tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70746503940413623442024-03-19T06:42:49.781-04:00Terressentials Hair Help Resource Guide Read the online Hair Wash Instructions and Hair Wash FAQ's webpage on our website (www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html) and still have questions? Check out this resource guide!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-45449980501894516302015-02-26T12:29:00.000-05:002015-02-26T12:38:04.828-05:00Did You Watch Us On Dirty Jobs? Too Funny!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.terressentials.com/dirtyjob.html"><img alt="Mike Rowe experiences Terressentials Pure Earth Mud Wash on Dirty Jobs" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgafF0N8hKBo3ItzzNRVzBrnBqWASQCOrj86rRqRmAqo9cr_OdZ5fDBE5KwvXrDPcDBk4LQ1cmdZIRLH7rDmgCwIMQ_tAbDmb_guar-wvih4gtoCqvVguH8t8PnkDYUIOxsFIf59XGvh-A/s1600/Dirty+Jobs+Promo+Poster.jpg" title="Mike Rowe experiences Terressentials Pure Earth Mud Wash on Dirty Jobs" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.terressentials.com/dirtyjob.html">Mike Rowe experiences Terressentials <br />Pure Earth Mud Wash on Dirty Jobs</a></td></tr>
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Yes, Mr. Dirty Jobs—Mike Rowe—came with his fun filming crew and his production manager and guru/wiseguy, Dave Barsky, and <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/dirtyjob.html">spent a long day with our Terressentials team</a> and "helped" us to make a batch of our super <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/Cool_Mint_Hair_Wash_8_fl._oz._pgl.html"><b>Cool Mint Hair Wash</b></a>. What a day that was! We all had a blast hanging out with Mike and crew, eating Thai food, learning yoga stretches and television video production while shooting lots of footage, and just messing around. As it turns out, Mike actually is a very smart and genuinely funny guy and we can confirm that it is true: Mike doesn't mind getting dirty! In fact, Mike's crazy antics kinda remind us of how mischievous<b> </b>little boys always seem to find all of the mud puddles...just for fun, of course!<br />
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If you haven't already seen our hilarious Dirty Jobs episode, you can catch the trailer <a href="http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/dirty-jobs/videos/wizard-of-odd/">here</a><b> </b>and, if you'd like to chill out and enjoy a few laughs, grab a glass of wine or a bottle of beer and watch the entire show—the Dirty Jobs <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0080LQM7Q/ref=dv_dp_ep18">"Animal Barber"</a> episode is available on <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Barber/dp/B001PNXFTE">Amazon Prime Instant Video</a>.<br />
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Since Mike has been a good friend to us, we'd like to return the favor and share the link to Mike's web site <a href="http://www.mikeroweworks.com/home">Mike Rowe Works</a>. You should check out his <a href="http://www.mikeroweworks.com/home">site</a> and his remarkable altruistic efforts in speaking out to raise awareness about the importance of skilled trades jobs AND raising money for scholarships for young folks looking to learn a trade. Cool! Mike Rowe Works is an excellent and much-needed educational project. Thanks for raising awareness, Mike, and for walking the walk, not just talking the talk! <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-16061132460363644982013-07-11T14:12:00.000-04:002013-07-11T14:12:41.877-04:00Using Hair Wash helps clarify your skin? How does that work?
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Q: I have sensitive skin that seems to
react to EVERYTHING! What product of yours would you recommend for
clarifying my skin?</div>
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Sensitive skin is no fun! Especially
when there are so many companies out there trying to sell you
chemical-loaded cleansers that will just make your skin react more!</div>
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For those individuals with sensitive or
reactive skin, we highly recommend our USDA certified organic
<a href="http://www.terressentials.com/fffacialcare.html">Fragrance-Free
Facial Line</a>. There is even a sampler that you can purchase that
has a small amount of the Fragrance-Free Cleanser, Toner, Facial
Lotion, and Moisture Cream. We recommend following the instructions
sheet in the tester box (which, amongst other things, advises using a
warm, wet wash cloth so that the fabric fibers can deeply cleanse
your pores). Also, as the instructions say, you only need a small
amount of the cleanser to clean your face, throat, and decollete –
just a ¼ of a teaspoon will do! We advise using the Fragrance-Free
Cleanser for a day or two, then adding the Toner, waiting a few days,
then adding the Facial Lotion and/or Moisture Cream. It's normal for
some users to not need all the steps, so find out what works best for
you!</div>
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Also, we strongly suggest that you look
into our Pure Earth Hair Wash. Even if you are washing your face with
a USDA certified organic product, if you are putting chemicals on
your scalp and hair, those chemicals run onto your face while you are
in the shower. Since your hair rubs against your face all day, your
face is being bathed in chemicals 24/7! For people with
sensitivities, we do recommend starting with our Fragrance-Free or
Cool Mint Hair Washes. You can learn more about our Hair Wash from
our <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">online Hair
Wash Instructions</a>. Also be sure to check out the entirety of our
<a href="http://www.te-helpmyhair.blogspot.com/">Hair Help Resource
Guide</a> as it is chock-full of bona fide Terressentials-approved
information about our Hair Wash.</div>
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We hope this information helps!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-91061708236873607482013-06-05T17:38:00.000-04:002018-08-13T15:36:48.684-04:00I'm natural. Do I need to detox?<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Q: Hi! I've been natural for 6 years, do I
need to detox? I use a natural co-wash conditioner that I got from a
health food store, so I should be ok, right?</div>
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It doesn't matter if you've been
“natural” for 6 days, 6 months, 6 years, or 60 years –<b> the
term “natural” is unregulated and therefore means nothing.</b> <span style="font-style: normal;">I</span>t
is easy for any company or corporation to put the word "natural"
on a product, because there is no qualification of that term legally.
