Showing posts with label Herbal shampoo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Herbal shampoo. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Soultree - Licorice Hair repair Shampoo Review.


Hello dears :) How about some nourishing shampoo before the "Hibiscus and Henna hair conditioner" from Soultree? 

Here it is: The Soultree - "Licorice Hair repair Shampoo".
Price: 575/- INR.

 Now, It now comes in a new packaging which i don't really like!:( The old one was lively and colourful! I agree this is a dark tinted container and it preserves the nourishing ingredients effectively. So, i will have to put up with it. :-/ 

About the brand: 
Soultree is a BDIH certified natural cosmetic brand. They started this brand as a result of the journey that began in 2002. A journey deep into the Himalayas where they discovered communities still living in communion with nature using its goodness and giving back to it in equal measure. This harmonious give and take had an honesty they never quite found in the cities. So, they decided to create truly natural products that resonated responsibility and values.


*All products are certified Natural by BDIH

*Botanicals ethically collected & organic

*Ayurvedic extracts made fresh and in-house

*No harmful chemicals

*GMP certified manufacturing

*Against cruelty & for recycling

Awesome! right? <3

Read more of this in detail in the "About us" section on their website.

Ingredients:

Aqua, Decyl glucoside, Glycerine, Coco glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Erythritol, Sodium PCA, Glycerol mono oleate, Betaine, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) juice*, Hibiscus rosa sinesis (hibiscus) infusion*, Lawsonia inermis (henna) infusion*, Hydrolysed wheat protein, Sodium gluconate, Sodium lactate, Trigonella foenum graecum (methika) extract*, Glycyrrhiza glabra (yashtimadhu) extract*, Citric acid, Eclipta alba (bhringraj) extract*, Sodium levulinate, Parfum**, Sodium citrate, Coco –caprylate/ caprate, Xanthan gum, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Potassium sorbate, Ceramide III, Acacia concinna (shikakai) extract*, Olea europaea (olive) oil*, Cocus nucifera (coconut) oil*, Emblica officinalis (aamla extract)*, Parfum**, Linalool**, Limonene**, Citronellol**, Geraniol**

 Fragrance: Mild shikakai floral. Very pleasant and non-overpowering.


Swatch:

My Experience:
I first found it and bought it on Naturalmantra.com 3 years ago when i had long hair and was searching crazily for a reasonably priced natural shampoo among a meager number of natural shampoos that existed in India back then.(ya..Rustic art's Aloe shampoo is reasonably priced but, i was fed up with it because it was not suiting my hair anymore. :-/)

It is a very thick gel like shampoo which has to be diluted. Otherwise, you could easily use up 1/4th bottle of it each time. :D 

When i used for the first time, i wasn't really pleased with how my hair felt. It was weighed down, dull and unclean. But, from the second time, when i left it longer on hair before washing, i got to see real big difference. They felt super soft, nourished, healthy and had a natural bounce to them.

If you have oily/Normal hair, you do not really need any conditioner with this!

Even my sister who has super dry lifeless brittle curly hair started to see the difference after using this shampoo along with their Hibiscus conditioner. Her hair became more manageable, nourished and soft.

This shampoo has become our collective favorite and will remain so forever! <3

Pros:
  • It does what it says!
  • Nourishes, Repairs and brings back Life to damaged hair.
  • Makes hair really soft.
  • Suits All hair types.
  • Smells pleasant.
  • People with Oily/Normal hair need not use any conditioner.
  • Cleans really well.
  • Does not leave any residue behind.
  • When diluted, foams really good.
  • Priced reasonably.
  • Eco-friendly/Biodegradable ingredients and packaging.
  • Locally sourced Organic ingredients.
  • Cruelty free.
Cons:
  • None.

Availability: 

 Online at: Soultree.in, Amazon.in, Nykaa.com

 Offline at: 'The Green path Organic state' store, malleswaram, Bangalore and at most organic/natural product stores in India.

Rating: 5/5! Deserves it. <3

Do i recommend? 
Yes. Anytime. Because, this is the one among the very few really good natural shampoos in India and also it is sanely priced for all the real benefits it provides. 

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Love,

Siri.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Review: Rustic Art Celestial Biodegradable Rose shampoo.

Rustic Art Celestial Biodegradable Rose shampoo.

Price: 350/- INR.

Quantity: 200ml.

About the Brand: In their own words: We are Nature Lovers! There is no better way of explaining who we are. They say one should be passionate about the vocation one takes! We did exactly that. We set out to share our love for the environment, in style. With Rustic Art we encourage use of products which are closer to nature, pure and capture the real essence of its ingredients.

We believe in living a life which is free of harmful toxins, chemicals and artificial elements. We define this as rustic! To bring rustic-ness to every aspect of our lives is our constant endeavour. Rustic Art is an extension of our passion towards using environment friendly, nature sensitive products.

Awesome...right! 

Consistency: 'Gel'ish liquid which is moderately runny.

Fragrance: Warm and mild rose-geranium fragrance which feels quite soothing unlike the soapy odour of the Aloevera version. 

Packaging: Sturdy. Flip cap shuts tight and you can travel with it safely. 

The bottle's label design has changed now and i absolutely hate it! I seriously hope that Rustic Art reverts back to their old label design!
  
