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BEAUTY CARE PRODUCT REVIEWS
by Jeffrey Schiller • Arizona


Shampoos/Hair Conditioner

HERBALIX RESTORATIVES offers a line of hair products containing 95% organic ingredients the company says are free of petroleum and all synthetic chemicals. Even their bottle is free of BPA (pthalates). Three shampoos to choose from: Clary Sage is for normal to oily hair and contains a stimulating aroma of sage and grapefruit essential oil. Tropical Cove is for normal to dry hair and is filled with warm spicy essential oils of cinnamon, ginger, rosewood and coriander. Shampoo For All Hair Types contains no added fragrance and is made from base oils. Great for those who have any kind of sensitivities. When using HERBALIX shampoos nothing harmful goes on your hair or down the drain. (866) 387-4222, www.herbalixrestoratives.com.

One of the purest shampoos on the market, ZAMBALA offers a unique natural herbal shampoo made with pure botanical ingredients and formulated to clean deep into the pores of the scalp to remove dirt and chemical residues from commercial shampoos. The company says the product cleans and rejuvenates hair follicles to reduce hair loss and fungal irritations. The botanical extracts in the product are designed for dry, normal or oily hair. (888) ZAMBALA, www.zambala.com.

TROPICAL TRADITIONS Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil for Hair Treatment is made from organic coconuts grown on the volcanic soil of Mt. Banahaw where some of the most nutritionally rich coconuts are grown. No chemical or high-heat treatment is used. Coconut oil has been used for centuries in such places as India and the Philippines as a hair treatment. This hair treatment helps those with dry scalp problems and can also be used as a hair conditioner. It is excellent for all hair types. (866) 311-2626, www.tropicaltraditions.com.

Soaps

TRUE BODY SOAPS are all natural unscented everyday bar soaps that are made without animal by-products, synthetic ingredients or chemical preservatives and contain only five ingredients (coconut oil, palm oil, water, vegetable glycerin, and sodium citrate). These soaps are great for everyone to use, and the perfect choice for those sensitive to fragrance or other chemicals. These long lasting bars lather up nicely and leave the skin feeling silky smooth and clean. (802) 851-5129, www.truebodyproducts.com.

ORGANIX SOUTH expanded its line of high quality soaps with the addition of TheraNeem Men’s Shaving & Complexion Botanical Cleansing Bar, containing organic neem oil, shea butter and oak moss. It was formulated to gently cleanse skin that is prone to irritations and support a clean and radiant complexion. The bar has a pleasing scent and the oils in the soap make the skin feel very soft, smooth and moisturized. The company also offers TheraNeem Facial Complexion Cleansing Bar, made with selected botanicals, including organic Neem and Jojoba for sensitive and troubled skin. The bar was produced for delicate facial cleansing and cellular rejuvenation, with high levels of antioxidants. ORGANIX SOUTH makes their soaps the old fashioned way – “cold-pressed.” No synthetic ingredients are used. (888) 989-6336, www.organixsouth.com.

TROPICAL TRADITIONS Natural Liquid Soaps are made from 100% organic virgin coconut oil. The scented varieties only use high quality organic essential oil. They are packaged in a foam pump dispenser that adds air to the soap, resulting in a soft, rich foam lather. No added fillers or thickening agents means you will get more uses per container. Available in Unscented and Lavender. The soap goes on smoothly and leaves the skin feeling and smelling refreshingly clean. One of the best and purest liquid soaps on the market. (866) 311-2626, www.tropicaltraditions.com.

Face And Body

INDIGO WILD combines lemongrass, an astringent essential oil, with the scrubbing power of organic cane sugar to create Zum Face Lemongrass Sugar Facial Scrub. To exfoliate, wet your face, scoop a small amount of scrub, and then gently massage it onto the face. Allow some scrubbing time before rinsing off. (800) 361-5686, www.indigowild.com.

E.A.R.T.H. PRODUCTS offers skin care products produced from 100% natural ingredients. Rage Against The Wrinkle is a skin nourishing serum that is formulated to be used for all skin types and is especially suitable for mature or prematurely aging skin, to reduce wrinkling. The product is made with known herbal lymph cleaners that target free radicals. Misery loves Comfrey is a natural healing formula that comes in a stick form that can be applied to wounds, bruises, cuts, scrapes, burns, acne, rashes, insect bites and more, to promote healing. (949) 456-7032, www.earthsantidote.com.

Mouthwash / Toothpaste

VITA-MYR Mouthwash is a solution to combat gum disease. It has a warming and refreshing sensation as it reduces swelling and inflammation of the gums, and kills bacteria that cause gingivitis. After using the mouthwash for a month, our tester stopped having inflamed sensitive bleeding gums and has experienced better overall oral hygiene. (888) 558-8482, www.vitamyr.com.

CLOTHO CORP. is the distributor of Veradent Total, an innovative product for oral hygiene. Instead of using water, Veradent replaced it with aloe vera and added CoQ10, sage, rosemary, tea tree, mint, xylitol and other natural ingredients to help keep gums healthy, teeth clean, and breath fresh. The toothpaste has a sweet, minty flavor. (877) 368-9100, www.clothoonline.com.


Jeffrey Schiller has been in the natural health industry for over 15 years. He is a special feature columnist and writes for health and environmental publications across the nation. He can be contacted at: jeffreysreviews@hotmail.com