This is why we are a USDA certified organic company. Our hair wash
falls into the "made with organic ingredients" category
because there is a good bit of clay in the hair wash, and since clay
is an inorganic substance (a mineral), it cannot be called "organic."
That being said, all ingredients of every USDA certified organic
product must comply with the National Organic Program's list of
Allowed and Prohibited Substances. So no random, toxic chemicals can
be put into an otherwise "organic" product. Also, the clay
we use is <span style="font-style: normal;"><b>not</b></span><i>
</i><span style="font-style: normal;">irradiated (treated with
radiation) or chemically treated in any way. Remember, </span><span style="font-style: normal;"><b>with
USDA organic products the actual ingredients of the products and also
the method by which the product is made must comply with the national
standards.</b></span><span style="font-style: normal;"> </span> <br />
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If
you want to learn about the different labeling categories of USDA
organic certification, check out <a href="http://terressentialsorganicnews.blogspot.com/2013/03/category-confusion.html">this
post</a> on our Organic News Blog.<br />
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If you want to see the
National Organic Program's list of Allowed and Prohibited Substances,
<a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/organic/national-list" target="_blank">thisis the link to it.</a></div>
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If you want to see a comprehensive list
of USDA certified organic companies, see <a href="https://organic.ams.usda.gov/Integrity/" target="_blank">thiswebpage</a> from the USDA National Organic Program website.
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Something else you may find helpful is our own Healthy
Person's Guide to Personal Care Ingredients. <a href="https://terressentials.com/pages/healthy-persons-guide-to-personal-care-ingredients" target="_blank">This web page</a> helps identify commonly found chemical ingredients in
lots of conventional shampoos, conditioners, styling products, etc.
These are the things you want to avoid!<br />
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Last, but not least,
you should <b>pick up the bottle of the conditioner you are using and
look at the ingredients label</b>. Check to see if any of the nasty
chemical compounds from the webpages above can be found on it. Also,
see if the actual conditioner itself is certified by an organic
certification company (a company can label ingredients as organic
without the end product being considered organic). Also, not every
<b>product</b> from a company may be certified organic, so you have
to inspect each product individually and carefully to ensure its
safety for your health and the health of those around you. If the
conditioner is not certified organic, then it is not organic and
therefore not "natural." Remember, if you need help
conditioning or styling your hair while using our hair wash, our Pure
Earth Hair Wash is compatible with <span style="font-style: normal;"><b>only</b></span>
USDA certified organic oils and butters. So if that conditioner you
are using is not a USDA certified organic product (remember, the USDA
is a government agency), then yes, you have to go through detox.
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Also, it's important to note that
health food stores do not carry exclusively organic, or even truly
natural, foods and products – especially in the body care section.
So I still highly recommend that you get out your "natural"
conditioner (remembering that the word "natural" has no
real meaning since it is not regulated) and read the label to see
what is in the conditioner. As we say here: "If it doesn't have
the [USDA organic] seal, it ain't the real deal!" Our hair wash
is compatible with <span style="font-style: normal;"><b>only</b></span>
USDA certified organic styling products, so you can't use other
products with it unless they have the official USDA organic seal on
the label.
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I am including here two more links. One
is to our <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">online
Hair Wash instructions </a>that are more in depth than the ones sent
with your package. The other is to our<a href="http://te-helpmyhair.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Hair Help Blog</a> which has lots of great information about detox, hair
styling, and conditioning. When using our hair wash, you do not want
to use <span style="font-style: normal;"><b>any</b></span> chemical
dyes, conditioning, or styling products. It doesn't matter if you're
going through detox or if you finished detox. No matter what, no
chemicals should be used on your hair because then you will have to
detox again. Remember, the steps outlined in our hair wash
instructions (outlined as day 1 wash your hair this many times, day 2
wash it this many, etc.) is just the <span style="font-style: normal;"><b>beginning</b></span>
of detox. Detox, depending on your personal hair history and how
often you wash your hair, can last from two weeks to longer. At no
point should you revert back to a chemical conditioner because then
you'd have to start detox over again.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-44638288860870239572013-06-05T17:35:00.000-04:002014-04-25T22:24:33.814-04:00Why is my Terressentials product a little different in color, consistency, and aroma?<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Q: I've ordered your products multiple times before, and I've noticed that they sometimes are a little bit different in color, consistency, and aroma. Why is that? </div>
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Since our USDA certified organic
products are made from truly natural ingredients that come from and –
in the instance of the clay – are the earth, there is always some natural variation in
aroma, color, viscosity or opacity. It takes a tremendous amount of artisan skill to work with the great variety of USDA certified organic and truly natural materials that we receive and attempt to replicate a recipe exactly each time we craft a batch of product. Though it is quite a challenge, we are proud to say that, over the past twenty-two years of crafting our products, we have had much success in maintaining the consistency of our recipes despite the curve balls thrown our way by Mother Nature and we have many loyal, long-term customers who are quite happy with the results of our efforts! </div>
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For example, is every single apple the
same? Even if you're staying with just one type of apple from one
single apple tree, some are more crunchy, some are more sweet, and
some are more juicy. Does a loaf of artisan sourdough bread look exactly the same each time you bake one from your treasured recipe? The same ideas apply to the ingredients that we
use and the products that we make. Even if we get the same type of ingredient (for example, cocoa butter, clay or lavender oil) it may be a little different in color, aroma
or consistency from lot to lot. This doesn't mean that the material is a lower grade, it's just a natural variation. It's important to note that all materials have variations. In particular, organic botanicals vary widely depending upon how and where they grew – the amount of sunlight, rainfall, soil conditions, altitude, time of harvest, etc.<br />
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We
carefully handpick every single organic ingredient in our products and always search for the highest certified organic quality. We don't and won't
make anything but top-notch USDA certified organic body care products
with the finest ingredients. After all, we actually do use all of our products ourselves and we don't want anything less than the very best! So don't worry if your newest bottle of
Terressentials product is a little bit lighter or darker in color, or a tad
thinner or thicker, or the aroma blend is slightly different – it's all good and genuine organic. No matter what, you are selecting an effective
product that will be good for both you and the environment.<br />
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Oh, yes, and please always do remember to shake your Terressentials
product before using it – be it hair wash, body wash, lotion or deodorant – since
we do not add any chemical emulsifiers to our products, natural
separation may occur.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-78682451705333380722013-04-18T15:35:00.004-04:002013-04-18T15:35:44.847-04:00I want an answer to a more specific question that isn't answered in the Hair Help Blog or in the Hair Wash Instructions. What should I do?
