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Oolong Tea (Wu-Long tea)

Oolong Tea (Wu-Long tea) has a very long history in Asia as being used for everything from helping control[…]

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Olive Squalane, A Better Alternative to Squalene

Olive Squalane INCI: Squalane (Olive) Olive Squalane is often used to increase the skin’s regenerative effects.  It’s a clear[…]

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MSM

MSM is one of those powerhouse additives added to hair and skincare products because it serves a special purpose.[…]

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Sodium PCA

INCI: Sodium PCA (sodium L-pyroglutamate) Sodium PCA is a humectant and light conditioning agent for hair and skin derived[…]

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Chlorella

INCI: Chlorella vulgaris Chlorella is a single-celled green algae high in chlorophyll.  It’s a gorgeous green color which some[…]

HairFix XH Maltodextrin [Update]

INCI: Maltodextrin / VP copolymer (UPDATED) HairFix XH Maltodextrin is a “naturally-derived” (buzzword) sugar-based, non-ionic polymer manufacturers use when[…]

ICE Conditioner

ICE Conditioner INCI Name: Cetyl alcohol, behentrimonium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, sorbitan laurate ICE Conditioner is a special emulsifier derived[…]

sorbitol - curlytea.com

Sorbitol

Sorbitol is used as a humectant and is derived from a sugar solution called dextrose which originates from wheat. […]

behentrimonium chloride

Behentrimonium Chloride

INCI Name: Behentrimonium chloride, ethyl alcohol You should be familiar with the word ‘behentrimonium’ itself already.  It’s the ‘B’[…]

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Orange Peel

Orange Peel  (INCI: Citrus sinensis) aka: Valencia Orange, Navel Orange, Sweet Orange Orange peel is the cut and dried[…]

celery seed

Celery Seed (Apium Graveolens)

INCI: Apium Graveolens Other Names: Wild Celery, Ajamoda, Smallage Celery itself has many benefits for the body. It’s full[…]

Lemon Verbena

INCI: Aloysia Citriodora Other Names: Aloysia Triphylla, Louisa Herb, Vervain Lemon Verbena is probably the most naturally lemon scented[…]

coltsfoot

Coltsfoot

Coltsfoot (INCI: Tussilago Farfara) is an antibacterial herb typically used to reduce inflammation and help condition hair. It’s full[…]

fenugreek

Fenugreek (Methi)

Fenugreek haircare INCI: Trigonella foenum-graecumAKA: Methi, Chandrika, Madhika, Greek Hay Seed Fenugreek is a well-known ayurvedic beauty secret used[…]

Dulse Extract

Other Names: Dillisk, Palmata, Palmaria, Kuntze, Dilli, Purple Dulse INCI: Capric Triglycerides, Palmaria Palmata Extract Dulse extract is the[…]

Liquid Aminos

Ingredients: Certified Non-GMO Healthy Soybeans and purified water Liquid Aminos is most often used as a lower sodium alternative[…]

Black Seed Oil

INCI: Nigella sativaOther names: Kezah, Kalonji, Black Caraway Black Seed oil, or Black Cumin oil, is known as a[…]

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Neem

Neem oil – INCI: Azadirachta Indica Neem oil is on the list of powerhouse ingredients used for everything from[…]

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Amla

Amla powder is a staple in Ayurvedic hair and skin treatment where its cooling effect is used, among other[…]

Oil of Oregano

INCI: Origanum vulgare Oregano is becoming a popular additive to hair products because of its very strong antibacterial properties. […]

alkyl esters

Alkyl Esters

Alkyl Esters INCI: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Alkyl Esters is known as the silkiest of all the esters used in[…]

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Royal Jelly Extract

INCI:  Vegetable Glycerin (and) Apis mellifera (Royal Jelly)  Extract (and) Gluconolactone (and) Sodium Benzoate Royal Jelly Extract is said[…]

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Panthenol (ProVitamin B5)

INCI: Panthenol Panthenol!  Panthenol is a great additive to use in your haircare DIY mixes.  It has strengthening properties[…]

Caprylic Capric Triglycerides

INCI: Caprylic Capric Triglycerides Caprylic Capric Triglycerides is a great product to use in your DIY mixes.  You’ll find[…]

Optiphen

Optiphen INCI: Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol Usage rate: 0.5% – 1.5% Optiphen is a broad-spectrum preservative you'll see quite[…]

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Use SUPERFATTING ingredients in surfactant recipes (shampoo). One easy to access superfatting ingredient is glyceryl oleate. Depending on the percentage, it helps keeps the hair from feeling stripped after rinsing.

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