Here’s Why You Should Make The Switch To Haircare With Natural Ingredients
OC Naturals' new Silky Smooth shampoo and conditioner harnesses the power of moringa oil, lotus extract, and aloe vera.
It’s crazy to think that some people spend hundreds of dollars on skincare but still grab the first shampoo and conditioner they see in the store.
Hair is everything. It deserves to be treated like a queen. And there’s nothing better for your hair than products that contain natural ingredients.
If you’re not already on board with haircare made with natural and plant-based ingredients, we only have one thing to say to you: why not?! Here’s everything you need to know so you can make the switch and treat your hair right.
It’s way better for you
You probably try not to put any products with toxins and harsh chemicals on your face. The same should go for your hair. Most traditional shampoos and conditioners are loaded with harsh ingredients like parabens, mineral oils, and even petrochemical cleaners. Ew.
They’re in there because they do things like clean and moisturise your hair. Unfortunately, they also strip your hair of its natural oils, dry your scalp, fade the colour in your hair, and can even irritate your skin.
Natural haircare products replace these nasties with organic or plant-based ingredients like aloe vera, wheat protein, lotus flower extract, macadamia nut seed oil, and coconut oil. Basically, a whole lot of things that are just much nicer for you.
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Your hair will thrive
It’s tempting to think we need hardcore ingredients to fix damaged hair, but it’s actually the opposite: these synthetics are probably what’s messing your hair up in the first place.
If your hair’s feeling dry, frizzy, and suffering from a bad case of split ends, it’s probably because the harsh ingredients in your shampoo are messing with its natural composition.
But natural haircare like OC Naturals’, which is Aussie owned and made, new Silky Smooth shampoo and conditioner uses plant-based ingredients and botanical actives to tame your mane without stripping it bare.
Silky Smooth uses moringa oil to help hydrate your scalp, lotus extract to promote hair growth, and aloe vera to help make your hair stronger, softer, and shinier.
There’s an OC Naturals shampoo and conditioner for every hair concern. Coco Repair helps revitalise damaged hair fibres and Deep Nourish moisturises dry hair. Anti-Dandruff does what it says on the label and Normal Balance does everything in between.
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It’s better for your skin
Guess where all those chemicals in your traditional shampoo and conditioner go when you rinse your hair out? Yep, all over your body.
You might never experience any harmful side effects, but the ingredients in synthetic haircare products can cause redness, irritation, and breakouts – especially if you have sensitive skin.
On the flip side, the ingredients in haircare made with natural, plant-based ingredients are actually good for your skin. Like moringa oil in Silky Smooth – it helps protects your hair against sun damage, but it can also hydrate dry skin and soothe inflammation.
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And it’s way better for the environment
It shouldn’t be a surprise by now to say that many of the synthetic ingredients in traditional shampoos and conditioners are just as bad for the environment as they are for you.
By switching to plant-based haircare, you’re helping cut down on the amount of harmful chemicals that go down the drain and are dumped in our oceans.
OC Naturals shampoo and conditioner is even made with the help of solar power and comes in recycled packaging (which you can put back in the recycling when you reach the end of the bottle). It’s also vegan and cruelty-free. You’ll be helping the environment and our furry friends every time you wash your hair.
Natural haircare is better for your hair, skin, and the environment. Really, making the switch is a no-brainer.
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100 percent Aussie made and owned, OC Naturals haircare range is available at Coles and independent supermarkets Australia-wide. Find the perfect shampoo and conditioner for your hair here.
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