Acure Dry Shampoo, 48g

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Benzene is a chemical that scientists identified as dangerous to humans over a century ago, and its presence in dry shampoo is unusual. According to a 1939 study published in The Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, researchers noted that "exposure over a long period of time to any concentration of benzene greater than zero is not safe." The U.S. F DA currently states that 2 parts per million (ppm) of benzene is the acceptable daily limit for humans. In Valisure's tests, one dry shampoo brand emitted nearly 160 ppm in a single spray. With that much benzene concentration, just five sprays could contain one's yearly recommended exposure to the chemical. It can take a second to get used to using a foam dry shampoo, but for those who don’t love the sprinkle-on powders, this is a nice alternative. The other benefit? The airy texture helps impart extra volume, too, as does the organic honey in the formula. Use one to two pumps at the root and let air-dry, or hit it with a blow dryer for even more fullness. That’s exactly what happened to me when a close family member was suddenly diagnosed with Leukemia (They’re doing great in remission now, thank goodness!).

The quest for clean formulas—as it pertains to any type of beauty product—can be challenging. That’s why seeking out distinct certifications, such as USDA Organic, is always a smart shortcut. This squeaky clean formula has that distinction and is also Leaping Bunny-certified, so you can feel confident knowing it’s also cruelty-free. Bonus points for the squeeze bottle with a pointed tip, which makes a targeted application at the root easier than ever. Dry shampoo should not be layered, leading to too much build-up. It’s best to wear dry shampoo after a wash, either the next day or two days after a shampoo. Shampoo your hair at the end of the day or the following morning. The dry shampoos included in this guide contain no propellant gases, which makes them safe from benzene contamination. Propellants like butane, isobutane, and propane are the first ingredients in many of the aerosol dry shampoos linked to high benzene content. Benzene contamination in cosmetics occurs during the manufacturing process of these gases. For that reason, experts are cautioning dry shampoo users to steer clear of these products. "The best advice I can give to consumers who are concerned is to eliminate aerosol usage," cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos told The Washington Post.

The places that I’ve found have the biggest selection of Acure products are Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, and Ulta. In fact, Ulta just partnered with Acure for their new Conscious Beauty Campaign. I’m a little skeptical of greenwashing here, but a little progress is better than no progress! Whoever creates the branding for Acure sure loves their adverbs! But their seriously soothing line understood the assignment. I’ve had zero inflammation from this moisturizer, and I think it even helped even out my skin tone. This easy to use, fast acting dry shampoo absorbs oil and removes grime without water, leaving hair refreshed. Oily roots are minimized, prolonging time between shampoos and refreshing hair styles. Kaolin and arrowroot absorb impurities Jeżewska A. Determination of Propane-1,3-sultone in Workplace Air for Occupational Exposure Assessment. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Feb 21;17(4):1414. doi:10.3390/ijerph17041414.

Oh JY, Park MA, Kim YC. Peppermint Oil Promotes Hair Growth without Toxic Signs. Toxicol Res. 2014 Dec;30(4):297-304. doi:10.5487/TR.2014.30.4.297 I’ve never had instances where I felt like any of the shampoo weighed down or didn’t clean my hair. And the same goes for their conditioners. Basically, anywhere that carries shampoo and conditioner is likely to carry Acure products! However, which products you will find is a completely different story. With most clean beauty companies, they will be advertising that they’re free of toxic chemicals left, right, and center. Acure does this to some degree, but not as much as I would like. Essential Moves to Clean Beauty is an eBook I wrote that I wish I had when I first started my clean beauty journey. It tells you everything you need to know about ingredient list secrets in bite-sized information.

They’re the kind of brand that you can just grab at the grocery store without having to think about it! And I find that to be invaluable for my sanity. But who is Acure, and what are they all about? Now onto one of the biggest questions I get asked when I tell people about the stuff in this Acure review. Where can you buy Acure products?! I recommend this brand so highly because it’s so widely available. Natural Ingredients | Kaolin, rice powder,charcoal, cocoa powder, geranium rose oil, lavender flower oil You can find natural dry shampoo for any hair type. Dry shampoos are not only for those with oilier strands. Those with dry hair may wish to look for one designed for their hair type that avoids any ingredients that might further dry out their hair or contain added ingredients that nourish hair. The bar itself lathered just fine and I was able to work it into my hair with no issues, but when I washed it out, my hair felt stripped. That made me nervous, so I was bracing myself for dry hair when I got out.