| Sun Dog Hemp Oil Shampoo & Conditioner/Detangler |
Jane L. Bullock
Date: 11/18/2001,Revised - 3/11/06 |
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Introduction
Fall and Wintertime means many-shampoos time,
so I took this opportunity to try one of Hair Boutique’s many
lines of hair care products, Sun
Dog.
The shampoo and conditioner/detangler I tried
is for “normal to extraordinary” hair, and comes in a delightful
cedar/rosemary blend.
Interesting Hemp Oil Facts…
I
found the following information on hemp
oil as quoted from Doris
de Guzman, Chemical Market Reporter:
“Hemp oil is mostly valued for
its high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). At 80
percent, the hemp oilseed contains the highest concentration of
total PUFAs in the plant kingdom, the majority of which are the two
essential fatty acids (EFA) linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic
acid (omega-3). Its balanced EFA ratio, which closely matches human
nutritional requirements, makes hemp oil a suitable ingredient in a
variety of food, supplement and personal
care products. Added to the value of hemp oil is the
presence of a rare fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is
used to treat ailments such as neurodermatitis, arthritis and
premenstrual syndrome.”
How I Tested Sun Dog Hemp Oil Shampoo
& Conditioner/Detangler
I
put my hair through one of my many torture tests prior to
shampooing; I worked out, then vacuumed (truly one of the sweatiest,
most angst-ridden chores I perform), dusted, washed my floors, and
did the laundry. Now that my hair was thoroughly saturated with
sweat, dust, and grains of kitty litter, I was more than ready to
hit the showers.
I poured out a small amount of the Hemp Oil
Shampoo and massaged it into my hair. It lathered up well, and the
suds were fragrant with lavender and rosemary. (By the way, I really
love a high-lather shampoo, and this is one of them. You can make
GREAT “shampoo horns” with it, too!) The shampoo rinsed out
easily, and left my hair squeaking with cleanliness and gratitude.
I used a smaller amount of conditioner/detangler,
and worked it into my hair. It makes a light, silky lather, and has
a great moisturizing feel. It too rinsed out well, and my hair felt
extremely pampered and conditioned.
Shampoo Ingredients
Purified water, aloe vera gel, sodium lauryl
sarconsinate (corn and palm kernel), cocamidopropyl betaine
(coconuts), sodium lauryl lactilate (sugar beet), glycerine (veg.
soap byproduct), oleth 10 (palm kernel oil), hydroxypropyl guar
(seed tissue), organic hemp oil,
avocado oil, botanical extracts of chamomile, cucumber, kelp, and
soap bark, tocopheryl (Vitamin E), retinyl palmitate (Vitamin A),
citric acid (Vitamin C), sodium hydroxymethylglycinate
(plant-based), and essential oils of bergamot, cedar, lavender, and
rosemary.
Conditioner Ingredients
Purified water, aloe vera gel, behentrimonium
methosulfate (canola oil) (and) cetearyl alcohol (coconut and palm
oil), glycerine (veg. soap byproduct), dimethicone copolyol (silia),
organic hemp oil, avocado oil, botanical extracts of chamomile,
cucumber, kelp, and soap bark, pantheon (Vitamin B5), tocopheryl
(Vitamin E), retinyl palmitate (Vitamin A), citric acid (Vitamin C),
sodium hydroxymethylglycinate (sugar beet), and essential oils of
bergamot, cedar, lavender, and rosemary.
PLEASE NOTE: No
animal ingredients or testing.
Fragrance
In using the shampoo, you’ll notice the
lavender and rosemary right away. The scent is strong and clean, and
makes the hair smell wonderful.
The conditioner has a stronger essence of
lavender, and also makes the hair fresh and clean-smelling.
Packaging
The packaging for the Sun Dog products looks
great—it reminds me of the labeling you see on those hideously
expensive suncare products in spas. The label is Inca gold, with a
shimmery-gold outline, with neat “hieroglyphics” at the bottom
in teal and red. The Sun Dog trademark barking dog is teal, and the
lettering is black. The bottles themselves are golden-brown plastic
with black pop-tops (very handy for wet hands in the shower!).
Conclusion
I liked using this shampoo and conditioner, and
love the fact that the ingredients are so hair-friendly.
Additionally, the scent gives you that sought-after spa experience
in the shower!
Jane’s Rating
On my own scale of 1-10, 10 being the best, I
give Sun Dog Hemp Oil Shampoo &
Conditioner/Detangler a 9!
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