Handcrafted Paradise Valley Argan Oil Shampoo Bar

Developed for hair and scalp, this handcrafted shampoo bar carries oakmoss, amber, lavender, peaches, and tonka beans as scent notes.

Sodium cocoyl isethionate, an ultra-mild cleanser noted for a thick lather, leads the cleansing base, with sodium lauryl sulfoacetate adding rich, stable foam and gentle grease removal. Behentrimonium methosulfate and cetearyl alcohol are usually used for slip, and argan oil is frequently used to smooth frizz while macadamia oil and cocoa butter add emollient softness.

Hair care engages touch at every step, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift buildup and surface bacteria from the hair and scalp (Bloomfield et al., 2007). Conditioning products add oils and lipids that smooth the hair surface and reduce fiber friction (Robbins, 2012). Styling and leave-in products add glide through the same surface smoothing, which lowers mechanical stress on the fibers during combing and styling (Robbins, 2012; Rele & Mohile, 2003). At any step, massage-like pressure on the scalp activates the touch receptors around the hair follicles (McGlone et al., 2014) and is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010).

Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.

Details

• Best used for hair that needs gentle cleansing, softness, and frizz control. Suited to those who tolerate tree nut oils, such as argan and macadamia oils.
• Responses vary from person to person.
• Scent: oakmoss, amber, lavender, peaches, and tonka beans notes
• Size: 1.9 oz (54 g)
• Sold as a single bar

Ingredients

Sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, cocamidopropyl betaine, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, panthenol, cocoa butter, argan oil, macadamia oil, daikon seed extract, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, proprietary blended fragrance

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