GoPure Naturals Argan Oil Review

I'm growing my hair out, and the longer my hair gets the more the ends of my hair need TLC. The dry, thirsty ends of my hair love argan oil. goPure Naturals Argan Oil is a treat that my hair really likes.

goPure Naturals Argan Oil is 100% natural with no additives. It is made with high-quality, organic argan oil. I find it works well to eliminate frizz and moisturize my hair. I use it only on the ends of my hair, and only a bout two or three drops at a time. Argan oil can be used on the body, hair, and for moisturizing nails. I've mostly used it on my hair and am quite pleased. This is quickly on its way to becoming a staple in my hair care routine.

goPURE Organic Argan Oil Benefits for Hair:
    • Reduces Frizz and Works ans Anti-Frizz While Detangling Waves and Curls
    • Deeply Nourishes and Hydrates Dry Scalp - Helping to Reduce Dryness and Flakiness
    • 100% Natural, Paraben Free, No added Fragrance or Color
    • Naturally Removes Split Ends and Leaves Hair Silky Soft
    •Dramatically Improves Color Treated or Damaged Hair - Leaving it Silky Soft, Manageable and Beautiful!

goPure Argan Oil comes in a 4 oz. bottle and is available on amazon.com. Check out goPure Natural's Facebook page.


I received a free product in exchange for my honest review, via a promotion from Tomoson.com.

InstaNatural Dead Sea Facial Mask and Argan Oil Hair Mask Review

Put your feet up, turn your phone off, turn on some calm music, and put on a facial mask and conditioning hair mask for a little time out. InstaNatural has two great masks for this awesome at-home spa experience.

Dead Sea Mud Mask

 A Dead Sea mask helps to detoxify the skin, removing dirt and oil, to keep skin clear. Using a mask once, a week or a couple times a month, depending on the needs of the skin, can be beneficial to your complexion. The Dead Sea contains has a high mineral content, with many minerals that benefit the skin.

The InstaNatural Dead Sea Mud Mask provides or helps to:

•     Removes excess dirt, oil, grime & dead skin

•     Improves acne and blemishes

•     Reduces appearance of wrinkles & fine lines

•    Soothes body aches

•     Hydrates skin for softness

•     Restores even skin tone and texture

•     Helps you achieve more vibrant, refined skin

It has a smooth, somewhat gel-like consistency that spreads well over skin. It felt cool and soothing as I applied it to my skin. After applying the mask, let it dry for about 15 minutes and rinse off. After using it my skin felt soft, my pores looked smaller, and my complexion looked better. The mask can also be used all over the body, which I have not tried.

InstaNatural Dead Sea Mud Mask comes in a 16oz jar, which is plenty to last for several applications. It should last awhile, as long as it is stored with the lid screwed on tight and in a cool place so it doesn’t dry out. The mask can be purchased on Amazon.com.

Argan Oil Hair Mask

 I often use heat on my hair and I color my hair regularly, so I like to use treatments that help to protect my hair from damage and that help it to look healthier.

Why use InstaNatural Argan Oil Hair Mask? It is supposed to:

• Make hair soft and shiny

• Repair damaged hair

• Strengthen and protect hair

InstaNatural’s Argan Oil Hair Mask contains argan oil, coconut oil, shea butter, avocado oil, amino acid complex, and is infused with vitamin B5.

The first time I opened the jar, I immediately fell in love with the sweet scent. I applied it to clean, damp hair and left it there for 15 minutes. I didn’t know what to expect. Would it rinse out and I’d have soft, shiny hair, or would I be left with limp hair coated with an oily film? In the past, some conditioning treatments have left me a bit disappointed. After rinsing the Argan Oil Hair Mask from my hair, my hair felt so smooth and soft. There was no limpness for heaviness left on my hair. My hair felt good and manageable. It also looked healthier and there were less fly-aways and frizz.

Like the rest of InstaNatural’s products, the Argan Oil Hair Mask is available on Amazon.com.

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

UNi Argan Oil Review

I’ve tried many oils for skincare and hair care, and I think I like argan oil the best, with coconut oil coming in second. I like argan oil because it is light and absorbs quickly. Heavy oils feel greasy and give skin and hair an oil slick. There’s nothing worse than having clean hair and trying hair oil that only makes you go around with the appearance of having not washed your hair for over a week. 

Organic Argan Oil

Through Tomoson, I was given UNi Argan Oil to try and review.