What do you think?
Pic taken from Rustic Art's Website

Ingredients: Demineralized Aqua, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Alpha Olefin Sulphonate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Laurydimonium Hydroxypropyl, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Essential Oils of Wild Rose and Geranium, Natural Preservative of OLG, Ascorbic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine.

Ingredient Safety: Safe and non-toxic ingredients. Surfactants used are Bio-degradable. In case you are wondering about OLG, it is nothing but a natural preservative blend of Orange oil, Lemon Grass oil and sesame oil providing broad spectrum bactericidal activity along with a good aroma.

Certification: It is mentioned on their website that they use certified organic ingredients but the product as a whole does not hold any certification.

Eco friendly/Biodegradable: Yes.

Cruelty free? Yes. And it's also Vegan.

Swatch: Refer the review post of Rustic Art Aloe shampoo for the swatch. This one just has a slight pink tinge. 

My Experience: 
                            This shampoo performs better regarding all aspects in comparison to their Aloe shampoo. It is more moisturizing and works better with hard bore well water than their Aloe version. I foams like crazy even with as tiny as 2 drops diluted in 1/4th glass of water just like their Aloe version(Multiple surfactants and foam boosters in action here!) And also, it has a wonderful slip just like the conventional silicone based shampoos without actually containing any silicone in it <3. 

Don't opt for this if you have dry hair as the multiple surfactants in it will make it more dry and frizzy.

Just as the brand claims, it works best on oily hair. But don't expect soft, bouncy and frizz-free hair unless you have a supply of soft water. For combination hair, post wash conditioner is compulsory if you are using it with hard water. Otherwise, pre-wash oil application is more than enough.

After the disappointing experience regarding the soapy, gag-inducing fragrance of the Rustic Art Aloe shampoo, this Rose version was a huge relief! It smells so soothing that i just scoop some foam out the hair and keep smelling it instead of rinsing it off :P :D

 Availability: Available only online at: Rusticart.in, Amazon.in, Nykaa.com, Organicshop.in and many more.

Pros:
  • Soothing fragrance.
  • SLS and Paraben free.
  • Safe, non-toxic ingredients. 
  • Removes oil quite effectively. Hence, best for oily hair.
  • More moisturizing than their Aloe shampoo.
  • Makes hair look bouncy, shiny and healthy when used with soft water.
  • Very little quantity required.
  • Wonderful slip. Feels just like a silicone based shampoo while not actually containing any.
  • Budget friendly as it lasts a very long time(because of the slip and foam).
  • Eco friendly and Biodegradable.
  • Vegan and Cruelty free.
Cons:
  • Works well only with soft water. With hard water, it dries out the hair and makes it frizzy(which can be managed with a good conditioner though).
  • Available only online.
My Rating: 3.5/5

My Conclusion: If you have oily hair, have a soft water supply and are looking for a good budget friendly natural shampoo, then by all means, go for it. Otherwise, either be prepared with loads of conditioner at hand or just strike it off your list.

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Love,
Siri.

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Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Rustic Art Rejoice Herbal shampoo review



I bought this shampo from Rustic Art after using their Aloe shampoo. Read on to know how this one fared.

Brand: Rustic Art.

Quantity: 200ml.

Price: INR 290.

Ingredients: Demineralized aqua,Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate,Cocamidopropyl Betaine,Alpha Olefin Sulphonate,Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Laurydimonium,Hydroxypropyl Hydrolised Wheat Protein,Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate,Cynodon Dactylon,Ascorbic Acid.

Swatch:



Consistency: Thick transparent non-runny liquid.

Fragrance:  Soapy earthy herbal.

Packaging: Sturdy. Flip cap shuts tight and you can travel with it safely. The bottle's shape and packaging have changed now and i hate it.

Ingredient Safety: Relatively safe and non-toxic ingredients. Surfactants used are Bio-degradable.

*Cynodon dactylon is nothing but the "Durva" grass which is used during Ganesh chaturthi festival in India. In Ayurveda,Homeopathy and Unani medicine,it is used to treat various health conditions. It is known commonly as "Bermuda grass" in other parts of the world.

Certification: It is mentioned on their website that they use certified organic ingredients but the product as a whole does not hold any certification.

My experience: The consistency of this shampoo is so thick that it is nearly impossible to use it without diluting in water. This one too foams a lot like the Aloe one and here too the credit goes to surfactants and foam boosters used. But,this shampoo did not give me the results like the Aloe shampoo did. This one weighed down my hair and made them look limp,frizzy and lifeless(I did not apply any oil before shampooing). And the same thing happened to my sister too who has dry,frizzy and voluminous curly hair. Cynodon dactylon or "Durva" is the only 'herbal' ingredient used and being the last but one ingredient after that many surfactants and foam boosters, it serves no real purpose in this shampoo.

Pros:
  • Budget friendly.
  • Relatively Safe,Non-toxic and Sustainable ingredients.
  • Cruelty free and Vegan.
Cons:
  • Makes hair limp,frizzy and lifeless.
  • Safety of some surfactants and foam boosters listed are in conflict.
Safety rating: 3.5/5

Product rating: 1/5

My Conclusion: To be honest, i did not like this shampoo. Don't get lured by "Cynodon dactylon" or 'Durva' in the ingredient list.Try their Delight Biodegradable Aloe Shampoo instead.


Have you used the Rustic Art Rejoice Herbal Shampoo? Have you had the same experience or was it a pleasant one? Please share.

Love,
Siri.
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