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All opinions are honest + my own. All products are put through a 2 week test period conducted on myself.
Shampoo
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| Free & Clear Shampoo | $10 | Amazon * | (Part of the Test-Avoid List) If you have no idea if your acne is a sign you’re reacting to a detergent, this is a good starting test. It’s not my favorite shampoo, but it’s valuable for finding out if you’re reacting to an irritant. | Testing for Irritating Detergents |
| Live Clean Hydrating Shampoo | $10 | Amazon * | Tested with fine, tangle-prone hair. Everyday use. Bonus point: it’s biodegradable. A longtime favorite. | Everyday Use |
| Not Your Mother’s Volumizing Shampoo with Linseed, Chia Blend, + French Plum Seed Oil | $10 | Not Your Mother’s Amazon* (seller currently upcharging 4/2020) | Lightweight formula, keeps hair soft and smooth feeling. Allows hair to have a bounce. “Nutrient Rich to Enhance Hair Fiber” (honestly, well put) | Everyday Use Weightless Hydration Silky Volume |
| OGX Sensually Soft Tsubaki Blossom Shampoo | $9 | found in many drugstores like Walgreens or places like Walmart | Tested with fine, tangle-prone hair. Everyday use. This has a lovely scent – FYI for those who react to fragrance. A longtime favorite. | Everyday Use Weightless Hydration |
| Free & Clear Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo | Maximum OTC Strength Zinc Pyrithione 2% | $11 | Amazon* | For those dealing with dandruff or the sob, fungal acne. Recommend only using 1ce a Month. | Fungal Acne |
Conditioner
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| Free & Clear Conditioner | $10 | Amazon* | (Part of the Test-Avoid List) If you have no idea if your acne is a sign your skin is getting clogged by a silicone/shea butter/coconut oil, this is a good starting test. It’s not my favorite conditioner, but it’s valuable for finding out if your skin is getting overwhelmed by your conditioner. | Testing for Conditioners Causing Clogged Pores |
| Live Clean Hydrating Conditioner | $10 | Amazon * | Tested with fine, tangle-prone hair. Bonus points: it’s biodegradable. A longtime favorite. | General Use |
| Not Your Mother’s Volume Boost Conditioner with Linseed, Chia Blend, and French Plum Seed Oil | $10 | Not Your Mother’s Amazon* (seller currently upcharging 4/2020) | Lightweight formula, keeps hair soft and smooth feeling. Allows hair to have a bounce. “Nutrient Rich to Enhance Hair Fiber” (honestly, well put) | Everyday Use Weightless Hydration Silky Volume |
| OGX Strength + Body Bamboo Fiber Full Conditioner | $9 | found in many drugstores like Walgreens or places like Walmart | Tested with fine, tangle-prone hair. Not weighty, great stuff. Don’t pair this with its shampoo, which has Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate. A longtime favorite. | General Use Silky Volume |
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