Earth Science Deep Conditioning Masque Review!

 Earth Science Deep Conditioning Masque

I'm no hair expert, but I love trying new hair products in hopes of being able to better manage my mane. I have very thick, fine, curly, dry hair. Oddly, I have a mixture of two different types of curls throughout my hair - some are wavy and then underneath my hair, they're a bit tighter. So basically, tangles galore.

I've tried several leave in conditioners in my days, but I have never really been impressed with any of them. I suppose I've held my expectations a little too high, and most of the time expect the leave-in to act as a little genie and transform my fried hair into hair that's fit enough for a Pantene commercial.

After trying so many, I settled on using Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner on a daily basis. It's cheap, and it keeps my hair soft and more manageable.

For the past couple of months, I've been using Earth Science Deep Conditioning Masque and I really like it!

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Luscious deep-conditioning masque repairs dry, damaged, colored or over processed hair. Penetrates and coats the hair shaft in natural silk protein to strengthen and nourish inside and out. Leaves hair soft, tangle free and smooth; not sticky or weighed down. no animal testing, always paraben free.

The directions are to squeeze out any excess water from your hair after shampooing, and generously apply the conditioner to your hair, letting it penetrate you hair for five minutes. Then rinse, and style as usual.

For the best results, you really have to follow the directions. I often take quick showers, and leave it in for about a minute in dripping wet hair and it just doesn't work the same.

Make sure to squeeze out excess water from your hair and then apply a good amount of product in your hair, working it through your ends. **To evenly distribute the conditioner through your hair, it's a good idea to have a wide tooth comb on hand and brush through your hair and work the conditioner through all of your hair. Often times with conditioner, you'll end up holding all of your hair together in a pony tail and distributing the conditioner to the outside of your hair, missing most of the hair that's in-between.

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The consistency is a thick cream, that doesn't turn watery once it hits your hair. It reminds me a bit of the conditioners that often come in boxed hair dyes. It smells extra fresh and isn't at all overpowering.

Wait five minutes. If you can wait even longer, it's worth the wait! Shave your legs, brush your teeth, cut your nails, exfoliate - do whatever you've gotta do to pass a little time. Now, rinse with cool water to close your hairs cuticles and to promote healthy shine.

Let me tell you, my hair feels like silk. Cliche I know, but it feels amazing. I actually use it a couple days out of the week - every week, and it doesn't weigh my hair down or cause any build-up.

What I love the most is how much more manageable my hair is when I use it. I never have tangles, and my hair doesn't feel dry when I'm blowdrying. I also notice less breakage and my flat iron and/or curling iron glides through my hair much easier. It leaves my hair feeling light and fresh. The only downside is because it leaves my hair so soft, sometimes my curls don't hold as well by the end of the night. I think that happens with many leave in conditioners.

I'm overall really happy with this product and will most likely re-purchase.

You can find Earth Science products at your local Whole Foods or from various online retailers. Visit the Earth Science website for a list of locations.

Ingredients: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Trideceth 12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Ethylhexl Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.

What are some of your favorite leave-in conditioners?

Earth Science Purfection Hand Cream Review!

Earth Science Purfection Hand Cream

I've never in my life suffered from dry hands, but this winter has been very hard on my hands, and since late October, I've actually developed eczema on my hands. With that said, my hands have been needing a lot of moisture throughout the day to keep them from cracking, and burning by the end of the day.

Since I'm busy throughout the day, I can't really put anything too thick and greasy on my hands, so I mostly have to rely on hand creams that absorb quickly, but don't always provide enough moisture.

Recently I was given the chance to try out Earth Science Purfection Hand Cream, and I was more than happy to give it a shot - especially since my hands have been so dry, I'd be a good candidate to see if this product performs well on dry skin.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Rich in vitamins C and E, aloe vera, shea butter and jojoba, this luxurious hydrating cream soothes and softens hands. Pure and effective, this is Earth Science�'s best skin remedy for dry, chapped hands. pH 5.5

Earth Science Purfection Hand Cream

Considering I've never heard or read about this product prior, I had pretty low expectations of the product before trying it out. I was very happy to see that this product delivers.

The consistency of the hand cream is very luxurious and creamy. It's a little on the thicker side, but not as thick as a "butter" type cream. It gives a cooling sensation to my hands as I rub it in, which feels incredibly nice on my skin, considering my hands get to the point where they are burning and I can't even bend my fingers.

The cream absorbs right away without leaving a greasy residue on my skin. There are some lotions that when you use them, your hands will drink it up without even leaving your hands feeling moisturized. This cream on the other-hand, really makes my skin feel "plump" and rejuvenated.

I've actually become a little bit addicted to this cream because of it's great moisturizing ability without any mess. I like applying a small amount to my hands throughout the day (whenever I remember) and I always make sure to carry a tube in my handbag.

Nivea Cream has always been my go-to cream, and it's an incredible hand cream (highly recommend) but I just prefer the squeeze tube packaging and it's a little less messy. I won't stop using Nivea, but I will continue using both products and I plan on purchasing a tube of the Purfection Hand Cream once mine is finished (I'm almost there! eek!)

I haven't gone hunting down this product yet in stores, but I'm hoping to find it easily. There are many online retailers (Drugstore.com, Vitacost, Amazon, etc) that stock this product as well as a full list of retailers on Earth Science's website. For a list of locations of where to purchase Earth Science products, click here.

Ingredients: Water (aqua), cetearyl alcohol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl olivate, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), sorbitan olivate, glycerin, stearic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, tocopheryl linoleate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, sodium hyaluronate, meadowfoam estolide, echinacea purpurea extract, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, hydrolyzed soy protein, calendula officinalis flower extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, camellia oleifera (green tea) leaf extract, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, althaea officinalis (marshmallow) root extract, panax ginseng root extract, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract, lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil,vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, potassium sorbate, cetearyl glucoside, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, fragrance (parfum).

PROS: Creamy texture, gives a cooling sensation to the hands, absorbs quickly, doesn't leave the hands greasy/oily, no obnoxious scent, paraben-free, no animal testing, pH balanced.

CONS: It's pretty rare not to find any cons, but I haven't found any in using this product.

PACKAGING: The packaging is very standard. It's available in 3 sizes: 2 and 4 oz squeeze tubes (convenient for travel) and a 16 oz pump dispenser bottle.

OVERALL: I would definitely recommend this hand cream and I could see it being beneficial for every skin type. Because it doesn't feel heavy, it will work well on those with mild to moderate dryness, yet just as well for those with severe dryness. It's slightly expensive - around $10 for a 4 oz tube (price varies) but it works very well for me, and I think it's worth every penny!

Do you suffer from dry hands? What are some of your favorite products? I know L'Occitane Hand Cream is very popular, but I haven't tried it!

Disclaimer: This post contains a product sample provided by the manufacturer for consideration. All opinions expressed in this post are my own, and reflect my honest opinion based on my personal experience with using this product.