In my apparently never-ending quest for a shampoo which suits my oily scalp whilst not irritating my eczema-prone skin, I picked up a bottle of Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Conditioning Shampoo, which claims to replenish moisture and add shine whilst being ideal for fine/limp hair - something I've always struggled to find in an SLS-free formula! I have to admit I had high hopes for this little number as whilst going SLS-free has inarguably helped my eczema, I really do struggle to go two days between washes as SLS-free shampoos in general just don't seem to be designed for oily hair.

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Discover the Polynesian secret of Pure Coconut Oil in Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Conditioning Shampoo with Vitamin E. A natural blend of ingredients replenishes essential oils that have been stripped from hair that has been coloured, relaxed, pressed or over-styled. This gentle, daily formula moisturises and softens, adds shine, is for all hair types, and removes build-up."

The shampoo comes in a white plastic squeezy bottle with a flip-cap which is pretty easy to use; the shampoo itself has a thick, white texture, and I found it reasonably easy to spread through wet hair. It also had a beautiful smell; I'm a massive lover of coconut and I really did enjoy this. I'd say I used an average amount of shampoo and, as always, shampooed twice before following up with a conditioner. Unfortunately, no matter how much I rinsed (and rinsed...
and rinsed) my hair just did not feel clean after using this shampoo; it felt like a sticky residue was left behind. I tried using less shampoo but that just meant I wasn't able to work it through all of my hair. As well as feeling unpleasant, my hair was looking oily and in need of a wash more quickly than I think I'd ever experienced before - under a day. I've used this shampoo around four or five times now and I really can't see myself finishing it, which is a shame as I hate to waste product.

All in all, this just didn't live up to my expectations and I've been left pretty disappointed; despite smelling lovely, this shampoo didn't leave my hair feeling clean and it did absolutely nothing to help with it being a little on the limp side; if anything, it made things worse. I can't honestly say I'd recommend this to anyone and I certainly won't be buying it again. Have you ever tried Palmer's shampoo? Do you have any SLS-free shampoo recommendations for oily hair?
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Such a shame as I usually love Palmers products - good luck finding something more suited to your hairs needs!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds lovely, it is a shame it didn't work. Try using coconut oil as a pre shower treatment and se if that works out better?
ReplyDeleteSounds disappointing :( I haven't tried any palmers hair care and I don't think I will bother x
ReplyDeleteHeather | Of Beauty & Nothingness
This is such a shame that it did not work for you Jess, I hate being disappointed by products.
ReplyDeleteAmy x | A Little Boat Sailing
Shame it didn't clean your hair well :( I haven't tried anything from the brand and I don't think I will either.
ReplyDeleteLaura
Pink Frenzy
i haven't tried this but ive tried the moisture gro and it wasn't good :/
ReplyDeleteHave you tried any hair products from Faith In Nature? They are free of harsh chemicals and have quite light formulas; I didn't find the conditioners conditioning enough for dry hair, so perhaps they would work better with oily hair? xxx
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