Innisfree Green Tea Mint Fresh Shampoo and Conditioner | #altheakorea #altheaangels

This review took a heck of a lot longer to get together than it should have, and I apologize. Life has been... basically one small step above horrible, and I've been functioning quite minimally just to make it through each day. In the spirit of getting myself enough together to shower, however, I pushed even further to finish these thoughts up to share!

I purchased both the Innisfree Green Tea Mint Fresh Shampoo and Conditioner from Althea Korea in mid-August, and received it on the last day of the month (about two weeks total for processing and shipping together). I did use promotional points towards my purchase, but I was in no way obligated to purchase any particular item, nor was I required to write a review.

Hask Charcoal Purifying Shampoo & Conditioner | My First Hair Cleansing Re-purchase!

I never realized it before, and it never once crossed my mind as odd until now either - but I've never purchased the same shampoo and conditioner before. I'm almost 32 years old, and each time I go to the store and buy shampoo and/or conditioner I purchase something different. I mean, it may not be too terribly odd, considering when I go to Target there are two full isles of hair care products, not including hair dryers and curling irons... but don't most people have a favorite at this point in their life? Maybe I'm not alone? Though, I mustn't be now that I've purchased the Hask Charcoal Purifying Shampoo and Conditioner.

#Lador Scalp Scaling Spa Hair Ampoule #Review

As many skincare products I've tried in the world of Asian beauty, I'd never really tried anything meant for my hair. Sure, I've gotten hair masks in the past, but I've always passed them on to friends who I thought might enjoy them more than me, because I have such short hair. A few months ago Memebox (my go-to source for k-beauty) acquired a nice chunk of the Lador haircare line - enough (and cheap enough as well, I might add) for me to drop my current mediocre finds and pick up a few items. One of them being the Lador Scalp Scaling Spa.

Now, to be clear, this is not a foaming scalp scaler of any kind - because that was my first hope thought. But this product actually turned out to be a must-have for my current head situation, so I hope, even if this was your first thought too, you'll keep reading anyway.

The Lador Scalp Scaling Spa is an at-home spa treatment for your hair and scalp. The health of your hair from the roots to the tips is directly connected to the health of your scalp - this includes (but is not limited to) hair loss and even your hair turning grey. This treatment contains ingredients like green tea, camellia, ginseng, and salicylic acid that are great for detoxifying, clarifying, and healing your skin/scalp.

Ingredients: (this may or may not be the entire ingredients list, as provided by Memebox.com)
Water, Alcohol, Tocopherol Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Panax Ginseng Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Hinokitiol, Niacinamide, Polyoxyethylene Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil

The treatment comes in a 15ml plastic tube with a twist-on/off cap. You may or may not use the entire tube in one use, depending on your hair length. It is white in color with tiny "bubbles" in the cream, and has a fresh minty/menthol scent.

With my super-short hair and half-shaved head, I use 1/2 of the tube at a time. I have mild psoriasis on my scalp, so I experience dryness, itchiness, and flaking year-round, as well as some other "fun" effects... I'm always searching for something better to keep my scalp looking and feeling better.

After shampooing and towel-drying my hair, I squeeze the cream out of the tube and use the small nozzle of the tube to get it right up against my scalp, and apply it all over in a zig-zag motion. Once I've used half the tube, I replace the cap and start massaging the treatment around my scalp with my fingertips - you will feel a cooling sensation that is mild, but very soothing if you have an itchy scalp like I do. Once you feel that your scalp is covered in the treatment, you can start working it down to the tips of your hair - if you have longer hair, this is where you will use the remainder of your tube. Once fully massaged into my hair, I leave the treatment on for 5 minutes. I rinse with cool water, and towel dry. Because this treatment is hydrating, I do not have a need for conditioner afterwards with my short hair, but if you have longer or dryer hair than I do, you may need to continue on with a regular conditioner afterwards.

The hydration and combination of ingredients in this treatment are perfect for me to loosen up dead skin from my scalp, and after allowing everything to soften up and the treatment to absorb better, I'm able to rinse away most of my issues. I'm left with hair that is softer, shinier, full of body, and most importantly - a scalp that is soothed and hydrated. The effects of this treatment last about 3-5 days for me depending on the weather and how bad my psoriasis is.

