I have very sensitive, dry skin and thick, strangely textured hair so I’ve spent years trying to find products that work for me. When I was younger I didn’t care so much about the ingredients, but more the result: how did it make my hair look? Over time I found that it truly is what is on the inside that counts. Certain hair products left my hair looking shiny, but in reality was just a glossy coating creating an unnatural buildup that would ultimately leave my hair worse off than it found it. Now I’ve realized how important it is to have a short, simple list of natural/organic ingredients. And no, the results shouldn’t be immediate, because there’s a good chance that it’s just a quick fix that isn’t treating the actual problem.
Organix Morroccan Argan Oil. I have yet to use any of their additional products, but this shampoo/conditioner combo is enough. After using this product, my thick, unruly hair is left soft and shining. The smell is a little more floral than I would usually like, but it’s not a deal breaker. It’s very strong in the shower, but once my hair dries it is quickly toned down.
Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash, by Johnson & Johnson. This is a new addition to my lineup. I have been struggling to find a gentle cleanser for my face for years. Recently, during a particularly bad irritation, I stopped at Target desperately seeking something for sensitive skin. It also had to be cheap. Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash was exactly what I was looking for, but of course I was still skeptical. I had been led on by false promises for years. I’ve been using this for a few months now and have yet to have any kind of irritation or break out. It has cleared up clogged pores and gotten rid of spots that I had been struggling to get rid of for what feels like ages. It always leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh without that sense of buildup. I would recommend this to anyone with dry, sensitive skin.
Note: According to some reviews, the ingredients are identical to Johnson & Johnson’s baby wash, so I will have to do some research!
Dove Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash. I have been using this for years. I have issues with dry, sensitive skin, but I can always count on Dove. It leaves me feeling fresh and revived, with a clean soapy smell. There’s no false advertising on Dove’s part – it does exactly what they say without leaving residue. A lot of soaps I’ve tried before would leave my skin red and irritated, but Dove calmed my skin rather than irritating it. Occasionally, I also use the body bars.
Eucerin Calming Creme. This pairs wonderfully with the Dove body wash, especially as I am not a fan of the Eucerin Calming Body Wash. This, too, I have been using for years. Because my skin is so dry, I often apply more than once a day. I have tried other moisturizers but this is really the only one that works. It truly does calm my itchy skin and dull any redness.
I stated earlier that I like natural and organic ingredients, so a good question would be, why am I not using more natural products? Well, I’ve tried ‘Kiss My Face’ and Dr. Bronner’s soaps and they just didn’t work for me. Kiss My Face Whenever Shampoo/Conditioner probably would have worked better had I given it more time (or so I hear) but my hair always felt dry and brittle. I didn’t mind that it didn’t lather, but it almost felt like I was washing my hair with water. As for Dr. Bronner’s soap, it had an oily consistency and I never really felt clean after using it. I simply like the classics!
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