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Q: Hi, I have a
really specific question regarding my own personal hair history and
scalp situation. I want to get an answer from Terressentials, but I'd
rather email than call you guys so that way I have a record of your
answer should I need to reference it again. What should I do?</div>
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When we get emails
from customers, we often run into the problem (as you said) of the
customer not giving us enough information on their personal,
individual, unique hair history (An analogous situation would be
telling someone your stomach hurt and saying only “I last ate this
particular food 3 hours ago” as opposed to saying “I haven't felt
well the past few days and have eaten these specific things over the
past day and tend to get an upset stomach when I eat a lot of this.”
It's hard to help someone if you don't have all of their
information!).
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When you email us,
please answer the following questions (and feel free to literally
copy and paste this list and fill out your answers):</div>
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1. What is your hair type: thick,
curly, thin, fine, straight, kinky, curly, wavy, frizzy, etc.?</div>
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2. What is your scalp type: oily,
normal, dry, sensitive, dandruff/flaky, psoriasis, etc.?</div>
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3. What chemical hair treatments have
you used: straighteners, perms, bleaches, dyes, etc.?
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4. What styling products do you use:
gels, mousse, creams, sprays, articulating, smoothers, etc.?
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5. Do you blow dry your hair, or use
heat to set curls or to straighten your hair?</div>
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6. How old are you?
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7. Where do you live?
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8. What is the source of your bathing
water?
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9. Do you swim? If yes, where do you
swim? Do you swim in a chemically treated or naturally treated pool?</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-11634660767669991082013-04-18T15:34:00.001-04:002018-08-13T15:28:21.582-04:00My child's hair became damaged by swimming in a chemically treated pool. What should I do?<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Q: I am writing about my 10 year old
daughter's hair.</div>
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It's been such a pain to brush her
hair, it's all tangled up, and my mother keeps using junk on her
hair, so I'm really trying to fix her hair problem.</div>
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This summer, we spent some time at a
public pool (I know, GASP haha). Well, her hair was really damaged
from the chemicals in the pool, and her hair never has seemed to
recover (and our last visit was in September and it's now March).
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She was getting her hair cut recently,
and we found out that she has damaged, fine, hair. Her hair felt
filmy, like built up residue was just never getting rinsed off. They
suggested using a "clarifier" (a couple times a week) on
her hair, maybe something with a little tea tree oil in it (though I
haven't really researched this avenue, yet, I figured I'd come to
you, first). I tried using Shea butter as a detangler, but it left
her hair kind of stringy and oily looking (maybe I used too much?)</div>
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I went back to your website, and saw
<a href="http://www.te-helpmyhair.blogspot.com/">the blog on hair.</a>
I did the fragrance- free wash gentle gel wash with a vinegar rinse
(as detailed in Step 5 of the <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">Hair
Wash Instructions</a>). The results were immediate and AMAZING! So
much easier to brush, and it seemed to leave her hair a little shiny.
Well, my question is this: how often should I use the
fragrance-free gel wash and vinegar rinse? Should I use it every
day? Or a couple of times a week? Should I use any mud on her hair?
If so, which "flavor?"</div>
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Also, when I use the gentle gel bath
wash on her hair, do I want that to "lather" up? or just
kind of massage it through?</div>
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Thank you for any advice or information
you can give me.</div>
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A:</div>
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Thank you for your kind words!
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Regarding your questions, many people
have used our Gentle Gel and the vinegar rinse as their daily hair
cleansing routine for years. You can certainly feel free to use it as
frequently as needed. You can also try our Cool Mint Body Wash in
place of the Gentle Gel in the hair washing process as, unlike the
Gentle Gel which is super-fatted with organic jojoba oil, the Cool
Mint has no added super-fatted oil. Some folks with fine and/or
straight hair prefer having no added extra oil in their Hair Wash.
