Our
Ingredients
Longhairlovers Luxe products are
mixed and bottled by hand using the most natural, organic
ingredients possible.
We
believe in using natural, organic ingredients in our hair
care products because the scalp is porous, (it's skin, after
all), and it's able to carry ingredients directly to the
bloodstream.
You wouldn't eat
products with sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals or
silicones, and you shouldn't put them on your hair, either.
We've gone one step further and have
banned the use of artificial colors and fragrances in our
products because they can cause allergic reactions in some
people.
Why
we're not vegan
Just like the
Native Americans before us, we believe certain animal products
can be extremely beneficial to the human race as long as they're
created and used with respect. The animal products we use in our
hair care include silk amino acids, marine collagen, and fully
refined emu oil - all fantastic ingredients for promoting
healthy hair growth.
The emu
oil we source comes from AEA Certified (American Emu
Association) farms. This means the conditions under which the
emus live are healthy, clean and spacious. The emus are treated
with respect and love by their handlers and we are thankful to
them for their miraculous oil.
Certifications
The
majority of the ingredients we use are certified by one or more
of the
following entities:
- Oregon
Tilth Certified Organic
- Ecocert Certified Organic
- USDA Certified Organic
- OQK Certified Kosher
- American Emu Association Certified
- Transfair Fair Trade Certified
Fragrance Notes
All fragrances are natural.
Detangling Combs
Our Detangling Combs are made from
Cellulose Acetate, a non-petroleum based material that's actually created from wood pulp,
a renewable and biodegradable resource. The material makes a beautiful
comb with a deep gloss and high transparency. Cellulose acetate is very
tough and resists breaking, yet is smooth and flexible, allowing you to
use our detangling combs without hurting your hair or scalp.
Packaging
We use minimal packaging for our products
including post-consumer recycled plastic for our shampoo &
conditioner bottles. Our Shea-mu Hair Butter is packaged in
recycled glass jars, while our Shea-mu Shampoo Bars are wrapped
in a clear vegetable
cellulose bag that's completely biodegradable.