Safe Alternatives to Coal Tar Shampoo

Safe Alternatives to Coal Tar Shampoo

While coal tar shampoos like Alphosyl, Exorex, Neutrogena T Gel, Polytar, and Psoriderm have been effective in treating scalp conditions, they’re not suitable for everyone.
The Safety of Sweet Almond Oil in Olsson Sensitive Hair Mask

The Safety of Sweet Almond Oil in Olsson Sensitive Hair Mask

INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Refined Sweet Almond Oil). Since the introduction of our new Nourishing Hair Mask, powered by RepHair® Ceramide and refined Sweet Almond Oil; there has been concern expressed about the inclusion...
Sodium Laureth Sulphate in Haircare (SLES)

Sodium Laureth Sulphate in Haircare (SLES)

Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) is a synthetic surface-active agent (or surfactant) that makes thick, rich foam and helps cleanse the hair or skin. Lauryl or laureth sulphate – there’s a difference. You will have checked...
Limonene and linalool free shampoo

Limonene and linalool free shampoo

There’s a lot of confusion about what ingredients are in personal care products and let’s face it with ingredients listed in latin or even in their chemical compound names, it can be all the more...
SLS and SLES – What’s the difference?

SLS and SLES – What’s the difference?

Whether you’re a sensitive soul or a conscious beauty lover, you may already be familiar with ingredients SLS and SLES, but despite how similar they sound, there is a big difference between the two. SLS...
Glycerine, can it alleviate a flaky scalp?

Glycerine, can it alleviate a flaky scalp?

Flakes from a scaly scalp – they accumulate in your hair and on your shoulders and often get worse during seasonal changes. Pinpointing the exact cause of your flaky scalp can be difficult, but there’s...
Could the fragrances in your haircare be causing you irritation?

Could the fragrances in your haircare be causing you irritation?

Over the last few years, the scents and fragrances in many leading haircare products have been linked to respiratory allergies and contact dermatitis and may even trigger asthma attacks in people with pre-existing asthma. Majority...
Your scapular health matters - gently does it!

Your scapular health matters - gently does it!

The ingredients that you typically find even in some of the top branded shampoos and skin products today contain chemical compounds which can trigger allergic reactions and even asthma attacks. You may not even know...