and intensity of my headaches & migraines decreased so much over the past 5 to 6 years as I slowly transformed into the Naturally Blissful Wife.
This product can be purchased on Amazon and other online stores; however, I found thatTJ Maxx and Marshalls sell it for the lowest price. The only downside to TJ Maxx & Marshalls is the frequent inventory and price changes, making it truly "hit or miss" style shopping, especially with all-natural items. Of course, that makes it even more exciting when you discover a great deal!
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