Seabuckthorn Shampoo 240 ml by Living Libations
At last, a shampoo pure enough toordain our mane. The Seabuckthorn Shampoo brings out the best inall hair types without the chemical suds! Filled with a bounty of nature's botanicalessences and herbs, our shampoo will nourish and harmonize your hair withoutweighing down your mane. Indulge in a cascade of botanical delights showeringupon your lovely locks. Healing herbs are lovingly infused in golden jojoba oiland swirled together with aromatic plant essences to create a functional workof art. Each batch takes over a month to create! This shampoo is so pure thatit may be diluted to use as a body wash. Many people find that they can washtheir hair less often with our Seabuckthorn Shampoo. The Shampoo works well with our Shine On Conditioner.
The mild sudsing of the shampoocomes from the combination of coco-protein and yucca root. Coco-protein isderived from the sugars, proteins and fatty acids of organic, virgin coconutoil. Coco-protein is a non-ionic saponifer that has been tested to be *free ofany recognized side effects. It is not detected in human tissue or urineand isfree from ethylene oxide (which can cause nitrosamine contamination) and alsofree from preservatives. It has excellent dermatological compatibility and alsohas low environmental impact as it is highly bio-degradable. Coco-protein isnot related to any of the sulfates, sulfides, or other surfactants which arebest avoided. The roots of the Yucca plant have been used traditionally byNative Americans as a natural body, hair, and laundry soap. Yucca root is veryhigh in saponins, the soap making ingredient, which causes the lather in ourshampoo. This special root also has emollient properties which have a soothingeffect on the hair shaft. This shampoo will invite your hair to shine and yourheart to sing in the shower.
Directions: Massage a smallamount into wet hair. Add water as necessary to create lather. Rinse. ApplyShine On Hair Conditioner. May be diluted further to use as a Body Wash and abubble bath.
For Babies and Children:perfectly gentle for your pure little beings’ hair and body ~ yet, you would beamazed at how truly young hair can be liberated from the modern concepts ofhair care. Here is a little secret: sometimes for fun we make a bubble bath forour son Leif with the Seabuckthorn Shampoo; yet, usually we add salt and bakingsoda to his bathing waters to cleanse and refresh his body and spirit. Hishealthy locks are clean as can be and we have only washed his hair three timesin his four happy years of life!
Ingredients In-depth:
Organic and/or wild craftedingredients with pure spring water: herbal infusions of calendula, red clover, oats,coltsfoot, horsetail, comfrey, nettles, chamomile, and bladderwrack seaweed ingolden jojoba oil; yucca and coco-protein to saponify; orange wax;supercritical extracts of seabuckthorn, sage, and rosemary; and essential oilsof grapefruit, peppermint, vetiver, and lime.
Seabuckthorn Berry Oil, Hippophae rhamnoides, our specialsuper-critical extract balances and harmonizes the lipid layers of the skin. Itis beneficial for all skin types. Sea buckthorn gets to the root cause ofimbalances in the skin by going deep within the lipid layers and healing fromthe inside out. Seabuckthornis extraordinarily rich and vital oil that isperfectly balanced in omega 3, 6, 7 and 9 oils. Our sea buckthorn berry oil isa special extract that is able to capture over 190 bioactive substances in onedrop! The oil is also potent in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties,carotenoids like beta carotene, and phytosterols that reduce redness and helpheal mucous membranes. We have been using sea buckthorn in many of our formulassince 1994 and have found that it regenerates cells, protects against cellwater loss and is rich in vitamins C, E, and pro-vitamins A and B. Seabuckthornoil is also rich in lipids, beneficial fatty acids and rare palmitoleic acids.All of these extraordinary plant properties contribute to regenerate andrevitalize connective tissue. Also rich in rare palmitoleic oils, our specialsuper critical extract is able to capture over 190 bioactive healingconstituents from the edible sea buckthorn berry. This oil is potent inhydrophilic and lipophyllic antioxidants such as carotenoids, ascorbic acid andtocopherols. These carotenoids have been extensively studied for theirphoto-protective qualities as sunscreens and protectors against intrinsic damage.Super-critical sea buckthorn oil also contains natural anti-inflammatorycompounds and phytosterols that reduce redness and help heal mucous membranes.
