Herbal Essences Argan Oil Repair Shampoo & Conditioner Set, Moisturizes & Smoothes, Paraben-Free, Color-Safe, pH-Balanced, Citrus Scent, 20.2 Fl Oz, 2-Pack

Soft, not soggy
This stuff is great for the price. It cleans and moisturizes so well! It leaves my hair feeling clean and soft. It gives your hair enough volume that you can skip a wash if needed and you won’t be flat. It smells wonderful and has improved my dry hair/oily scalp combo situation in just a few uses! I think I’ve found my new favorite shampoo.

Chemical ingredient overview and my personal opinion/takeaway
This product contains1. tetrasodium edta a known byproduct of formaldehyde and sodium cyanide, it breaks down the skin barrier and is carcinogenic. It’s widely banned but still (legally) used as a preservative in low concentrations.Danger: High/rinse quickly and avoid prolonged exposure2. Glycol Distearate, the precursor to this chemical is used to manufacture anti freeze/ coolant for cars, but it’s not excessively dangerous or concerning for health and contributes quite alot to cleaning and maintaining hair. (Technically that precursor compound is actually organic.)3. Sodium benzoate, converts to a carcinogenic toxin when exposed to vitamin C or heat and light(Although entirely artificial it is partially derived/related from common benzoic acid from fruits)Danger: low to highDo not apply shampoo only, use conditioner to prevent exposure of this compound to the sun (Other compounds in shampoo may prevent citric acid from reacting violently with this compound.)4. dimethiconol/Dimethicone: Silicone based, current research suggests beneficial for skin health. Still a product similar to a very plastic glass do not dispose of set improperly could impact environment.note this is not a plastic, it is just very plastic (moldable) as it’s a silicon product.5. Benzyl alcohol: Fragrance, antioxidant, etc. Derived from fruit6. Sodium Salicylate/SS: Produced from Salicylic Acid/SA used in many other beauty products (SA is completely natural, but SS is not.) Can act as a NSAID (Pain reliever) and can kill cancer cells.7. guar hydroxypropyl-trimonium chloride, organic derivitive from plants and bacteria. Gives product conditioning properties. Helps reduce certain forces on hair which increases fluffy and increases quality without adding weight and flattening hair.8. Citric Acid/Vitamin C, natural compound/vitamin from citrus fruits9. TEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE, removes dirt and oils perfectly safe for use in low quantities10. TRIDECETH-10, provides shiny to hair without causing a greasy sensation or heavy hair, perfectly safe for use.11MISC. Various natural oils such as coco, aloe, argania, etc. Not safe for someone with allergies or who’s skin/scalp/hair is fragile. Also contains amino acids essential for health such as histidine.My personal experience with this product is that it’s not bad nor is it any worse than any product on the market, in fact it’s obvious gamble and proctor is doing better with this product than alot of others I’ve seen. But I would like to see the EDTA removed from this entirely. I love the scent and the mostly organic ingredients still waiting on my hair to dry. But so far it feels alot lighter and fluffy than other brands and products I’ve used.

i like it
I really liked this combo of two, they last approximately more than 2 months using it every day, so it’s very good… it cleans your hair well and leaves it soft.

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Smells amazing works good.

Generally Ive had very good experience with Herbal essence but this one makes my hair very hard which hasnt happened before. so Im not sure if this is authentic Herbal essence.

Love this set. Bought for my guest bath and ended up stealing it because it is so nice. Love the smell