UNi Argan Oil is 100% pure organic argan oil, which is cold pressed and never roasted. It is USDA and ECOCERT certified, confirming its high purity and authenticity.

I like products that are organic because I can feel assured there are no added ingredients that could have potentially negative effects. I like to avoid phthalates, parabens, and other undesirable or irritating ingredients.

Uses for Argan Oil

Argan oil is a jack-of-all trades when it comes to beauty uses. Use it to hydrate dry, damaged hair and tame fizziness. Use it to moisturize skin and cuticles.  Argan oil has a wealth of essential fatty acids, like Omega 3, 6, and 9, and is full of antioxidants, including vitamin E to nourish skin, hair and nails. It is gentle enough for those with sensitive skin.

I’ve tried this oil for just about everything: all over body moisturizing, softening my feet, on my hair, o my face for nighttime moisturizing, and on my nails and cuticles. If you’ve never used argan oil, start with a tiny bit and then add more as needed.  I only tried a couple of drops and it was enough to tame my frizzy, split-ends and give my hair healthy shine. 

About Uni

Uni Argan Oil has no detectable odor, at least that I could tell. It comes with a great dropper that helps you get the right amount.

Each bottle comes with the manufacture date on the bottle and has a shelf-life of 36 months. UNi Argan Oil is available from amazon.com.

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

InstaNatural Argan Oil Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
InstaNatural 100% Pure Argan Oil is lightweight and versatile beauty oil.  There are no added ingredients, no preservatives, and no artificial fragrance. The oil is cold pressed and  certified organic.

Argan oil comes from argan tree fruit, which is grown only in Morocco. The oil is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin e, and other nutrients.

There are many ways to use argan oil. It can be used for hydrating and softening skin. It can be used to moisturize nails and cuticles. A few drops can be added to bath water for moisturizing skin. One of its best uses is to decrease hair frizz and give hair shine. Below are the ways that I’ve used argan oil.

Face
I massaged a small amount on my face at bedtime and woke up to soft, supple skin with less noticeable lines. My skin wasn’t excessively oily and my skin felt great in the morning.

Feet
My feet love argan oil, too. It helps my feet get ready for summer, which means going barefoot more and sandals. It helps to soften the rough bottoms of my feet and makes nice foot massage oil.

Hair
This argan oil from InstaNatural comes with a convenient dropper that gives the right amount. Many other hair serums that I’ve tried give me way too much. When using it as hair oil, start with two drops and rub it into the ends of your hair. You can add another couple of drops, depending on the needs of your hair. I find that a little goes a long way. When using oil on your hair it takes a little experimenting to figure out what the right amount for your hair is.

 I like argan oil because it is light and absorbs quickly. I’ve used it both on wet hair and dry hair. Used on wet hair, it acts as a good conditioner and helps it to style nicely without frizz. When used on dry hair, later in the day or on the in between days that I don’t wash my hair, argan oil is a nice treat for the ends of my hair to smooth split ends and reduce fly-aways. It makes my hair shiny and healthy-looking.

InstaNatural 100% Pure Argan Oil can be purchased on Amazon.com. InstaNatural has a money back guarantee, if you are unhappy with the argan oil.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Adovia Dead Sea Mud Shampoo Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Lately I’ve been using Adovia Dead Sea Mud Shampoo to clean my hair. It is formulated with Dead Sea mud and moisturizers to relieve a dry, irritated scalp, while leaving hair soft and manageable. I’ve been using it for two weeks and like the results.

As I’ve gotten older, my skin has gotten drier. I have to be choosy about the shampoo that I use. I can’t use anything that is too drying, as it leaves my scalp itchy and my hair frizzy and lacking moisture. If I use shampoo that is too “gentle,” then I find it doesn’t clean well and my scalp and hair are left oily. Some shampoos even leave my hair feeling coated with yucky film.

 Adovia Dead Sea Mud Shampoo strikes a great balance for my hair: clean, yet moisturized. My scalp feels clean, yet not dry and stripped. There’s not any itchy feeling. My hair is soft and manageable, with no fizziness. It rinses clean without any residue. My husband normally uses tea tree oil shampoo for dandruff. He’s constantly searching for products to relieve his itchy, irritated scalp. He’s been impressed by Adovia Dead Sea Mud Shampoo.