You could even alternate between the Gentle Gel and the Cool Mint
washes. FYI, the Gentle Gel doesn't really have much in the way of
foaming capability as it contains no coconut oil – it is a
traditional</div>
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true castile. Coconut and/or palm oils
are the oils that can give a castile soap a sudsing effect, though it
is important to note that this sudsing effect has no relation to how
a real soap product cleanses. Our</div>
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Gentle Gel castile is primarily made
from organic extra virgin olive oil and olive oils do not support
much foaming. However, even without high lather the olive oil
castile is very gentle and effective, and is an excellent cleansing
choice for those with infantile, or sensitive, or dry or mature skin.</div>
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You can also certainly play with the
Hair Wash! For fine, straight or thinner hair, our Fragrance-free or
our Cool Mint Hair Wash formulas are the best options.</div>
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Unfortunately, pool chemicals and
conventional shampoo chemicals can, as you've seen, permanently
damage the hair cuticle making the hair very susceptible to
splitting, breakage and tangling. Folks with fine hair don't often do
well when conditioning with oils and butters unless just the tiniest
amount is used. So, literally, use perhaps just one drop or two of an
organic oil or butter rubbed between the palms of the hands and
massaged or combed through the hair to help smooth splitting, damaged
hair.</div>
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Truly though, the best remedy for
people with finer, straighter and/or thinner hair (and everyone else,
really!) to maintain healthy-looking hair is to stay away from
chemical hair products (yes, there ain't</div>
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nothing natural about "all-natural"
shampoos) including shampoos, hair bleaches and dyes, perms, etc.</div>
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Oh, and try to avoid swimming in pools
treated with chemicals. (There are some pools out there that use salt
and/or UV light to keep the water from being overrun with bacteria
instead of using the conventional toxic pool chemicals.) To protect
one's body and hair from toxic chemicals attacking the hair and skin
and to help to prevent some chemicals from penetrating the body, we
have often suggested the following:</div>
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1. Wear a bathing cap when swimming –
there are some natural rubber ones out there.</div>
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2. Apply some of our <a href="https://terressentials.com/collections/organic-body-oil/products/100-organic-fragrance-free-moisture-cream" target="_blank">Moisture Cream</a> or, for even more protection, try a touch of our<a href="https://terressentials.com/collections/organic-body-oil/products/all-organic-cocoa-butter-body-creme-push-up" target="_blank"> Cocoa Butter Body Creme</a> (which contains organic beeswax and no added fragrance!) to the hair
before swimming to help repel the water laced with chemicals. After
swimming, to remove any chemical residues and excess Moisture
Cream or Body Creme, cleanse the hair (and body) using one of our yummy <a href="https://terressentials.com/collections/body-wash" target="_blank">Body Washes</a>
and vinegar rinse method, then repeat the process and/or use the Pure
Earth Hair Wash as the second or third cleansing step.</div>
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3. Apply our Cocoa Butter Body Creme with
organic beeswax to the face and body – all over as a gentle
preventative/protective barrier – before swimming to help repel the
water laced with chemicals. This has the added benefit of being
moisturizing for the skin.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-90891511777798256722013-04-18T15:33:00.001-04:002018-08-13T14:57:38.507-04:00Can I use homemade conditioning oils in my hair while using the Hair Wash?<div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Q: I like to make my
own conditioning oil out of organic cold-pressed, raw coconut oil. Is
that ok to use with the Hair Wash?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Organic coconut oil to moisturize one's
hair? Sure! Sounds Yummy!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We also highly recommend taking a look
at our delicious 100% Certified Organic Super Emollient Moisturizers which are delightful
blends of aromatic virgin coconut oil that has been infused with
nourishing organic herbs and then blended with heavenly mixes of organic
essential oils and organic cocoa butter and sunflower oil! Our divine </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Super Emollient Moisturizers*</span></span> are perfect for hair and scalp conditioning and smoothing rough
hair. Check them out <a href="https://terressentials.com/collections/organic-body-oil" target="_blank">here</a>
.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Our Super Emollient Moisturizers are also wonderful for a warm oil treatment for your scalp and hair. Not only do you get the benefits of moisturizing your hair and scalp, but also you get the chance to wrap a warm, soothing towel around your head for as long as you like. Nothing feels better than that! You can read about the warm oil treatment in Step 6 of <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">our <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">Hair Wash Instructions</a> . </span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Also, you should try our 100% USDA Certified Organic Fragrance-free Moisture Cream (which can be found by scrolling down a little bit on this page <a href="https://terressentials.com/collections/organic-body-oil/products/100-organic-fragrance-free-moisture-cream" target="_blank">here</a> ). It is great for styling and conditioning the hair.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Remember the fac<span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">t of utmost importance: </span><i><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">Only USDA certified organic products are compatible with our Hair Wash! </span></i><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">So, hair spray, hair gel, silk protein, and other styling products that aren't USDA certified organic are </span></span><i><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">not </span></i><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">ok to use with our Hair Wash!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;">* Also, please note that our </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Certified Organic Super Emollient Moisturizers are also great all over your body for super deep moisturizing!</span></span> </span></span></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-54492805758870742792013-04-18T15:32:00.000-04:002013-04-18T15:40:12.307-04:00Protecting your hair while still swimming in chemically treated pools.<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Q: My question is regarding chlorine in
pools. I swim a lot as my main form of exercise. I soak my hair
before my swim to prevent excessive absorption, and rinse it off
afterwards, but I am curious if this counts as continual chemical
treatment, as described on the <span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">FAQ
page</a> .</span> Also, if you do recommend that I use your product,
which line would best fit with my penchant for the lap pool?</div>
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Try to avoid swimming in pools treated
with chemicals. (There are some pools out there that use salt and/or
UV light to keep the water from being overrun with bacteria instead
of using the conventional toxic pool chemicals.) To protect one's
body and hair from toxic chemicals attacking the hair and skin and to
help to prevent some chemicals from penetrating the body, we have
often suggested the following:</div>
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1. Wear a bathing cap when swimming –
there are some natural rubber ones out there.</div>
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2. Apply some of our Moisture Cream (a product a little bit down on this<a href="http://www.terressentials.com/fffacialcare.html"> Fragrance Free Facial Care Line </a>page) or,
better still, one of our <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/bodycare.html#crm">Body Cremes</a> with organic beeswax to the hair
before swimming to help repel the water laced with chemicals. After
swimming, to remove any chemical residues, cleanse the hair (and
body) using the Body Wash and vinegar rinse method (as described in
number five of our <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">Hair Wash instructions article</a> – link on the
hair care page of our web site), then repeat the process and/or use
the Pure Earth Hair Wash as the second cleansing step.</div>
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3. Apply one of our Body Cremes with
organic beeswax to the face and body – use all over as a gentle
preventative barrier – before swimming to help repel the water
laced with chemicals. This has the added benefit of being
moisturizing for the skin.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-85696474959583704782013-04-18T15:31:00.001-04:002013-04-18T15:31:16.692-04:00Hair Wash stored in cold temperatures?<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Q: Hi! I was wondering if my Hair Wash
would be negatively impacted by being stored in cold temperatures.
