Finally, the ingredients. While there are lists upon lists that tell us what to avoid in products, this can be very tricky. There may be someone who prefers to use only organic products but doesn’t realize they have an allergy to real peppermint oil. They may have purchased something in the past that said it contained peppermint, but it could have been manufactured in a way that it didn’t affect the hair or scalp. There are also lists that say to avoid alcohols and heavy oils, but many herbs and natural remedies or oils are created using alcohol as the drawing agent. It is safe t say that all natural products are going to be those that are homemade, and can be consumed internally and would not last a very long time on a retail shelf, being shipped to various places around the world. Before you go in and buy a product line with a hefty price tag that says all natural, be mindful of those things. The ingredients is the LEAST important thing to consider in a product after you have considered everything else. We suggest buying samples of products you like and also want to try. Most often we use too many products and several things we buy, we don’t use the whole bottle of it anyhow because somewhere along the way it “stops” working.
Also, consider that some of the agents used in preserving products are for shelf safety. For instance, raw Shea butter alone is wonderful, but without additives, it can attract ants and roaches. And going out to buy a big ole bottle o’ organic oil is nice, but if it is not a carrier oil, you may burn your skin and scalp if you use it plain.
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