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I purchased this product from Memebox USA*.

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Skylake Shampoo & Conditioner | First Impressions & Review

I've tried anything Asian beauty related to skincare I can get my hands on, but believe it or not, I've never tried much for haircare. I've heard a lot of buzz about Skylake's shampoo on Instagram, and had to try it for myself. I suffer from psoriasis on my scalp, and have only found one shampoo that has actually eased my symptoms before. The herbs that Skylake uses in their products sounded so promising, so they sent me some samples to try out.

Who/What is Skylake?
We believe in the power of nature and the various herbs it offers in bringing out the healthiest version of our skin. That is why we pay special attention to selecting our natural ingredients and incorporating them to serve our customers’ specific needs. Skylake’s patented production method includes 72 hours of boiling 18 main ingredients, and allowing another 90 days of maturation and fermentation period of the extracted distillate. Our products are especially loved by those who have sensitive skin or try to steer away from chemicals that most skincare brands use. We carry a wide range of products that people love regardless of age and gender.
Skylake has a brick-and-mortar store in New York City where they carry several brands besides their own, but they also have an online site to order their products from.

Skylake Herbal Cool Shampoo
Along with Skylake patented herbal extracts, Skylake Herbal Cool Shampoo contains “WILFORDI ROOT,” which helps to protect your hair color and prevent hair loss. It also contains “SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT POWDER,” which promotes antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Give your scalp freshness and cooling sensation with menthol and peppermint. Using Skylake Herbal Cool Shampoo, you can clean your hair effectively while staying away from itchiness and dandruff. It is especially recommended for people with sensitive scalp and/or damaged hair.
One thing I immediately loved about this shampoo was the piece of wilfordi root in it. It really gives the whole product a much more natural feel, and really makes it clear that you're using something good on your scalp and hair. The shampoo itself it thick but runny, reminiscent of warm honey, but has a soothing minty scent to it. It lathers nicely in my hair, and gives a cooling tingly sensation. I feel like it cleans very well, but does leave my hair a little dry if I don't follow with a conditioner.
(I received a sample size without ingredients, but I found them on cosdna)

Skylake Silk Cocoon Hair Conditioner
Skylake Silk Cocoon Hair Conditioner is a premium way to maintain your hair healthy, soft and energized. Composited with real silk cocoon extract and hydrolyzed silk cocoon extract that contain natural protein and other natural nutrients, it is recommend for people with weak, damaged and dry hair.
This conditioner has a more medicinal smell than herbal in my opinion. It's hard for me to place the smell, but it's not minty like the shampoo. It has a typical gooey thick-but-workable conditioner feel to it, and it absorbs into my hair well and instantly detangles it while I'm working it in. I feel like the conditioner rinses away easily for the most part, but I have to scrub my scalp a bit or my roots hold onto too much product and leave my hair greasy. I also noticed that the smell of the conditioner really lasts, like - usually at least 24 hours. So I personally suggest starting with a smaller size until you know you like the smell and how long it lingers. I will say that it leaves my hair feeling very soft and bouncy, I really like how much body it gives my hair.
(I received a sample size without ingredients, but I found them on cosdna)

So how did my psoriasis fare with these new haircare products?
The shampoo was very soothing to my scalp, and I felt like it loosened up my flakes and buildup very well. While I did find the shampoo dried out my hair a bit, the conditioner complimented it perfectly by adding in the perfect amount of moisture back - leaving my scalp refreshed and my hair full of body. The shampoo did prevent itching, but I did still find some flakes in my hair throughout the day (not sure if they were loosened up by the shampoo but not rinsed away, or new flakes). I did also find that it did not prevent my psoriasis from building back up on my scalp unless I washed my hair daily. I think this is an excellent shampoo, and the conditioner is nice too - but perhaps my psoriasis is too severe to take full advantage of all the benefits this combo has to offer. It's definitely something I'll continue to use off and on though!

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