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When I read the above and realised that they have nastie-free hair care products, I knew I had to try some (the whole healthy hair journey, and all). Keep reading to the end though as the last one is my favourite.

Potion Lotion R165 (225ml), TLC R185 (225ml), Daily Tonic R260 (500ml)
Potion Lotion R165 (225ml), TLC R185 (225ml), Daily Tonic R260 (500ml)

The Daily Tonic is a detangler like no other we’ve tried. It’s a cocktail of natural ingredients which include ‘ultramarine polysaccharides for effortless styling and our pure plant essences which release their fumes all day long, both delighting our senses and helping to make hair unattractive to head lice.’ It works like a charm to detangle Cara’s hair when we need to get it looking pretty between washes and it works great as a leave-in conditioner after a wash (and condition). It leaves her hair shiny and soft. I have not been able to figure out if I like or dislike the scent. It’s not particularly unpleasant; it’s just different I guess. I do know that I love that the scent is not artificial and the fact that lice hates it is a bonus.

The TLC body and hair wash is a natural no-tears formula suitable for the most sensitive of skins.  It’s so gentle because it ‘contains ingredients which match the oils and amino acids found naturally in the skin.’ This wash foams beautifully and cleans thoroughly without leaving Cara’s hair or skin feeling dried out or stripped. Two thumbs up.

Before I tell you about Potion Lotion, please remember that eczema is a very ‘individual’ ailment. What works for one person, may not work for another as the cause and triggers for eczema varies from the one person to the next. Cara’s eczema is caused by food allergies, while mine is more related to stress and I suffer most during change of season. I hope that this cream may also work for you!

My ABC workouts take place outside at 5:30 in the morning. It was particularly cold when I started the camp and I could see that my hands didn’t really like the cold (gloves sorted that out quickly). If my eczema is already inflamed, my own sweat burns my skin. My hands really looked bad and the skin was broken, swollen and sore.

Round about that time I received the Potion Lotion and when I lathered Cara in the stuff after her bath, the excess would go on to my arms and hands. This is a magic potion!! After 3 days the skin on my hands were healed. I couldn’t believe it. It really helps heal my eczema and it is all natural! It is also beautifully moisturising. I love it and so does Cara. The lotion does have a very potent smell which I’m not too fond of, but that will not stop me from using (and buying) it. It’s awesome.

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I love eco.kid’s packaging :)

Browse the eco.kid site to learn more and find a stockist near you. You can also order online at Hair Heroes or drop them a mail HERE. You can also follow then on Facebook.

xoxo

*Disclaimer: These products were sent to me for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the products are my own.

 

 

Africa Organics Hair Treatment Oil

The lovely ladies from Faithful to Nature sent me the Africa Organics Baobab Hair Treatment Oil a couple of weeks ago and I am completely in love with this product.

As you know I am on a quest to get this ‘mop kop’ looking good and I have been trying a few sulphate free shampoos (have a look at my posts HERE, HERE and HERE) and treatments to get my damaged and extremely dry hair looking good again.

Of course I was very excited when I received this oil and couldn’t wait to get home to try it. Like a little kid at Christmas I ripped open the parcel and already gave the product a wiff at the office. Heaven I tell you. Sweet and lovely.

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The oil comes in a tube with a very handy pump nozzle. I really like the packaging as I can dispense the amount I need and there’s no mess.

I was expecting a hair oil that mostly consists of silicones (as I’ve been seeing so many of them doing the rounds lately), but to my surprise this product is just oil and 100% of the total ingredients are from natural origin. The oils include Jojoba, Baobab and orange peel.

It can be applied generously as a treatment or you can apply a teensy bit after styling to combat frizzies and flyaways. I do both. What I really love about it is that it feels as though my hair absorbs the oil; it doesn’t just coat the hair. I often apply quite a bit of oil to my ends before going to bed and I don’t even have to cover my pillowcase as my hair seems to suck up every bit of goodness that it offers.

The condition of my hair has improved dramatically over the last couple of weeks, and this is due to going sulphate free and because of this wonder oil.

NOTE: I heard this morning that Africa Organics has changed the oil… I almost had heart failure as I need more!

BUT apparently the oil is now slightly different but BETTER. I can’t wait to try the new Africa Organics Marula Hair Treatment Oil. I already think the Baobab treatment is perfection, so I can’t wait to get my hands on the Marula treatment.

If you have dry, damaged or colour treated hair, or your hair just needs a bit of TLC during these harsh colder months, I highly recommend you try it.

African Organics Hair Treatment Oil retails for R85 for 50ml and you can buy it on line from Faithful to Nature.

xoxo

*Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the product are my own.