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One Year Strong: John Masters Organics x Green Spark Anniversary Recap
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The Secret Behind a Sulfate-Free Lather
At some point or another most people have been told to remove sulfates from their hair care regimen. Whether it’s to prolong the vibrancy of hair color or because sulfates are known to irritate sensitive skin, there are more than a few reasons why banishing sulfates from your haircare routine is a good idea. You may be surprised at just how many shampoos and other beauty products contain sulfates such as sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS. SLS is an emulsifier and foaming agent that helps soaps, shampoos and cleansers create a foamy lather that makes skin and hair feel clean. However, that super-clean feeling can actually mean that skin and hair have been stripped of their natural, protective oils, leaving complexions and strands dried out and damaged with prolonged use. SLS also notoriously strips hair color, leaving vibrant, rich hues dull and faded. When it comes to natural hair care, many companies have chosen to eliminate sulfates, leaving their shampoos without lather entirely. These formulas tend to be thinner and more difficult to evenly distribute throughout the hair and scalp, which makes it tough to get an all-over clean feeling. Unfortunately, this has left natural shampoos with a reputation of being inadequate, or simply not being as enjoyable to use as a shampoo formulated with sulfates. Luckily, sulfates aren’t the only way to get a great lather. In all of our shampoos at John Masters Organics, we use naturally derived surfactants sourced from coconuts that provide our formulas with a rich, creamy foam, making every wash feel luxurious. In our fan-favorite Shampoo For Normal Hair With Lavender & Rosemary we use coconut-derived Cocamidopropyl Betaine to create our signature lather so you can enjoy a lush, effective wash that evenly distributes throughout hair for healthy, naturally clean locks from root to tip.
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Three Easy Swaps to Detox Your Beauty Routine
Taking the first steps to creating a more healthful, natural beauty routine can be intimidating. Here we’ve curated a list of three no-brainer swaps to help make your journey to a more natural beauty routine a cinch: Hair spray Although aerosols that contain ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have been banned since the ‘70s, modern aerosol sprays still use hydrocarbons and/or compressed gases that are notorious for their contribution to global warming. Every time you hit the nozzle on your favorite hair spray you simultaneously raise your carbon footprint. Make the swap and reach for our natural, USDA-certified organic Hair Spray that sprays with an ultra-fine mist. Its formula is powered with gentle ingredients like aloe vera and acacia senegal gum that give hair essential hold without drying it out or leaving a flaky residue. Shampoo & Conditioner Ironically, two products that are used to clean and nourish hair may actually contain some seriously dirty ingredients: harsh sulfate lathering agents, paraben preservatives, irritating fragrances, and damaging pthalates. These ingredients commonly cause skin irritations (such as rashes, eczema and acne), are potential hormone disruptors, and may be carcinogenic. Replace your conventional formulas with our naturally lathering Shampoos and intensely softening Conditioners for the healthiest hair and scalp you’ve ever had. Lip Balm Your favorite lip balm may actually cause your lips to become drier over time. Petrolatum is a common ingredient found in conventional balms and is a by-product of petroleum jelly. Petroleum is a mixture of hydrocarbons and other chemicals from crude oil. Petroleum and its variations may make your lips feel temporarily moisturized because of its thick consistency that creates a protective barrier over the skin. However, this barrier can suffocate lips by blocking them from absorbing moisture from the atmosphere –– basically, your skin can’t breathe. Instead, opt for a balm formula that’s packed with skin-loving botanicals, oils, and butters that truly hydrate and nourish, such as our fan-favorite Lip Calm. To learn more about ingredients that are never included in John Masters Organics formulations, check out our Absolutely Not List.
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Organic Shampoos That Actually Work
9 Best Organic Shampoos That Actually Work Written by: Lauren Balsamo The biggest struggle when it comes to shopping for an organic shampoo? Finding one that's *truly* natural, not just marketed as such. Thanks to a lack of FDA regulation, beauty brands can label their products with terms like "organic" or "natural," even if the ingredients list is actually filled with questionable ingredients like parabens or formaldehyde releasers. Shitty, right? And because I know you don't have the time to do hours of research to find an organic shampoo that's legit, I've done the hard work for you. Below, nine organic shampoos that substitute controversial ingredients for natural ones while still getting your hair super clean—all without the junk. Best Scalp-Friendly Organic Shampoo: John Masters Organics Scalp Stimulating Shampoo with Spearmint and Meadowsweet ($26) Give your scalp some love and lather up with this organic shampoo once a week. It uses meadowsweet flower extract along with eucalyptus and spearmints oils to deep-clean your scalp, get rid of flakes and build-up, and balance sebum production so it doesn't get too dry or too oily. And the spearmint helps boost circulation too, which is key for creating a healthy environment for hair to grow.