It was accidentally left in a car for a few days (and it's winter).
Please let me know!</div>
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No worries! Our Hair Wash is a very
stable product and unlike some of our other, more delicate, products,
the cold will not be a problem for the Hair Wash at all.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-9938530758739569672013-04-18T15:30:00.000-04:002013-04-18T15:30:25.993-04:00Why doesn't the Terressentials Hair Wash come in a wide mouthed jar?
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Q: Why doesn't Terressentials Hair Wash
come in a wide-mouthed jar that I can stick my fingers in and scoop
the mud out of? It can be hard to get out of the bottles.
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Unfortunately, for such a large
quantity of a water-based product to be packed in a jar that would
require that fingers be repeatedly inserted into the product over
several weeks to dispense it demands significant additions of
chemical preservatives to maintain that product's stability. As <b>we
are a certified organic company</b>, the use of such chemical
preservatives is not in alignment with our organic mission or our
natural philosophy and, importantly, the use of chemical
preservatives in organic products is forbidden by the federal USDA
National Organic Program regulations. Also, we are a very small
company and packaging options that are available to us in the smaller
quantities that we can afford to purchase are limited. After 20
years of business, we have found that the best bottle for the Hair
Wash is the one we currently use. However, rest assured, as we do
believe in constant improvement, we are always searching for and open
to new and improved packaging ideas.
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For now, here are a few tips that we
can share with you for successful dispensing of the Hair Wash are:</div>
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1. Store your Hair Wash bottle upside
down (with cap closed, of course!).</div>
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2. When the product gets low in the
bottle, gently tap the bottle (cap down and closed) against a
tabletop a few times to move the Hair Wash from the bottom of the
bottle towards the cap.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-55297927352215996452012-08-23T14:49:00.003-04:002013-04-18T15:45:46.641-04:00How will I know when my hair is fully detoxed? How long will this take?<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Q: How wil<span style="font-size: small;">l I know when my hair is detoxed? How long will this take?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">The time it takes to complete the detox period varies greatly from person to person. For some, it could be as little as a week, but for others who have very damaged hair from the use of synthetic chemical products, the process could take much longer. During the detox, your hair may feel very funny. It is normal for it to feel sticky, dry, limp, static-y, heavy, and/or greasy. With a little patience, however, your hair should start to feel like it did when you were a kid - soft, manageable, natural. For tips on speeding up the detox process, see number 5 of our <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">Hair Wash Instructions.</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-8907701078128992792012-08-23T14:43:00.001-04:002012-08-23T14:43:24.149-04:00I used to use chemical relaxers in my hair. Will your Hair Wash work for me?<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Q: I used to use chemical relaxers in my hair. Will your Hair Wash work for me?</div>
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Yes, given your desire to transition to completely natural hair cleansing, you could certainly use our hair wash, however, we're certain that your hair has sustained permanent damage from the relaxers, the coloring, and from the surfactant-based shampoos that you have used in the past. It is important to note that unless you have had ALL of the old, damaged hair cut off, your detox period will be longer than the average person with less chemically-treated hair. For best results, you should closely follow all of our instructions and recommendations as detailed in our <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">Hair Wash Instructions</a>, especially the information outlined in numbers 5 and 6.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-20516771780035357342012-08-23T14:36:00.002-04:002012-08-23T14:36:52.831-04:00Will the Hair Wash strip chemical dyes out of my hair?Q: Will your Hair Wash strip chemical dyes out of my hair?<br />
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A:<br />
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We cannot provide you with a definitive response as we are not manufacturers of chemical dyes or chemical products. We cannot predict the stability of chemical dyes. We can say, however, that for the past 16 years, many people have reported to us that they regularly use our Hair Wash on their dyed/bleached hair with excellent results.<br />
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We do not recommend the use of chemical hair dyes for a number of reasons: chemical hair dyes are toxic for the environment when they are manufactured in industrial chemical factories, unhealthy for you (and the salon workers) when they are used, pollute our waterways/drinking water, and are toxic to wildlife when such volumes of chemicals are washed down the drain into our waterways.<br />
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True, pure botanical henna powder hair coloring (often blended with indigo, walnut shells, beet powder, etc) when blended with water, black tea, or lemon juice, provides a wide range of completely natural and lovely shades of reds, coppers, browns, burgundies, mahogany, to black. It is also considerably less expensive at $10-$14 per box compared to $100+ visits to the salon. As an added bonus, when henna paste is rinsed from the hair and the used vegetable matter goes down the drain into our waterways, the henna compost provides FOOD for wildlife and microorganisms!<br />
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To learn more about totally natural botanical henna hair coloring see: <a href="http://www.te-helpmyhair.blogspot.com/search/label/hair%20dye">http://www.te-helpmyhair.blogspot.com/search/label/hair%20dye</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-72639063551144645972012-08-23T12:49:00.001-04:002012-08-23T12:49:55.519-04:00How can I reduce static in my hair?Q: I love your hair wash, but I've noticed that my hair has more static since I started my detox. How can I reduce static in my hair?<br />
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A:<br />
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The majority of synthetic detergents are designed to have anti-static properties, so when you stop using detergent shampoos, you may experience some static electricity in the first few weeks. This will gradually disappear as you continue to use the mud wash.<br />
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Our advice:<br />
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1. Switch to wooden combs and brushes with natural or wooden bristles.<br />
2. Avoid static-causing situations such as blow-drying your hair and wearing clothing made with synthetic fibers (petrochemical plastics such as nylon, polyester, acrylic, etc) <br />
3. After washing your hair, rinse with a mixture of 1 part organic apple cider vinegar to 2 parts water.<br />
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More details may be found here: <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-86730436981066630032012-08-23T11:23:00.000-04:002012-08-23T11:23:53.004-04:00How do I get the last bit of hair wash out of the bottle?Q: Help! My hair wash is stuck in the bottle! Can I add water to it?<br />
