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Can you spend an hour or more in beauty supply stores?  Do you have multiple subscriptions to or can't help but pick up the latest hair magazine?  Is your 'under the sink' storage area so full that you have a special product area for your impulse purchases?  It's offiicial - you're obsessed.

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Under the Sink

As the ingredients journey continues, some of my beloved products must be retired.  As we learn more about how these ingredients are made and from whence they came, we must for the sake of self love...retire them.  Under the sink they go!



Organic Root Stimulator: Anti-frizz Olive Oil Glossing Polisher

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This was one of those products that I tried and used quite a bit.  Truth be told, I did not like it.   Did it decrease frizz?  Sometimes.  How about the glossing effect?  It sure did.  I most certainly cannot call this product a lie, but there is more to be told.

I've had this stuff for a long time.  I remember using it and loving the gloss effect, but what I did not like was all of the dirt!  Oh my goodness was my hair dirty when I washed it!  I got through approximately two thirds of the bottle until I noticed just how much dirt my hair had accumulated.  Ew!

On the bright side, it did have an okay fragrance.  I personally prefer to speak positivity, but I had to let you know that this product goes under the sink awaiting the next product swap.

Ingredients: cycomethicone, methyl soyate, isopropyl myristate, stearoxy dimethicone, coco nucifera (coconut oil), methyl olivate, crambe salicylate, geraniol, hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, lilial, d'limonene, linalool, lyral, alpha iso methyl ionone

Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 August 2011 01:06 )
 

Tom's of Maine Natural Antiplaque Tartar control plus Whitening Toothpaste

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I am actually a repeat customer of this toothpaste.  I try a number of products and end up leaving the empty tube, bottle or container on my top shelf as a reminder to write a review.  Well, tonight is the night!

When I first decided to write this review I had every intention on talking about how wonderful the toothpaste was, how it made my mouth feel and etc.  Well, I picked up the empty tube to make sure that I could still read the ingredients list.  Otherwise, I couldn't give it a solid review.  Here's what I found:

Ingredients: calcium carbonate, glycerin, water, xylitol, hydrated silica, zinc citrate trihydrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, peppermint oil, carrageenan, sodium bicarbonate

This toothpaste has been placed 'Under the Sink' because of its SLS content.  Truly, I didn't want to do it.  It's just a part of the journey....

Last Updated ( Thursday, 18 November 2010 23:47 )
 

Under the Sink they Go!

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Hopefully, you have been checking out the ingredients lists that I include in each product review.  I am regularly investigating ingredients, learning about their pros and cons and posting my findings in The Kitchen.

I have been using some of these products for YEARS and it's kind of like a break-up.  I'm finally learning the truth about these products that I have sworn by for sooo many years. Ow, it hurts!  I love these products, but I love me more. LOL!  I selected three products that I just had to let go and here they are:

Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 July 2010 21:22 )
 

Keri Lotion - Original Formula

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Keri Lotion Original Formula

UPDATE: As much as I hated to do it, I had to put this product under the sink.  The ingredient with the second highest concentration is mineral oil.  It also contains parabens! Ew!

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Keri Lotion - Original Formula has been a favorite of mine for quite some time.  I can remember hating lotions with a 'runny' consistency.  They often left me unnecessarily ashy for no reason.  Thick in consistency and rich in ingredients, this lotion works extremely well.  I am not sure if it is still the case now, but I remember this lotion was used in hospitals some time ago.  It was included in the skincare kit for patients.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 June 2010 19:40 )
 

Aveeno: Skin Brightening Daily Scrub

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UPDATE: Another one of my faves bites the dust!  The third ingredient of highest concentration is sodium laureth sulfate or SLES.  I have found that the yummy honey sugar scrub is just as effective (not to mention delicious).

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Good skin is always in!  Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub is a wonderful product.  As an individual with sensitive skin, I am partial to Aveeno products as they contain more natural and less harsh ingredients.  While this particular product is promoted as a daily scrub, I generally use it once per week.  I rarely use soap on my face.  I actually prefer warm water.  Outside of this product once per week, warm water is my skin remedy.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 June 2010 19:40 )
 
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