Things I want to add to my reggie (Deep Conditioner)

November 10, 2010

Hello, hello. This particular blog is just, well I wanted to basically get my idea's down and the research I have done all gathered in one place so that I can refer to it.

I am trying not to be a product junkie but it is so very hard. I want to try so many things that I read about or see on Youtube. In an effort not to be a Product Junkie (PJ) I try very hard to use all the product before I buy new stuff. If I buy new stuff before I finish the old stuff I will cave and never go back to the old stuff.

This deep conditioner is all the rage I hear and I really wanted to try it:
Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle (Really excited to try this)
Ingredients:

1. Water
2. Stearyl Alcohol (Fatty alcohol)
3. Cyclopentasiloxane (Silicone but evaporates easily)
4. Cetyl Alcohol (Fatty Alcohol)
5. Dimethicone (Silicone/detangler)
6. Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine (Conditioning agent)
7. Glutamic Acid (Conditioning agent/Protein)
8. Fragrance
9. Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative)
10. EDTA (Preservative)
11. Methylchloroisothiazolinone (Silicone preservative)
12. Methylisothiazolinone (Preservative-Listed as a dangerous ingredient)
13. Ecklonia Radiata Extract Australian Sea Kelp Extract (Moisturize and conditioning)
14. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (AKA Aloe Vera-Improves the dry appearance of hair)
15. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (AKA Jojoba Oil-Humectant/moisturizer)

Well, I was excited to try this and I can see why so many people rave about how silky their hair was after using this product. It is full of Silicone's! OMG!! Ok seriously though, silicone this, silicone that and that one ingredient, when I google it all these articles say "Dangerous. Toxic etc" I think this will be a pass for me. I really wanted to try it, and I might have if it wasn't for all the silicone's in it. I mean silicone's will prevent the moisture from penetrating the hair shaft, your hair will be pretty but not healthy.

The alternative Deep Conditioner I wanted to try was:
Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask Professional

Ingredients:

1. Water
2. Cetyl Alcohol (Duplicate Ingredient)
3. Behentrimonium Chloride (Detangling Conditioner)
4. Cyclopentasiloxane (Carrier Silicone-Carries heavier silicone)
5. Dimethicone (Duplicate Ingredient)
6. Cetearyl Alcohol (Fatty alcohol)
7. Ethylhexyl Isononanoate (Fatty alcohol-Emollient)
8. Behenyl Alcohol (Duplicate Ingredient)
9. Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes Alba)
10. Cyclohexasiloxane (Duplicate Ingredient)
11. Olive Fruit Oil (Olea Europaea)
12. Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis)
13. Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine (Duplicate Ingredient)
14. Behentrimonium Methosulfate (Mildest Detangling  ingredient)
15. Amodimethicone (Silicone)
16. Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5)
17. Glycol Stearate (Emollient/Humectant)
18. Ceteth-2 (Derivative of cetyl alcohol)
19. Hydroxyethylcellulose (Thickener-Like air in bag potato chip bag)
20. Phenoxyethanol (Preservative)
21. Methylparaben (Preservative)
22. Propylparaben (Preservative)
23. Citric Acid
24. Mica (Opalescent)
25. Titanium Dioxide (Colorant and SPF)
26. Iron Oxide (Colorant)
27. Fragrance Boi oh boi, this product has a lot of ingredients! I still want to try this product because I am using the Daily conditioner and leave in product and I really like them. I probably like them because of the silicone's making me hair "feel" soft instead of actually being soft.

So what's a PJ to do? Search for silicone free product?

List of products I am pretty sure I can buy locally:

V05 Blushin' Apple conditioner
V05 Creamy Citrus Healthy Shine Conditioner
V05 Extra Body conditioner
V05 Free Me Freesia conditioner
V05 Fruitsation Naturals Conditioner
V05 Kiwi and Lime Squeeze conditioner
VO5 Lavender Luster
V05 Moisture Milks Strawberries and Cream conditioner
V05 Peaches & Cream
V05 Passion Fruit Smoothie Conditioner (Moisture Milks)
VO5 Silky Experiences Champagne Kiss
VO5 Spa Lemongrass and Chamomile
V05 Spa Volumizing Conditioner (Invigorating w/ Spring Water and Lemongrass)
V05 Strawberries and Cream
V05 Sun Kissed Raspberry conditioner
V05 Tangerine Tickle conditioner
V05 Tea Therapy Nourishing conditioner (Tranquility Calming Chamomile Tea)
Herbal Essence Protection Conditioner

Garnier Fructis (Fine Hair)
L'Oreal VIVE Fresh-Shine Conditioner
L'Oreal VIVE Non-Stop Volume Conditioner
L'Oreal VIVE Nutri-Gloss intensive shine masque
Nexxus Color Ensure Replenishing Conditioner
Nexxus Ensure Acidifying Conditioner & Detangler
Nexxus Humectress Ultimate Moisturizing Conditioner (I guess I will try this one, I have heard good things, I just hate the $10 price ><)Nexxus Keraphix
Suave Aloe Vera
Suave Juicy Green Apple
Suave Milk and Honey conditioner
Suave Naturals Fresh Berry Smoothie Conditioner
Suave Naturals Citrus Smoothie
Suave Naturals Juicy Green Apple Conditioner
Suave Naturals Lavender Conditioner
Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut Conditioner
White Rain Energizing Citrus
White Rain Extra Body conditioner
White Rain Jasmine conditioner
White Rain Regular conditioner

This blog took on a life of it's own and has become a monster! However, I feel good about the information I have gathered. It was hard work too! Anyway, I wanted to include shampoo's, conditioners, oils etc into this blog, but I don't think it will happen tonight. Look for my next blog. Things I want to add to my reggie (Shampoo and conditioner) part 2