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A:<br />
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As our hair-wash is made with clay, it is unavoidable that some will stick to the bottom. We would never want to add synthetic ingredients just to make it come out easier.<br />
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Our advice:<br />
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1. Store your bottle upside-down<br />
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2. Think ketchup! Hold the bottle upside-down with the cap closed. Hit the sides with your palm or tap the bottle on the counter with enough force to move the hair wash but not break the cap.<br />
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3. For cleanliness reasons, we do not recommend adding water directly to the bottle unless you are going to use the rest up in 2-3 days. If you are, add a small amount of water and shake gently to help mix the hair wash with the water. <br />
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4. If you want to add water to make application easier, squirt enough hair wash for one use into a cup and add a bit of water to the cup. We recommend using distilled water.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-20259859203400503222012-08-23T10:58:00.000-04:002018-08-13T17:28:41.142-04:00Will your hair wash help with dandruff and thinning hair?<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Q: Will your hair wash help with dandruff and thinning hair?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">First, consult with a licensed medical professional to receive a diagnosis of your scalp to rule out any serious medical condition. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As a flaking scalp may be a sign of sensitive skin/scalp, we would recommend that as your first hair wash transition step, you follow our vinegar/water rinse and deep-cleanse instructions as described in numbers 5 and 6 of our </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">Hair Wash instructions. </a>
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You could use the vinegar/water rinse a few times per week or after each wash to help balance your flaking scalp. We recommend using the deep cleanse at least twice per month, or more frequently as desired. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We would recommend our Fragrance-free and/or Cool Mint Hair Wash for your hair/scalp type. For conditioning or for a soothing and moisturizing scalp massage, we recommend our <a href="https://terressentials.com/collections/organic-body-oil/products/all-organic-cocoa-butter-rich-body-oil" target="_blank">Fra</a></span></span><a href="https://terressentials.com/collections/organic-body-oil/products/all-organic-cocoa-butter-rich-body-oil" target="_blank">grance-free Super Emollient Moisturizer</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For more information: </span><a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-8558883649983672642011-04-27T15:30:00.001-04:002013-04-18T15:27:05.194-04:00How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?? It's Up to You!!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Q: I was wondering, I just started using your Hair Wash and I am in the middle of detox. I wanted to know if <span style="color: #ff6600;">after the detox period do I have to wash my hair everyday or once a week or how often is recommended</span>? </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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A: Generally, for most people, the more frequently one washes their hair in the beginning days of starting in with the Hair Wash "mud," the more quickly the detox progresses. As everyone's hair is different -- longer, shorter, thicker, finer -- and because so many folks may have used many different plastic polymer styling and conditioning products, or chemically-treated their hair, the detox period can vary widely -- a few days to several weeks. Typically, the more natural a person's hair and the fewer conventional-type products used, the quicker the detox. <span style="color: #ff6600;">After the detox period is over, </span></span><span style="color: #ff6600;">please feel free to use the Pure Earth Hair Wash as often as you feel the need to have clean hair. I.e., simply wash your hair whenever it feels dirty. </span><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-43528117034730961402011-04-27T15:16:00.003-04:002013-04-18T15:27:05.185-04:00What's the Shelf Life of Mud??<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Q: I recently found four 16oz bottles of your Hair Wash that I must have stacked away four years ago and forgot about them, are they still usable? </span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">---</span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A: We'd recommend disposing of those old products. (tree/shrubbery</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> compost?) <span style="color: #ff6600;">For optimal results when using organic herbal hair care</span></span><span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> products, we suggest purchasing enough product that one can comfortably use up within six to twelve months when purchasing products directly from our web site.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-5101616853375857472011-04-27T15:06:00.000-04:002018-08-13T17:30:01.306-04:00What to Do about Flakes<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Q: I've <span style="color: #ff6600;">been using the</span> <span style="color: #ff6600;">Hair Wash for well over a month</span> and have <span style="color: #ff6600;">just started noticing white flakes on my hair line above my forehead</span>. It <span style="color: #ff6600;">does not itch</span>. Is this left over residue? Am I using the product incorrectly? </span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">---</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A: Regarding your question, we have <span style="color: #ff6600;">three thoughts</span>:</span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. You are <span style="color: #ff6600;">still detoxing</span> and this flakiness may be polymers coming off your hair and scalp. It is normal to experience some flakiness while you are detoxing.</span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">or</span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. You have a <span style="color: #ff6600;">dry scalp</span> and might wish to consider doing the conditioning oil treatment described in our <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">Hair Wash instructions</a> perhaps once or twice per month, or try massaging a drop or two of one of our <a href="https://terressentials.com/collections/organic-body-oil/products/all-organic-cocoa-butter-rich-body-oil" target="_blank">Super Emollient Moisturizers</a> into your scalp after washing if your hair is not too thin or fine. You could also use an organic apple cider vinegar/water (1 part vinegar, 2 parts water) rinse a few times per week or after each washing to help balance your flaking scalp. </span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To read about the recommended conditioning with our Super Emollient Moisturizer treatment, see paragraph two in number six in the Hair Wash instructions article: </span><a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">or</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. You may need to try out a different hair wash flavor. Sometimes the organic citrus waxes found in the Left Coast Lemon and Lavender Garden flavors are too heavy for certain hair types. Try the Cool Mint or Fragrance-Free, as these contain no citrus waxes. If you are already using the Cool Mint or Fragrance-Free, maybe you need more moisture. Try the Sultry Spice, Lavender Garden, or Left Coast Lemon.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">See number 2 of our <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">Hair Wash Instructions</a> for more info about which flavor to choose for your hair type.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-26757309849471131862011-04-27T14:43:00.000-04:002013-06-21T12:04:30.556-04:00Henna Facts: Useful and Educational!!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Q: I was interested in trying your hair wash, until I discovered it isn't recommended for color-treated hair. I saw where you recommend henna hair dyes, so I did a little searching, since I've never used henna. I learned through a website that:<br />
