@lulu97,
@snoop,
@Sharpened
I'm running out of my HG prepoo, and I won't repurchase because I don't send funds to Shea Moisture anymore.
I'm trying my BEST not to add a new purchase to my line-up of staples.
Can you guys suggest how I could make this product at home:
http://www.jmoniquesnaturals.com/peppermint-pre-poo-with-cherry-bark-teas-8oz/ ? I've got a few of the ingredients at home.
What amounts of the ingredients below would you use? (I put a "strikethrough" through ingredients I don't have, but I'm willing to get them.)
I'm not going to invest in cherry bark, but instead try fenugreek seeds/power for silkiness.
Here's the prepoo product description, from the site:
Directions: Gently detangle hair. Apply Pre-Poo from root to tip. Cover with a plastic cap & allow to sit for 15 - 30 minutes. Rinse hair & follow wash regimen.
Ingredients: Water, Black Tea, Green Tea, Chamomile Tea, Aloe Vera Gel, Cherry Bark, Shea Butter, Palm Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Coconut Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Natural Emulsifying Wax, Peppermint Oil, Preservative.
Black Tea - Due to an abundance of antioxidants and caffeine, black tea is considered extremely beneficial for hair. Black tea can be incorporated into your hair care regimen for stronger and damage free hair. Caffeine present in black tea helps in decreasing DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), a hormone found in the scalp which causes hair loss. Thus, black tea helps in increasing hair thickness and lowering hair loss.
Green Tea - Green tea is known to inhibit the growth of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), which is known to hinder hair growth and cause hair fall. It also helps in preventing and curing common hair problems such as dandruff and psoriasis by reducing the inflammation due to its antiseptic properties. Green tea is also known to stimulate hair growth and soften the hair. It contains polyphenols, Vitamin E and Vitamin C, which are known to boost lustrous hair.
Chamomile Tea - Chamomile tea is innately instilled with amazing healing, anti-oxidant, cleansing and moisturizing properties. Chamomile is also found to be highly effectual in preventing and eliminating dandruff. In addition, it also soothes irritated scalp.
Cherry Bark - Wild cherry bark is a great conditioner for the hair. When applied, hair is smoother and silky.
Shea Butter - Contains fatty acids & plant sterols that are effective at healing the scalp & hair. It is effective in soothing dry itchy scalp or dandruff. Being rich in vitamins A and E, it soothes dryness, repairs breakage and mends split ends. Hence, it is extremely effective in providing relief against dry scalp, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.
Aloe Vera Gel - Clinical studies show that Aloe Vera enhances cellular rejuvenation and provides the building blocks for hair proteins. Additionally, its anti-inflammatory properties protect against damage to the scalp and hair. Helps to condition hair and adds slip.
Vegetable Glycerin - A humectant that attracts and retains moisture, resulting in supple and resilient hair that looks and feels full. Because Vegetable Glycerin pulls water from its surroundings, it is an effective moisturizer when used in a diluted form. It is especially good for dry, frizzy or brittle hair. In addition, it helps to alleviate dry or flaky scalps.
Rice Bran Oil - Vitamin E and antioxidant-rich oil provides nourishment to the hair follicles & scalp. The Ferulic Acid and Esters present in rice bran oil stimulate hair growth while theantioxidants, such as omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, nourish hair while staving off the affects of premature graying.
Coconut Oil - Coconut oil stimulates hair growth getting deep into its follicles & promotes the scalp health fighting against such problems as insect bites, lice and dandruff. It moisturizes dry hair and adds luster, shine and softness. Coconut oil prevents hair breakage and split ends, contributing to hair length. It also slows down hair loss.
Palm Oil - Contains the hard to find Toctrienols, which are members of the Vitamin E family. It has the ability to remove oil and dirt from hair and skin and also contains a refatting agent that helps restore the hair and skin's natural oils that most soaps and shampoos strip away.
Off to look up some recipes.
Thank you!!! I could NEVER have come up with this, and it doesn't look too, too difficult. I've got to figure out where to get E-wax and a preservative.
