Ceteth-2 is a polyethylene glycol ether of Cetyl Alcohol (q.v.).
WHAT'S IT FOR: Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent
SCORE at EWG: 3 (the lower, the better)
FOUND IN: Conditioner, Exfoliant, AntiAging, Eye cream, Facial cleansers and in at least 19 different products
I was over at the curlynikki forums on one of the flaxseed gel threads. I've heard that some people have trouble using flaxseed gel because of flaking. Personally, I've never had a problem with flaking. I was looking for confirmation. Namely, if anyone noticed that flaxseed gel doesn't flake when used with oil(s) or mixed with oil.
NaturallyCurly.com is having a series of giveaways this month designed to help you "winterize your look"!
Among the type of products to be given away include products by Hair Rules, Curls Unleashed, Bed Head, Shea Moisture and others.
Curlytea is DIY at heart, but it's good to know what you like and what you don't like so that when you decide to DIY, you won't waste money on ingredients your hair doesn't like.
I want to send out a congratulations to Jesse M who won a FREE 32oz jar of the best coconut oil eva! Jesse won a jar of the Gold Label Virgin Coconut oil by Tropical Traditions in our Oct 2012 giveaway!
Our Whipped Butter Testing: Coconut Shea w/ Cleavers & Rosehip Infused Camellia Oil link made it to The Rural Mom Daily!
I have actually visited that site before though, checking it out to see what its all about.
I've been testing my new anhydrous (without water) butter whip for a few days and I like it! Thanks to the Cupuacu butter and Behenyl alcohol, its creaminess almost resembles a water-based emulsion.
It not only has Coconut oil (Tropical Traditions Organic! luv it!), but also Shea butter, Cupuacu butter, Cocoa butter and Camellia oil which has been infused with the herb called 'Cleavers' along with Rosehips.
If you're looking to naturally tint your DIY lotions, creams and soaps, try the following natural products which will add anything from a hint of color to a full out color change.
VegeMink...developed to mimick the remarkable activity of Mink Oil by 'cloning' the unique fatty acid profile, responsible for it's nurturing activity, using 100% pure vegetable oils.
VegeMink, using a combination of vegetable oils to mimick human sebum, supplements the skins own healing mechanism, for vibrant healthy skin.
After using Tropical Traditions brand of Virgin Coconut Oil I finally understand why so many people praise it so highly. As I told you in my preliminary review, no straight liquid oil I've used thus far has made my skin as soft as when I use this brand of coconut Oil.
As you guys know, I make most of my own stuff: lotions, shea butter whips, hair conditioners/leave in conditioners, deep conditioning treatments, etc.
So although I do use certain off-the-shelf products, I'm always looking for ways of making my own concoctions and not getting bogged down in that whole product junkie world like I used to be.
My attitude is that if something doesn't work, I don't give a damn how expensive it is, I ain't using it anymore.
I took a little of this Tropical Traditions Coconut oil and put some on my super dry hands and was shocked. They were smoother and softer than with other brands of coconut oil.
I saw this photo and for whatever reason reality became just a bit clearer. Because of this unashamed rediscovery of our natural hair, there will be at least a generation of web savvy black girls who will grow up never, ever thinking that there is something wrong with their natural hair.
Oh yes, its about that time for a product giveaway yall! Do you like coconut oil for your hair, skin or to cook with? If you're selected in this giveaway, Tropical Traditions will send you a FREE 32 ounce jar of their highly coveted Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, chi'le! Woot!
Some of you may have already read my Not All Coconut Oils Are Created Equal post before. So you know I've been on the hunt for a great quality coconut oil for use on skin and hair, and to be part of my DIY concoctions.
Looks like I've found a winner. For real. I plan to have a much more detailed review of Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil in the near future as I like to use even the great products for more than a week to do a full review. (Yall know that I don't just hype any ole thing).
But why should YOU wait until then?
I've been on the hunt for a great brand of coconut oil in recent months. I've used the Nutiva, Barleans Organic, Swanson brand, and Garden of Life Coconut oils.
I was more impressed with certain ones and disappointed in others. Some had a good coconut smell while with others you could barely smell the coconut. Honestly, not all coconut oils are created equal. You'd think they were, right? But no.
Quinoa (Keenwa) Protein, Hydrolyzed
Pronounced (Keen-wa), Quinoa protein is hydrolyzed from the Quinoa grain, through an enzymatic process.
Quinoa Protein offers a unique combination of molecular weight amino acids offering enhanced penetration for hair and skin nourishment along with film forming activity for greater repair, hydration, and shine.
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