Review: Aubrey Organics Calaguala Fern Shampoo
Price: £10.49 for 325ml
Rating: 
Link: http://www.aubreyorganicsuk.co.uk
Ingredients: Deionized Water, Coconut Oil-Corn Oil Soap, Soap Bark Extract, Yucca Root Extract, Carrageenan, White Pine Bark Extract, Organic Lemon Peel Oil, Calaguala Extract, Cade Wood Essential Oil, Organic Evening Primrose Oil, Aubrey’s Preservative (Citrus Seed Extract, Vitamins A, C and E).
After many months of struggling with severe dandruff, and after researching a plethora of different products, I finally settled on this unusual shampoo for oily hair and scalp. It’s currently my most valued and reliable hair-care product.
Initial Impressions: Aubrey Organics products are always very professionally presented and this is no exception. The bottle looks exactly like something you might find on any supermarket shelf, but without all the usual nasties inside. The shampoo itself is a slightly jelly-like substance in a deep brown colour which has a light, fresh aroma. I’ve used two bottles so far, the first one seemed slightly more watery, but it isn’t unusual for natural products to differ slightly between batches.
Application & Results: The shampoo is very easy to apply and lathers up pretty well. It doesn’t sink into the skin, so I have to massage it onto my scalp quite thoroughly then work on the hair itself. Once applied, I leave it on for a few minutes and rinse off.
When dry, my hair has a little bit of volume, which is a boon as it’s usually very limp and fine. It’s also quite soft and a little bit silky. There are a few tangles, but as long as I work them out quickly, it’s not a problem.
My scalp is relieved of the troublesome itching, but if I leave it longer than 24 hours between washes it sometimes comes back. This isn’t a negative point though as most shampoos leave me itchy within hours of washing. It tends to keep my dandruff reasonably at bay unless I have a flare-up.
Review Conclusion: This is *almost* the perfect shampoo, but I can only give it 4 hearts because it doesn’t keep my dandruff totally under control and that’s the Holy Grail for me. Otherwise, the mild ingredients really suit my sensitive scalp and dull hair, so this one is definitely a keeper! :D
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Product Reviews | Becky | February 6, 2008