At $23 for a 7.4 oz. bottle of shampoo, it may seem a little pricey. However, a bottle is lasting my husband and me awhile. It lathers nicely, and you don’t need to use a lot each time.

Besides containing Dead Sea mud, the shampoo has vitamin E, chamomile, aloe vera, grape seed oil, olive oil, and shea butter. It does contain sodium laureth sulfate, among other ingredients (listed here.)

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Can Sweet Almond Oil Be Used on Hair?

There are lots of hair oils, and many of these oils can be used for skin care, as well as many other things. Sweet almond oil is one of these versatile oils. It is a light oil that is great for using on your hair and scalp. Most of us want healthy, beautiful hair, and almond oil is one way to help. Hair oil is good for moisturizing, conditioning, and giving hair luster.

Moisturizes Scalp

Sweet almond oil is full of vitamin E and essential fatty acids, which make it good for conditioning. It reduces itchiness and inflammation on the scalp.

To use sweet almond oil — you can use it as a hot oil treatment. Apply it and cover with a shower cap. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then shampoo. You can also put it on before bed, and washing in the morning. A few drops of almond oil can also be added to your regular conditioner to give it a boost.

Tame Frizzies

Another of sweet almond oil uses is, to make hair smooth and shiny, by reducing fizziness and sealing the cuticle. If you are between trims and have spilt ends, rubbing a drop or two on the hair ends can give you a temporary fix.

 When using it, keep in mind that a little can go a long way. Start with only a couple of drops, so you do not end up with a greasy mess.

Hair Growth

Many people use sweet almond oil to prevent hair loss or to help stimulate hair growth. Almond oil is full of nutrients that contribute to healthy hair. It may also be less due to the almond oil and more due to the stimulation of hair follicles by massaging. Regular massage helps the scalp have better circulation, which is good for hair growth.

Use as a Carrier Oil

Many essential oils, like rosemary, have wonderful benefits and healing properties. However, they shouldn’t be used alone in full concentration. Sweet alone oil is a good base or carrier oil for combining with other oils.

How to Reduce Hair Breakage

Strong, healthy is hair is attractive, and many of us like long, silky hair. A major frustration of wearing longer hairstyles is hair breakage. No one wants damaged hair that breaks. If you can’t seem to keep long hair healthy looking and free of breakage, don’t worry because you’re not necessarily destined to wear shorter hairstyles. There are some things that you can do to prevent your hair from breaking.

Treat it Carefully

You must treat your hair carefully to help prevent breakage —always be gentle. Don’t brush it when it is wet —opt instead for a wide tooth comb. Let it air dry, whenever possible. If you do use a hair dryer, use a low setting. When using heated styling tools use a thermal protectant to keep heat damage minimal. Avoid tight hairstyles that put physical stress on your hair. To give hair less friction while you sleep, use a silk pillowcase.

One of the things that I must watch out for is my shoulder bag. So often I’ll just fling my bag over my shoulder. The problem is that when my hair is longer, it easily gets trapped under the strap and tangled. Things that seem simple may need a little more attention, if long hair could get in the way.

Unless you really need to, don’t wash your hair every day. If your hair is dry use a moisturizing shampoo that will help keep hair hydrated.    Look for ingredients that moisturize and soften hair, like fatty alcohols, jojoba oil, and vitamin E. Also look for products that are fortified with protein that will help strengthen hair. Stay away from chemical processes, like perming and straightening, because they can make your hair dry and brittle, allowing it to break easily.

Treatments

Aside from physically preventing your hair from breaking, it’s important to have hair that is strong and doesn’t break easily. Use conditioner after each washing. It will keep hair hydrated and allow combing to be easier, with less chance of tangling. Keep hair moisturized and conditioned with weekly deep-conditioning treatments. Look for treatments that have protein or keratin added to strengthen hair. One of my favorites is Giovanni Smooth as Silk Xtreme Protein Hair Infusion. It is contains shea butter, soy protein, and macadamia nut oil. It rejuvenates damaged and over processed hair, leaving it moisturized, smooth, and soft. Use it after shampooing, leaving it on the hair for about 10 minutes, then rinse.

Hot-oil treatments with olive, coconut, or castor oil are also great for keeping hair conditioned and nourished.

Regular Trims

Get regular trims to your hair to get split ends cut off. This will not only remove the damaged, brittle ends, but keep hair healthy and tidy looking.  Keeping the ends of your healthy will reduce the amount of hair breakage.

updated 3/26/14