Ever wonder what the actual benefits are of the ingredients listed on your favorite products? We’re not just talking about the “hot” ones that everyone has come to know and love, such as Coconut Oil or Shea Butter, but those that tend to be less talked about; the ones whose names may sound familiar, but their exact purpose is not so clear.
As always, we’re here to help! Highlighting a few lesser known ingredients from our own formulas, we’re sharing what it is that makes these underdogs so great.
For Scalp Conditions
1. Carrot Seed Oil
Vitamin and antioxidant-rich, this vegetable oil does an amazing job at hydrating both the scalp and hair. It increases circulation and alleviates flaking, rash, and itchiness due to skin conditions on the scalp. Carrot Seed Oil also protects the hair shaft, preventing breakage.
Products containing Carrot Seed Oil: Peppermint Tea Tree Conditioner + Hair Milk, JojOba Monoi Conditioner + Deep Conditioner
2. Vitamin E
Amazing for healing irritated or scarred skin, Vitamin E is the perfect component for treating a flaky scalp. It penetrates and repairs at the root while also increasing circulation. It reduces breakage as well! Implement a little into your routine and experience a decrease in shedding and an easier time retaining length.
Products containing Vitamin E: Coconut Shea Collection, JojOba Monoi Collection, Citrus Fusion Collection
3. Aloe Vera
Aloe can also help condition the hair. The plant is packed with vitamins and minerals that are incredibly moisturizing to the entire hair shaft. Whether applying directly from the leaf, or in juice or gel form, it maintains all its beneficial properties.
Products containing Aloe Vera: Almond Marshmallow Trio, Coconut Shea Collection, JojOba Monoi Collection, Peppermint Tea Tree, Hibiscus Honey
For Hair Growth
4. Acai
This superfood is packed with vitamins such as A, C, + E, and it contains omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. It’s also made up of many of the B-complex vitamins that are essential to natural hair growth. All of this goodness promotes a healthy environment for strands from root to tip and helps to reduce overall thinning + breakage.
Products containing Acai: Citrus Fusion Collection
For Dry Hair
5. Mango Seed Butter
High in antioxidants and fatty acids, Mango Seed Butter is perfect for combating dry hair. Its nutrient-rich composition helps to soften and seal moisture into the strand, protecting it from becoming brittle or damaged from environmental factors.
Products Containing Mango Seed Butter:Papaya Castor Collection
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Learn a bit more about what you’re feeding your hair with? We hope so! Quality ingredients are what EDEN is all about. We’re happy to share the knowledge! If you’re having trouble deciding exactly which collection to try (’cause don’t they all sound pretty great?), have a little fun by allowing your zodiac sign to do the picking! Click here to get more info on our key ingredients. In the comments below, tell us what natural ingredients you nurture your hair with.
See you next time!