Healthy and Flake Free Scalp with Heads & Shoulders Moisture Care

Being a curly haired girl with scalp issues (Dandruff, dry scalp) I'm always on the hunt for products that will relieve my problems but not be too harsh for my hair.

I also noticed alot of dandruff shampoos are not great for dry scalp and always make my scalp more dry thus making me have more problems than before.

So when I was given the chance to try Heads & Shoulders Moisture care line courtesy of BzzAgent I was thrilled. I saw he product instore but was not sure it would be a good fit for me and my curls.

I received 3 out of 4 products to try from the Heads & Shoulders Moisture care line :

Moisture Care 2-in-1 is formulated with vitamin E-rich almond oil and coconut essence to deliver enriched moisture to your scalp, giving you deeply hydrated, flake-free* hair and scalp. The shampoo + conditioner fights dry scalp, calms itchy scalp**, relieves irritation**, reduces redness**, controls flaky scalp** and leaves hair looking beautiful and smelling great.

Moisture Care Co-Wash complements your hair and scalp routine to fight flakes* and leave hair moisturized and manageable. This cleansing conditioner contains vitamin E-rich almond oil and coconut essence to revitalize your hair while fighting dry scalp, calming itchy scalp**, relieving irritation**, reducing redness**, controlling flaky scalp and leaving your hair looking and smelling wonderful.

Moisture Care Scalp Soother has a non-greasy formula with peppermint oil and vitamin E that’s exactly what you need to provide cooling relief and improve moisture balance in between washes. Use it for instant scalp soothing on wet or dry hair.

*visible flakes; with regular use
** based on a 2013 survey of U.S. dermatologists


I first tried the Moisture Care 2 in1, I never had good results with a 2 in 1 before but I decided to give it a try, Unfortunately this will not be used again... I worked wonders for my scalp but I did not like the way it made my hair feel. I tried to just use it on my scalp in the beginning but that is impossible. Overall I gave it 3 stars.

Next I tried the scalp soother in between wash days, I really loved this product. It has a nice, not overwhelming peppermint scent and tingles when you apply it to your scalp. I also love that is was non greasy so I didn't feel like there would be product build up. 5 stars!

Last but not least I tried the co wash, I heard of cowashing and I like the idea but I know I need more for my scalp. I really liked the consistency of the cowash and I liked the way it felt on my hair. I also think it did a good job on my scalp and hair. 4 stars.

In my opinion I think you should give them a try.







I received these products complimentary for my honest and unbiased review.

DIY Spring - Food scraps in bloom

Food scraps, salvaged and revived into plants

Did you know that alot of veggies are just 1 step away from being a new plant?

Carrot tops,

Celery ends

Lettuce ends

Onion & garlic sprouts


I like to collect the scraps and place them in water to see what will come up.

So far I have sprouted carrots, celery, lettuce, onions and garlic.

Refresh VoxBox | Montagne Jeunesse Black Seaweed Peel Off Masque

Montagne Jeunesse Black Seaweed Peel Off Masque

I really enjoyed my peel off masque, the smell was a little funky but what do you expect from seaweed?

The results were wonderful, I really felt a difference in my face for the day and the next. It was a deep clean that you can't get from just washing your face every day.

I think my masque took a little bit more than 20 minutes to dry, maybe 30-40 but it was a chilly day.


Here are some links where you can explore more about this lovely product and brand.

Montagne Jeunesse Website

Facbook

Twitter

Pinterest 

and a link to buy your own masque

Black Seaweed Peal Off Mask

*I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster.

Refresh VoxBox | L'occitane Shea Butter Light Comforting Cream

  L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Light Comforting Cream

Refresh VoxBox

 

 

From a tiny little jar I received I became a believer in the power of L'occitane.

 Moisturizing, hydrating and grease free... This.. is.. a.. miracle...

Plus the power of 5% shea butter gives it a great boost.

 
*I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster.

L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Light Comforting Cream  

Refresh VoxBox 2015

Refresh VoxBox

What I got:

Montagne Jeunesse Black Seaweed Peel Off Mask
Made with chopped black Laver Seaweed (from the Welsh seaside) and crushed Sea Buckthorn berries. This Masque will leave your skin refreshed and revived.

Dentek Flossers
Flossing is essential to a healthy clean mouth, I'm not always a fan of bobbin floss so when I was given these to try I was completely happy. They do a great job cleaning and reaching in the back of my mouth. I also love the textured pick at the end for the stubborn spots and each flosser can be used as a tongue cleaner. Besides removing food it does a great job at reducing and removing plaque and fighting bad breath.

L'OCCITANE comforting cream
My go to for dry winter skin, non greasy and very moisturizing and a super bonus its perfect for sensitive skin. 5% Shea butter keeps your skin hydrated all day.