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There is no such plant as "blonde henna", "brown henna" or "black henna". The plant, henna, lawsonia inermis, has only one dye molecule, and that molecule is red-orange.<br />
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Chemicals, metallic salts or other dye plants must be added to henna to make any color other than red. These mixes are termed compound hennas.<br />
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To be honest, that sounds pretty gross. I'm not a redhead, and have no desire to go red. My natural color is an blah, muddy brown with a whole lotta gray. I went blonde for many years, and recently went back to a medium chestnut brown. <span style="color: #ff6600;">Is there a natural henna product that will duplicate that color without all the icky stuff added? Is it safe to use </span><span style="color: #ff6600;">henna after having done chemical coloring in the past?</span><br />
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A: One of the oldest and most well-established companies that we have found, Lotus Brands, produces reliable and consistent 100% pure botanical and henna powder blends of hair coloring products. Two well-regarded products made by Lotus Brands are their "Light Mountain" or "Color the Gray."<br />
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The beauty of using 100% natural plant powder blends to dye hair is that the plant dyes gradually wash out without the problems with "roots." Another big plus is that <span style="color: #ff6600;">the plant powders are not damaging to the hair, non-toxic to humans and wildlife, sustainable/renewable agricultural crops, and not harmful to the environment and our waterways</span> when they are washed down the drain. In addition, <span style="color: #ff6600;">pure plant dyes are totally</span><br style="color: #ff6600;" /><span style="color: #ff6600;"> compatible with our Hair Wash!</span><br />
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The information that you found was not accurate. Just as there are hundreds if not thousands of plant dyes that can dye wool (the hair of animals), or silk or cotton fibers, <span style="color: #ff6600;">there are many plants that can be used to dye human hair darker colors in many various colors</span>. So, too, as there are many varieties of apples, there are many varieties of henna that produce varying shades of brighter reds to brownish reds. When henna powders are mixed with other pure botanical plant dye powders, one can achieve many unique and rich and natural shades: bright red, dark red, auburn, copper, light, medium and dark browns, chestnuts, burgundies, mahogany, and even black. The Lotus company blends henna<br />
plant powder with other botanical plant powders such as indigo and black walnut shells to get a wide range of colors.<br />
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When mixing the Lotus Brands plant powders at home, instead of using just plain water, one can mix their henna with coffee, black tea, chamomile tea, lemon juice, or other herbs or spices for even greater variation and penetration of color.<br />
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(However, it is true that there really is only simple botanical method of minimally lightening the hair when sitting in the sun -- applying lemon juice or rhubarb.)<br />
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To view the Lotus Brands products and to get the company's contact info for your hair coloring inquiries, take a look at the following useful links:<br />
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<a href="http://www.light-mountain-hair-color.com/">http://www.light-mountain-hair-color.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lotuspress.com/ltmtn.htm">http://www.lotuspress.com/ltmtn.htm</a><br />
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We do offer their hair colorings in our store and you can order them when you place an order through our web site by requesting a particular coloring brand and color in the comment box of our shopping cart's order page, before submitting your order.<br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600;">If you have any questions about the henna and its application on previously chemically-treated hair, we do suggest contacting Lotus Brands as they are the henna/botanical hair coloring experts.</span></span> </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-42293615809262415882011-04-27T14:35:00.001-04:002011-04-27T15:21:14.208-04:00Our Hair Wash isn't (coco)Nutty<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Q: I'm preparing my first Hair Wash order but have to double-check something before I order. </span><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: small;">Does your shampoo contain any coconut or its derived products</span><span style="font-size: small;">? I'm allergic to coconut.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span> </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: Regarding your question about coconut oil, our Hair wash is a non-sudsing product and, as a non-foaming product, it does not contain any surfactants/detergents or soap. Our Pure Earth Hair Wash does not contain any coconut oil or coconut oil derivatives.<br />
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We highly recommend that, before you purchase our Hair Wash, you take a few minutes to read through all of our excellent and detailed <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/haircare.html">Hair wash instructions article</a> from our web site so that you will have a better understanding of how our unique Hair Wash works, to read about the detox protocol, read tips for speeding the detox period and selecting the proper formula for your hair type, and to view good information about what to expect when using the Hair Wash for the first time. </span> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-27235341760864687812011-03-16T13:56:00.000-04:002013-04-18T15:27:05.180-04:00What Can You Do To Clean Up An Oily Hairline?<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">A note from a new customer with her hints for removing extra oil from her hairline </span></b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I just wanted to write and say how wowed I am with your hair mud wash! I've only been using the Hair Wash for a week and I can already feel a difference in my hair. I had been using a $30 salon shampoo for my long but oily hair, and the first time I did the hair detox I couldn't believe how much gunk was in my hair. My hair looked really dull, but I did it again the next day, and after washing it again today, I can really see a difference. My hair has tons of body, and dried naturally (without the blowdryer) in a gorgeous beachy, natural shape. I am going to buy a few bottles for my friends who also struggle with greasy, limp hair.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br style="color: #ff6600;" /><span style="color: #ff6600;"> Side note: I also put some around my hairline while my hair was dry, for about five minutes before I showered. I'm hoping the clays will absorb oil and help keep my forehead clear of blemishes; it certainly feels good and is a nice added step to washing my face at night.</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-85402223973926800742010-05-06T17:21:00.000-04:002013-04-18T15:27:05.189-04:00Tangled Hair--It's a Thing of the Past<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Information about using the Hair Wash with your kids</b><br />
