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SILICONE FREE SHAMPOO

Written by EverEscents on September 18, 2020. Posted in Ingredients We Avoid.

Why silicone is used in hair care and how to avoid it Have you ever found yourself baffled as to why your favourite shampoo once gave you that ‘fresh out of the salon’ feel now your hair feeling weighed down, limp and lifeless? It is often believed that your shampoo...

What’s in your Skin Care?

Written by EverEscents on September 2, 2016. Posted in Ingredients We Avoid.

I came across this Blog recently about nasty ingredients in Skin Care and thought it had some great info in it so I wanted to share it. Many of these ingredients are also used in Hair Care and even some brands claiming to be natural!

The nasty truth about hand sanitizers

Written by EverEscents on September 27, 2015. Posted in Ingredients We Avoid.

Hand sanitizers are becoming more and more popular and many people carry them around constantly especially if they have children. It sounds pretty simple as an alternative to washing your hands with soap and water. It’s quick, portable, and convenient, especially when you don’t have running water nearby but here are some...

Nasty ingredients commonly found in beauty products

Written by EverEscents on February 2, 2014. Posted in Ingredients We Avoid.

Check out this list of nasties to avoid in your hair and skin care products – read the ingredients list to make sure your favourite products don’t contain these ingredients as they are not any good for your health or the environment.

What is PVP/VA Copolymer?

Written by EverEscents on December 17, 2013. Posted in Ingredients We Avoid.

PVP/VA Copolymer is the ingredient found in most mainstream hair care products that provides the hold factor. So it is very common in most Hairsprays but also found in gel’s, wax’s, pomades and styling creams. It is a synthetic ingredient that is derived from petroleum.

What are Sulfates?

Written by EverEscents on September 1, 2013. Posted in Ingredients We Avoid.

Did you know that putting chemicals on your skin or scalp may actually be worse than eating them? When you eat something, the enzymes in your saliva and stomach help to break the chemicals down and flush them out of your body. When you put them directly onto your scalp, they are absorbed straight into your bloodstream without filtering of...

What are PEG’s (1,4 Dioxane)

Written by EverEscents on July 7, 2013. Posted in Ingredients We Avoid.

Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) also known as 1,4-dioxane (Dioxane) is a clear, colorless, volatile liquid that readily mixes with or dissolves in water as explained by Cosmetics Info. Well known environmentalist David Suzuki wrote a blog on this very topic, here are some of the best parts for you:

Artificial fragrances

Written by EverEscents on June 23, 2013. Posted in Ingredients We Avoid.

Most people wouldn’t even be aware of the difference of the synthetic v’s natural fragrance. At EverEscents Organic Hair Care we only use essential oils and natural fragrances in our products. We guarantee you will not find a list of hundreds of chemicals in any of our products, whether shampoo, conditioner or styling products. Read on...

Category: Ingredients We Avoid

SILICONE FREE SHAMPOO

What’s in your Skin Care?

The nasty truth about hand sanitizers

Nasty ingredients commonly found in beauty products

What is PVP/VA Copolymer?

What are Sulfates?

What are PEG’s (1,4 Dioxane)

Artificial fragrances

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