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, Rosemary is anherbaceous revive-alive-verve-tonic with a refreshing, penetrating aroma. Inour shampoo we use a special super-critical extraction that boosts rosemary into super antioxidant classification.This type of extraction yields a potent andpure nectar of Rosemary that contains hundreds of plant bio-actives. Researchersat the University of Catania in Italy have shown that super-critical rosemaryextract helps protect the skin cells which may prevent age-related skin damage.The study also showed that Rosemary antioxidant was shown to preserve aprotective protein in the skin called HSP70. The role of this protein is toreduce the damage that stress, free radicals, and other toxins can do to skincells. Rosemary antioxidant is known to help strengthen the skin’s capillariesand strengthens the stability of our shampoo. This complete symphony ofRosemary allows us to experience all the gifts that this beautiful plant has tooffer our hair. Rosemaryis known for strengthening and nourishing the wholehead: hair follicles, shaft, and scalp. It helps keep the hair that you havehealthy and happy. Supercritical Rosemary will bring on the shine, volume andvibrancy in your hair.
Grapefruit, Citrus paradisii essential oil, a cheeryoil that is uplifting and euphoric. Giddy grapefruit is a wonderful astringentthat tightens and tones. It is also invigorating to the scalp, and helpspromote lymphatic flow.
Peppermint, Mentha piperita, perky peppermint clearsthe mind and brings its cache of cooling anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatorycompounds to care for dry, flaky scalps. Peppermint inspires circulation andwakes up the scalp to balance sebum production and leave the hair shiny andsoft.
Vetiver, Vetivera zizanodes essential oil, is arooted, earthy and grounding essence with a deep, mysterious fragrance. Vetiveroil is distilled from the root of a tropical grass and has a calming effect onthe scalp. Vetiver moisturizes and strengthens the hair shaft.
Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, this fresh, citrusyscent supports shiny, happy hair. Lime helps to clean the hair by releasingtrapped dirt and oils and renewing luster.
Herbal Infusions in Golden JojobaOil:
The herbs listed below are quite well known and researched for supporting ahealthy scalp and beautiful hair. Each herb is individually infused in OrganicGolden Jojoba oil - some for a moon or more. The herbs blend their traditionalhealing properties with the soothing jojoba oil. This process enhances thetherapeutic properties of both the jojoba and the botanicals. The end result isherbal infused oil that is a readily absorbed, nourishing nectar for your hairshaft and scalp.
Golden Jojoba Oil, Simmondsia chinensis, this oil isnaturally rich in lipids and peptides creating a soft, silky, feel that haslong lasting conditioning effects on the skin. Jojoba balances the sebum productionin all skin types.
Calendula, Calendula officinalis, reveals sunnybright yellow petals packed with positive, potent properties.Theseanti-inflammatory, antiseptic and astringent properties offer a wide rangeof body care applications. In our shampoo, calendula is soothing to the scalp.
Red Clover, Trifolium pretense, is quite commonlyknown for its' sweet pinkish-purple blossoms popping on the hillsides.Botanically red clover offers a rich source of vitamins and minerals thatsupport strong hair, skin, and nails.
Oatstaw, Avena staiva, rich in nutrients such asVitamins A, B, and E. Oatstraw
Horsetail, Equisetum arvense, like it sounds,horsetail helps nourish hair with nutrients including silica and B vitamins. Itis rich in cysteine which helps to condition the hair. H
Coltsfoot, Tussilago farfara, is one of the firstflowers to bloom in spring,
Comfrey, Symphtum officinalis, nourishing, comfyComfrey comes from the Latin confirma which means "with strength” and symphtum"to unite”. This mucilaginous plant is known for its high allantoin contentwhich gives it a slippery feel and helps stimulate the growth of healthytissue.
Nettles, Urticaurens, aremineral rich botanicalthat provides the hair with deep nourishment, oxygenation and stimulation.Nettles help to fortify hair fibers and renew growth.
Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis, is a well-loved andsoothing herbal that calms itchy scalps and conditions the hair beautifully.
Bladderwrack Seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, issucculent seaweedthat is naturally mucilangenic being both stimulating and tonifying for thehair.
Orange Wax, Citrus aurantium dulcis, is a semi-solidwax that is extracted from the pressed peels of oranges..
Yucca and Coco-Protein are thesaponifiers that help our Seabuckthorn Shampoo have its purely natural,botanical sudsing action. Coco protein is derived from the sugars, proteins andfatty acids of organic, virgin coconut oil. Coco-protein is a non-ionicsaponifer that has been tested to be *free of any recognized side effects. Itis not detected in human tissue or urineand is free from ethylene oxide (whichcan cause nitrosamine contamination) and also free from preservatives. It hasexcellent dermatological compatibility and also has low environmental impact asit is highly bio-degradable. Coco-protein is not related to any of thesulfates, sulfides, or other surfactants which are best avoided.
Yucca, Yucca elata, also known as soap tree isa native plant to the America Southwest.The roots of Yucca are very high insaponins and have been traditionally used by Native Americans a
