Using Hair Wash helps clarify your skin? How does that work?

Q: I have sensitive skin that seems to react to EVERYTHING! What product of yours would you recommend for clarifying my skin?

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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!

For those individuals with sensitive or reactive skin, we highly recommend our USDA certified organic Fragrance-Free Facial Line. 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!

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 online Hair Wash Instructions. Also be sure to check out the entirety of our Hair Help Resource Guide as it is chock-full of bona fide Terressentials-approved information about our Hair Wash.

We hope this information helps!

Our Hair Wash isn't (coco)Nutty

Q:  I'm preparing my first Hair Wash order but have to double-check something before I order.  Does your shampoo contain any coconut or its derived products?  I'm allergic to coconut.

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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.

We highly recommend that, before you purchase our Hair Wash, you take a few minutes to read through all of our excellent and detailed Hair wash instructions article 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.

What Should I Do If My Skin (and Body) Is Really Sensitive??

Information for Hair Wash users with sensitive skin 

Q: I am an extremely sensitive person, very sensitive to odors so I am in need of a fragrance free hair product. I have been experiencing terrible itching on my head this winter. So I am wondering if your Fragrance-free Hair Wash may help me.

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A: Regarding your email inquiry, we suggest that you read through all of our excellent, detailed Hair Wash instructions article to learn more about our unique hair cleansing product.

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 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 outlined in the Hair Wash instructions article.

We'd like to point out that, as you stated that you are a more sensitive individual, you should be aware that both our Organic Fragrance-free Gentle Bath Gel and our Fragrance-free Hair Wash are available in trial sizes for your personal use in gauging your scalp's and skin's compatibility with our products. 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.

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 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.

Please Try Our Hair Wash, Even if You're Sensitive to Chemicals!!

Info for chemically-sensitive people

Q: I am very excited to try your hair wash. I have chemical sensitivities, but I am also irritated by most essential oils. So I would like to begin with the Fragrance-free Hair Wash. I have thick, wavy hair that is 50% gray - and your product descriptions do not recommend the fragrance free wash for this type of hair. Can you recommend a regimen for me, to help my type of hair work with the Fragrance-free Hair Wash?

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A: As your hair is not chemically-processed, it is most likely that you CAN use the Fragrance-free Hair Wash. We highly recommend that you read through all of the instructions in our excellent, detailed Hair Wash instructions article and, in particular, read and follow numbers five and six in the article. The article is most important for folks to gain an understanding of how the unique Pure Earth Hair Wash works, the detox process, what to expect during the detox, tips, etc.

The Fragrance-free Hair Wash does not have any moisturizing factor, so it's possible that, with your thick wavy hair, you might feel the need to use a touch of one of our organic Body Oils or Body Cremes for a little smoothing and conditioning.