Review (5/5): Argan Oil Is Not Snake Oil
I've been used this specific shampoo only a couple of times as it was offered by vendor as a 'for review' item but we've been into Argan Oil shampoos for the past half year or so and we are very happy with the results. In fact our teenage daughter insists that whatever shampoo we purchase it contains the Argan Oil.
This shampoo provided a thorough, gentle cleaning of my hair and scalp and there is not discomfort or itchy feeling whatsoever after use which is a good thing. Our daughter likes it too but she observed that 'it smells funny'. I do agree that there is a strong, not necessarily unpleasant, smell for a brief few seconds while you are applying the shampoo on hair.
Additional facts worth sharing:
- It comes in a tube and a tube this size should probably last 2-3 months if used by a couple of people so, while the price is higher than what you'll typically see at a supermarket, it's not THAT high when spread over several months and it's worth the extra few dollars.
- While it's not stated anywhere, it seems to act as a conditioner. I would not use use a conditioner after this shampoo myself.
- For what is worth, the ingredients include: Aloe leaf extract, Argan oil, Xanthan gum and dozen of ingredients that are difficult to spell or pronounce but the maker promise that there are no petrochemical derivatives or parabens and that no animal testing was conducted.
The odds are I will continue to use this shampoo until I am made aware of a superior product. Until then, I am happy with it.
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NOTE: If you are curious about Argan oil - apparently very good for both hair and skin - Wikipedia has a very good article.