I really love this Balancing Clay Mask I’ve been using by Chella.  It’s for sensitive or acne prone skin (I have both!).  It dries on your skin to draw out impurities, but it doesn’t dry out your skin (big difference).

It’s got allatonin, vitamin B5, aloe vera and avocado oil to moisturize skin, but it also has hectorite clay, copper, vitamin C, green tea, seaweed, alfalfa, gotu kola and grape seed extract to draw out impurities, kill germs, promote cell renewal and neutralize free radicals.  It also has horse chestnut and ginger root to increase circulation and give your skin a nice glow.

I love it, love it, love it!  It makes my skin feel refreshed, smooth, moisturized and clean.

The hair mask I used is the Healing Neem and Coconut Hair Treatment Oil by Sundari (Christy Turlington’s skincare line).  It’s an oil you can put in your hair about 20-30 minutes before you take a shower (or you can even leave it in overnight).  It’s made from coconut oil, rice bran oil, neem oil (which has moisturizing and antiseptic properties), gotu kola oil (known as “tiger’s grass because wounded tigers often roll around in it for its wound-healing properties – how cool is that?), apricot kernel oil, triphala extract (a popular Ayurvedic herb), lavandin oil, palmarosa oil, rosewood oil and rose flower oil.

It has a nice, fresh, woodsy scent that I really like, and it’s a really nice hair conditioner.

Sundari means “a beautiful woman” in Sanskrit.  This line uses Ayurvedic principles and the products contain organic ingredients whenever possible. They never use artificial fragrances or dyes, and of course they never test on animals.

I’ve been coloring my hair for 16 years and I’ve done lots of damage. I have tried practically every salon and over-the-counter shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair. But natural and organic lines are still new to me. I have to admit, it took me a long time to try them because I didn’t really believe they would be good enough to repair damage.

So, I was pleasantly surprised when I tried Simply Organic Moisture Rich Shampoo and Moisture Rich Conditioner. To get straight to the point, my hair feels great. Despite its damage, after two weeks, it feels strong and soft and smooth.

The shampoo lathers well, even without the sulfates, and rinses easily. The conditioner detangles and smooths without weighing down my fine hair. They don’t leave a film like other natural products I’ve tried and if I didn’t know they were made from all-natural and organic ingredients, I would not have guessed they were any different from the popular salon brands.

Speaking of those ingredients, here’s why they’re so good for my hair. Simply Organic’s entire skin, hair and body care line of products are based on the olive leaf extract. The shampoo also contains organic honey and essential oils. The conditioner contains orange oil, lemon oil, honey, apple pectin, and shea butter, plus it has a pump dispenser, which makes it easy to get it out of the bottle, especially in the shower.

Hamadi Honey Soymilk Hair Wash

OK, so when I’m choosing a new beauty product, I have to admit I’m often influenced by what I see recommended in beauty magazines, as well as celebrity endorsements. That’s why Hamadi Hair Care first caught my attention. But, before I buy, my more practical side takes over and I start my research. This is what I discovered…

Hamadi is an all-natural hair care line developed by hair stylist Jamal Hammadi, creator of glamorous hairstyles for celebrities and supermodels. His line is 100% organic and made with organic essential oils and plant extracts. And they’re sulfate free, paraben free and biodegradable.

The first Hamadi products I decided to try was the Eco-Pack Style Duo, which includes two travel-size products, Honey Soymilk Hair Wash and Shea Leave In. The shampoo works great for fine, thin hair or anyone who wants volume, which describes me perfectly. The leave in is a conditioning styling cream that adds body and shine to fine hair or extra softening for damaged hair.

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If you’ve never used natural hair care before, the first thing you need to know is that they are super-concentrated. That means a little goes a long way. So, a nickel-size amount of shampoo and a dime-size amount of leave in was plenty for me, but I do have short hair.

Also, if you haven’t used sulfate-free products before, you have to remember that these products don’t really lather. However, that doesn’t mean they aren’t working. The shampoo cleanses just as good as a chemical-packed shampoo and yet is so much better for you hair. You do need to rinse well, however, to make sure you aren’t leaving any residue in your hair. After using it for a few days, my fine hair feels great. It wasn’t heavy at all. And my hair does seem to be fuller.

Hamadi Shea Leave In

The leave in was great for shine and smoothing down those new hairs and breakage that tend to stick straight up. However, the first time I used it, I applied a little too much and it looked greasy. Just a dab is all you need. If you have long hair, I would recommend using this leave in on your ends and then very lightly smoothing over the top for shine.

Both products are fragrance free, which means the natural ingredients are what you’ll smell. The shampoo contains ylang ylang and guaiac essential oils and smells somewhat woodsy. The leave in contains lemongrass, verbana, ylang ylang, and rosemary essential oils, as well as shea butter, leaving you with a rich, soothing scent.

Are you ready to try Hamadi for yourself? Then, enter our Hamadi Eco-Pack Giveaway and you could win the Hamadi Honey Soy Milk Hair Wash 4oz and Shea Leave In 4 oz (a $40 value).

To enter, just add a comment below and tell us what shampoo and conditioners you are currently using. Make sure to leave an e-mail address, so we can contact you if you win (don’t worry, we won’t use your info for anything else).

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