Friday, July 29, 2016

SimplyPura Argan Oil shampoo review

I received this item in exchange for an honest review. 

I've been busy trying out a bunch of new beauty products, and today I have a favorite up for review. I've used argan oil in the past, but I don't recall using it in a shampoo until now. Note: I haven't dyed my hair in months so the last color is working its way out so yes I know my hair looks a little funky. But not so bad :P


Product description:
At simplypura we use only 100% ethically sourced oils made from authentic ingredients and originating from the best region. Our natural shampoos contain both Argan Oil and Prickly Pear Oil and we always choose the best raw products organically grown. All of the Organic Oils that we use are 100% Pure; Additive-Free & Certified by the most known Organic certificate providers like Ecocert and USDA.

Moroccan Organic Argan oil refers to a very rare and precious oil, which is extracted from Argan tree fruits. The scientific name of Argan Tree is Argania Spinosa. Prickly Pear Seed Oil is one of the most expensive beauty oils in the world. Native to Mexico, it can now be found in various arid and semi-arid areas of the world such as Morocco.

It is very important for any Moroccan oil shampoo to contain 100% authentic, organic argan oil in it and not any synthetic conditioners designed to mimic the performance of the real deal.

All of our oils are sourced through sustainable farming techniques, and the ‘Berber’ women who produce it are getting paid a fair wage for their labor. Unfortunately, there are a lot of businesses out there who get their oil through less than sustainable and/or ethical means.

Perhaps this attention to detail is what separates us from all the other competitors!

-Contains authentic organic Argan and Prickly Pear oil, free from synthetic conditioners and parabens
-Manufactured directly from Morocco and produced ethically with no harsh chemicals through fair trade
-Promotes hair restoration and regeneration through essential fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins
-Nourishes and conditions, tames frizz, preventing split ends making your hair softer silkier shinier

Product Review

Before using this shampoo, my hair was in pretty poor shape due to abuse from a different hair product. I had a ton of split ends and my hair just seemed really dry and lifeless. Here's a picture of my hair before use.

 I noticed after about a week of use of this shampoo my hair was no longer damaged. Those split ends were gone! Much repaired, and my hair felt so much softer as well. I definitely love this shampoo for how quickly it healed my hair, and I'm going to keep it on hand just in case my hair gets damaged again. I did use this every day for about a month, but in the future I think I would use it alternatively with my regular shampoo. In the time I used it, I used a little less than two thirds of the 200 mL bottle so with my long hair, this size bottle doesn't last long.


 The bottle was wrapped in plastic wrap when I received it, to ensure it did not spill. The plastic wrap did lift the ink off of the bottle label. This shampoo smells wonderful - like a tropical sun tan lotion. I love the smell and enjoy using it just for that. I really have nothing bad to say about this product, although I wish it were available in a larger bottle.

This shampoo is $10.99 on Amazon.com and available for free shipping on orders $49+.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

UpNature Tamanu Oil review

I received this item in exchange for my honest opinion.

Today I have another oil review for you but this one is for us humans. Haha. 



Product Description
Ready To Start Using This Powerful Tamanu Nut Oil Extract To Enhance Your Health & Well-Being?By Using Tamanu Oil You Can Directly Enjoy The Following Health Benefits:

✔ Tamanu oil is a remarkable skin regenerator: Tamanu Oil is used in natural treatments for acne scars, eczema, psoriasis, toenail fungus, stretch marks, age spots, skin rashes, general scarring & dermatitis.
✔ Tamanu oil has unique healing powers: Tamanu oil possesses a unique capacity to promote the formation of new tissue, thereby accelerating wound healing and the growth of healthy skin.
✔ Tamanu oil has a wide array of properties: Tamanu Oil can be used as an antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory. Some call it as "The Forgotten Medicinal Miracle". The benefits of Tamanu Oil has been put to many uses, including Diabetic sores, Sunburn, Sciatica, Herpes sores, Insect bites and stings , blisters, wrinkles and much more.

Why Our Tamanu Oil Is Unique:
✔ Tamanu Oil is a vegetable oil, it is 100 percent pure cold pressed from the nut of the tree from an organic source.
✔ Tamanu Oil is regarded by many as the best in the world for it's properties, and you get the highest quality.
✔ Tamanu Oil was originally found in the remote islands of Fiji, where it was discovered and used for it's remarkable healing properties.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
We stand behind our product and we're so confident that you'll love our Tamanu oil, that we're backing that up with a no questions asked, 100% one year (365 days) money back guarantee. 

 Review

I've been using this oil to treat bug bites and heat blisters. I've tried a few different oils in the past, and I can honestly say this oil works the best at relieving the itch. I applied it just once or twice a day, and the itch vanished. It worked even better than traditional anti-itch medicines. From now on, this oil will be my go to oil for itch relief, and I highly recommend it for that use.

This oil has a very strong and unique smell. It seems familiar, but I can't quite place it. I think it reminds me of St. John's Wart. It does leave sort of a turpentine color behind on the skin, but I did not notice any staining at all. Edit: I used some thieves oil last night and I think that is what it reminds me of a little. 

The bottle does have a cap as well as including an eye dropper. I found out the hard way not to try to use the eye dropper in place of the cap immediately - the bottle was so full it over flowed! So it's good to know they don't skimp on the amount of oil.

This oil is available on Amazon.com for $14.97 for a 4 ounce bottle.