SkinnyGirl Dark Chocolate Pretzel Nutritional Bar
I love to snack and these are the perfect snack for me the snacker. I never like dark chocolate or pretzel and I figured this would a disaster... WRONG! This combo is so tasty and filling for the perfect boost. 160 Calories, 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber makes for a very decadent healthy snack.

Beanito Chip
My love for these chips are endless, I have a corn allergy and everything is made with corn (I mean everything!!!) so its very hard to avoid corn. Plus I love to snack on chips, I'm a savory snacker. I was given two chip flavors to try, Restaurant Style and Nacho Cheese.

Covergirl UltraSmooth Foundation
Covergirl's UltraSmooth Foundation is a miracle in a bottle at an amazing price. I get flawless coverage for all my problem areas without worries. The Olay infusion also leaves my skin soft and touchable.

Listerine Freshburst pocketpaks 
When you can't chew gum to freshen you breath these Listerene Freshburst pocketpacks are a perfect alternative. They kill 99% of bad breath (in lab test) and really get the job done.

Orgain Nutritional Shake coupon
A nutritious shake for people who skip breakfast (Guilty!) and want to fuel up and not be a zombie all day. I received a coupon so that meant I had to hunt down the product, not fun but hey why turn down a day of shopping? 

I received these products compliments of Influenster in the RefreshVoxBox.

Moda VoxBox

So I was chosen to receive a Moda VoxBox. ***Yay!!!***

My box contained lots of lovely stuff.

I'm suppose to tell you the good and the bad, but I looooved everything! 

I also linked to all the products for easy shopping!

I received 3 Rimmel London Products

Scandaleyes Rockin' Curves Mascara in Extreme Black

I thought the brush was going to be a pain, but it really helps give your lashes volume and the color is perfect.

Moisture Renew Lipstick in As You Want Victoria

A nice pinkish red color, give my lips the moisture it needs also.

Moisture Renew Universal Transparent Lip Liner

 No more looking for lip liner that matches the lipstick, this is perfect for any color and its moisturizing.


I also received

Hair Food Moisture Hair Mask


Very yummy smelling hair masked for my dry locks. I love that its paraben and mineral oil free. It moisturizes very well. When I make my own DIY hair mask, I always add honey so I love that this mask has some already added.

Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa

Everyone loves hot cocoa and this one is made with 5 simple ingredients - Sugar, Cocoa, Nonfat Milk, Salt and Natural Flavor. I made mine with hot milk like it stated for a richer experience.

Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer

By the middle of September my skin was dry. I hate how dry my skin gets during the fall/winter season. Thankfully I was given this product to try. It really helped improve my dry skin and it smells wonderful.

Puffs SoftPack

Whoever thought of this is a genius, what I always loved about those small portable nose tissues was the softness of the pack. Now that I can buy a large package its even better. Of course I already love Puffs Basic.  

and last but not least

Resource Spring Water

100% Natural spring water with electrolytes is wonderful for after a workout. I'm trying to stay away from dyes and sugar (powerade) so this is a perfect alternative. Bonus is the bottle is 50% recycled!

Overall I loved everything, not sure if it was because it was free. *teehee*

Soothing Oatmeal Hair Mask

Adapted from MopTop Hair

Taking care of your scalp is essential to your hair feeling and looking its best, from beginning to ends!  Oatmeal is well known for treating skin disorders such as eczema and dryness. It is also rich in B vitamins and Beta-glucan, which softens and protects your hair follicles.  If you suffer from dandruff, a sore scalp from over processing, or scalp inflammation, oatmeal will help soothe, condition and protect. Here's a simple recipe...

SOOTHING OATMEAL HAIR MASK

1 cup of oatmeal
1/4-1/2 cup of warm water
1 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil

Take 1 cup of oatmeal. (Quick cooking is fine, but I highly suggest less processed and organic.) In your food processor, pulse the oatmeal until it is a powder. This way, you don't have a big mess in your sink or bathtub, and you don't have oats stuck in your hair!  You may also try Aveeno Oatmeal Bath packets for a quick start! 

Add about 1/4-1/2 cup of warm water, and a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, which will aid in nourishing your hair and soothing your irritated scalp.

Lather mask on to the top of your head, and massage into your scalp. Double the recipe if needed for super thick or and long hair.

Rinse with warm water and cleanse with Sulfate Free Shampoo.

I suggest leaving in this mask for around 10 minutes to get the full effects. This treatment is safe to do on a weekly basis.

Your hair will be silky soft, not oily, and not caked on with oatmeal. Your scalp will be soothed from irritants.


Enjoy ;)