Isopropyl Alcohol. Mineral Oil. Petrolatum. Propylene Glycol. Sodium Lauryl Sufate (SLS). Chlorine. Color Pigments. Fragrance. If you pick up any hair care product off the supermarket shelf, you’ll probably see many of these ingredients listed on the back of these bottles. But as common as they are, that doesn’t mean that they’re harmless. Propylene Glycol, for instance, is a versatile ingredient often used as a carrier for fragrance, a humectant and a preservative – and it’s also also the main ingredient in antifreeze. SLS is a foaming agent that creates suds and bubbles, while simultaneously irritating skin. Fragrance is an umbrella term...

  Many see coconut oil as the darling of the natural care industry. But, as we ease into the winter season, we have to ask ourselves - is coconut oil worth the winter hype? The short answer to this question is simple for most of our team – yes! But we urge you to remember that not every oil works for every hair and skin type. If you’re wondering whether it will work for you, see our list of favorite uses in wintertime below. Frizzing hair and dandruff reliefBecause coconut oil has a 12-carbon fatty acid structure that allows easy absorption...

 Are you looking for the perfect anti-wrinkle treatment for your skin? If so, you’ve started looking in the right place.While some ingredients are made to reduce the looks of fine lines, others may help prevent wrinkles from forming in the first place.  No matter what challenge you face, if you’re wondering how to reduce wrinkles with natural ingredients, the three listed below are bound to get you on the right track. Coconut OilBecause it’s high in saturated fats (the good kind of fat your body loves) and antioxidants like vitamin E and vitamin K, coconut oil is excellent for aging...