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Q: I am <span style="color: #ff6600;">currently using the Pure Earth Hair Wash on my five-year-old daughter's hair</span>. Her hair is very fragile and breaks easily. The one problem I have is that <span style="color: #ff6600;">after I wash her hair it is so knotted that she cries when I brush it out</span>. So I have two questions for you. <span style="color: #ff6600;">What can I do to strengthen her hair--is there another product I should be using? And do you have something to help with the tangles?</span><br />
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A: Many people have found that when they <span style="color: #ff6600;">massage a dilute vinegar and water combination</span> (50%v/50%w or even 25v/75w) <span style="color: #ff6600;">through the entire scalp and all of their hair for about one minute</span> (after rinsing the mud out of the hair with plain water first), and then rinse the hair again with plain water, <span style="color: #ff6600;">provide a nice detangling effect</span> for their hair. Be sure to read number five in the instructions (link below) for more details about this special rinse and about our deep cleansing treatment that we recommend everyone do at least once per month, or more as desired.<br />
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Finally, for more extensive information about conditioning the hair, Hair Wash tips, etc., we highly recommend that you please read through all of our excellent, detailed <a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html">Hair Wash instructions article</a> from our web site.</span> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-27809037246582700372010-05-06T16:35:00.000-04:002013-04-18T15:27:05.182-04:00Good to the Last Drop!!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Information about how to get all of your Hair Wash out of the bottle</b><br />
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Q: <span style="color: orange;"> <span style="color: #ff6600;">I have the large bottle of Hair Wash, and it seems like halfway through the product becomes difficult to get out</span></span>. I always shake the bottle before each use. Last time I used a knife to cut the bottle in half, scooped the product out and transferred it to a plastic container. It's kind of a hassle. <span style="color: #ff6600;">Do you have any</span> other <span style="color: #ff6600;">suggestions</span> or feedback from other customers regarding this issue?<br />
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A: Here's our insider tip: <span style="color: #ff6600;">we usually store our Hair Wash bottles upside down in the bathroom -- with the cap closed, of course</span>! When the bottle is stored upside down we usually don't have any problems getting the product out of the bottle. In addition, on occasion <span style="color: #ff6600;">if the mud Hair Wash is a thicker batch, we may gently tap the top of the cap of the bottle on the bathtub shelf while holding the bottle upside down to move the product forward to the top of the bottle for easier dispensing</span> -- voila!<br />
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As you are aware, our products are certified organic to the USDA National Organic Program standard and, as our products are certified organic products, we do not use any strong and toxic chemical preservatives as they are not permitted under the organic regs (and we strongly agree with the NOP that toxic synthetic preservatives are to be avoided). Our Hair Wash is formulated with gentle organic herbal extracts and/or organic essential oils that are beneficial for hair and scalp, and that also help to keep the product stable and fresh in the bottle when used according to our instructions. Our Hair Wash was formulated to be used out of a bottle, NOT out of a jar or tub into which one would dip one's fingers. Dipping one's fingers into the Hair Wash product creates potential opportunities for contamination. In the future <span style="color: #ff6600;">we ask that you, please, do not transfer your Hair Wash to a plastic tub or jar</span>! Please, just use the Hair Wash out of the bottle as recommended.</span> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7074650394041362344.post-68076943519822537892010-05-06T16:21:00.000-04:002010-05-06T17:02:31.081-04:00What Should I Do If My Skin (and Body) Is Really Sensitive??<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Information for Hair Wash users with sensitive skin </span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Q: I am an <span style="color: #ff6600;">extremely sensitive person</span>, <span style="color: #ff6600;">very sensitive to odors</span> so I am in need of a fragrance free hair product. I have been <span style="color: #ff6600;">experiencing terrible itching on my head</span> this winter. So I am <span style="color: #ff6600;">wondering if your Fragrance-free Hair Wash may help</span> me.</span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">---</span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A: Regarding your email inquiry, we suggest that you read through all of our excellent, detailed </span><a href="http://www.terressentials.com/hairhelp.html" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hair Wash instructions article</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> to learn more about our unique hair cleansing product. </span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> In addition, we suggest that, to begin your transition away from chemical detergent-based products, you might want to try washing your hair with our Organic Fragrance-free Gentle Bath Gel and a dilute vinegar and water rinse for 3-4 days. (See numbers 4, 5 and 6 in the article mentioned above and, in particular, note the instruction and vinegar rinse recipe in number 5. The dilute vinegar rinse can be soothing for some irritated and/or itching scalps.) After washing your</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> hair this way for a few days, you then might wish to start using our Fragrance-free Hair Wash -- being sure to follow the Hair Wash detox protocol as</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> outlined in the Hair Wash instructions article.</span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> We'd like to point out that, as you stated that you are a more sensitive individual, you should be aware that both our <span style="color: #ff6600;">Organic Fragrance-free Gentle Bath Gel and our Fragrance-free Hair Wash are available in trial sizes</span> for your personal use in gauging your scalp's and skin's compatibility with our products. <span style="color: #ff6600;">Sensitive individuals should always do a patch test first of only one new product at one time and then wait 24-36 hours before using any new products. Note that we only recommend our Fragrance-free products for sensitive individuals.</span></span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Please do note, too, that our Hair Wash product is not compatible with conventional shampoos, conditioners, styling products, etc. In addition, please also note that we are not medical professionals and, thus, cannot offer you medical advice about your irritated scalp condition. We will share, however, that many folks have reported skin and scalp problems after using hair coloring products, hair straightening products and hair waving products. Such products</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> typically contain strong and toxic chemicals that can cause scalp irritation and/or itching. We highly recommend foregoing the use of all such synthetic chemical hair treatment products if one has any scalp irritation.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com