Organix Shampoos and Conditioners

September 10, 2009 at 12:30 pm | Posted in Hair | Leave a comment
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“Organix formulas contain organic active ingredients and are sulfate free and paraben free… plus, they smell absolutely incredible! So, go ahead… indulge your hair the way nature intended!”

- from the Organix ® website (also see the Organix blog on Blogspot)

Organix Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Collection

I love Organix Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Shampoo and Organix Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Conditioner. They smell like heaven.

I’m not the only one who loves the Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk line; the shampoo and conditioner get great reviews online:

From the Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Packaging

Indulge your senses with this exclusive blend of smoothing Tahitian vanilla bean oils to instantly nourish and moisturize, while silk amino proteins strengthen and seal your hair’s cuticles, revitalizing your hair, creating silky, smooth shiny hair.

Why we love it…
It’s smoothing, silky, luxurious, and totally addictive. It is utterly, completely and totally tempting.

Why you want it…
Smoothing Tahitian Vanilla Bean oils blended with exotic silk amino proteins create a decadent treat. All you need for soft, smooth, and seductive hair in one irresistible formula.

What’s in it for you…
A totally indulgent blend of Tahitian vanilla bean oils to instantly nourish and moisturize your hair while silk amino proteins strengthen and seal your hair’s cuticles. A can’t-say-no combination to keep your hair looking silky, smooth and shiny.

Organix Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Shampoo
INGREDIENTS: DI Water (Aqua), Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycol Distearate, Dimethicone Copolyol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamide DEA, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-11, Hydantoin, Silk Amino Complex, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Organic Vanilla Bean Oil, Shea Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Fragrance

Organix Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Conditioner
INGREDIENTS: DI Water (Aqua), Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Jojoba Oil, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Silk Amino Complex, Organic Vanilla Bean Oil, Shea Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

Organix Awakening Mocha Espresso Collection

I tried the Organix Mocha Espresso Shampoo and Conditioner. I wanted something to bring out the deep color in my hair. John Frieda brunette products contain coffee extracts, so I thought maybe the coffee stuff in the Organix Awakening Mocha Espresso line might have a similar effect… I’m not sure if it did or not, though a reviewer on Amazon said she got color-enhancing results.

Unfortunately, it felt like the shampoo cleaned my hair a bit too much. The conditioner was thick but not what I’d consider creamy, and it didn’t seem to moisturize enough. Smelled like yummy coffee, but the Awakening Mocha Espresso products just didn’t work for me.

Now, just because it didn’t work for my hair doesn’t mean it won’t work for you. The Organix Awakening Mocha Espresso collection gets rave reviews elsewhere (including on Amazon.com):


Organix Awakening Mocha Espresso Shampoo


Organix Awakening Mocha Espresso Conditioner

From the Awakening Mocha Espresso Packaging

Awaken your tired tresses with this exclusive blend of espresso bean extracts and cocoa bean oils for an indulgent and totally rejuvenating experience, while our sheer silk proteins add luminescent and multi-dimensional shine.

Why We Love It…
It’s a totally indulgent and awakening experience.

Why You Want It…
Dark, rich, decadent mocha from organic cocoa bean oils and espresso bean extracts glowing softly with sheer silk proteins for luminescent shine.

What’s In It For You…
Awaken your tired coif with this exclusive blend of organic cocoa bean oils and espresso bean extracts for rich full-bodied multi-dimensional tresses, along with sheer silk proteins for a glowing luminescent shine.

Organix Awakening Mocha Espresso Shampoo
INGREDIENTS: DI Water (Aqua), Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycol Distearate, Dimethicone Copolyol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamide DEA, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-11, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), DMDM Hydantoin, Silk Amino Complex, Espresso Bean Extract, Cocoa Bean Oils, Shea Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Fragrance

Organix Awakening Mocha Espresso Conditioner
INGREDIENTS: DI Water (Aqua), Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Jojoba Oil, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Silk Amino Complex, Espresso Bean Extract, Cocoa Bean Oils, Shea Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk vs Awakening Mocha Espresso

Both shampoos and both conditioners contain almost exactly the same ingredients. The only difference is that the Vanilla Silk line contains Organic Vanilla Bean Oil whereas the Mocha Espresso line contains Espresso Bean Extract and Cocoa Bean Oils. I really don’t understand why the two lines seem to have such different effects on my hair.

Has anyone else tried Organix products? How did they work out for you?

The Great Hair Experiment

September 9, 2009 at 12:30 pm | Posted in Hair | Leave a comment
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I just kind of jumped into everything without an explanation. Right now, I’m testing out different conditioners and trying to find the best routine for my hair.

The Sulfate-Free Shampoo Route

I used sulfate-free shampoos for at least eight months. I don’t necessarily believe the sulfate cancer-scare, but sulfates do irritate skin. I have acne, so I don’t need any extra irritants bombarding my skin.

Also, inflammation is the new anti-aging buzzword. Supposedly, many age-related problems are caused by inflammation, including damaged skin and thinning hair. I go mostly on logic, and the following seems logical to me: irritation causes inflammation, inflammation damages hair follicles, over time the damage accumulates and the hair follicles stop producing hair; sulfates cause irritation, therefore repeated use of sulfates can cause hair loss.

I have also read that SLS eats away at protein, so it can eat away the hair follicle and cause hair loss (Source).

Nothing’s certain, but why take the chance if I don’t have to? My hair may be a pain in the ass, but that doesn’t mean I want it to fall out. It’s better to prevent it now than to freak out later if it happens.

Anyway, I mostly used Organix Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Shampoo and Conditioner. I love vanilla—it’s my favorite scent—so the shampoo and conditioner are almost perfect for me. They’re my favorite shampoo and conditioner set. The shampoo seems to clean nicely, the conditioner is soft and creamy, and they both smell divine.


Organix Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Shampoo


Organix Soft & Silky Vanilla Silk Conditioner

When I needed to, I used Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Invigorating Shampoo and Conditioner. They are the most refreshing hair products I’ve ever used. (I tried Herbal Essences Degunkify Tingling Deep Cleaning Shampoo way back when… no tingle whatsoever. It was very disappointing.)


Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Invigorating Shampoo


Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Invigorating Conditioner

Shikakai Replaces Shampoo

I’ve decided to try foregoing shampoo altogether. Instead, I’ll see if Ayurvedic herbs can make my hair truly healthier. I haven’t used shampoo since August 20.

Ayurvedic herbs are supposed to help exfoliate the scalp and promote hair growth/prevent hair loss and make hair stronger and silkier and bouncier… Okay, yeah, they sound like too-good-to-be-true miracle treatments concocted by anti-everything-chemical crazies, but Indian women do have some of the best-kept hair, and they’ve used these methods for a very long time.

At first I used shikakai on its own, but now I’m trying out different conditioners to see if I can get better results (I color my hair and it’s wavy, so it needs help). I’m not using the conditioners’ matching shampoos. Saves my hair and my money. Plus, I’m trying out conditioners that I wouldn’t normally try because their matching shampoos contain harsh sulfates.

Right now, I clean my hair with shikakai, then I apply conditioner. I don’t put any other products on my hair: no leave-in conditioner, no anti-breakage serum, no nothing. I want to see how the conditioners perform on their own.

That’s the (basic) story so far.

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