NOW® Solutions Moroccan Red Clay- $4.49
Moroccan Red Clay has been a very popular ingredient in skincare products and masks, and now has a place in ethnic hair care.
The clay is an Illite- a natural mineral silicate with iron* and potassium*-that works with other additives to hydrate, moisturize, strengthen, and soften hair. High end clay can be on the expensive side, but NOW® Solutions offers up an inexpensive and effective version of the popular rhassoul clay*.
Because the clay comes in a powder form, you must mix it with a liquid to create a spreadable substance of any consistency you’d like.
Those with fine hair may add more liquid to the powdered clay to make a thin mixture that isn’t too heavy for their hair, while those with coarse hair may need a thicker consistency.
I mix one cup of the Moroccan Red Clay with ½ cup of aloe vera juice* and a tablespoon of honey* and coconut oil*. I apply this smooth paste to my hair as if it were a relaxer, allow it to dry, and then thoroughly rinse the mixture out of my hair while in the shower. Do not worry about getting any of the mix on your skin because it is also used for facials and body masks.
NOW® Solutions Moroccan Red Clay will detox your hair, leaving it feeling clean and soft while defining your natural curl pattern for just under $5.
Jenice Mckenzie says
Got to try them.
Kayla says
Love this article. Extremely helpful and relatable. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Melilew says
Hi! Just a heads-up, Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera gel is not 100% aloe. It’s got at least 2 preservatives (which is understandable), but also Triethanolamine which is a toxin. I’ve heard a lot of good things about it effectiveness, but it is not pure Aloe Vera gel.
Patrice Lechelle says
Hi!
I am glad you mentioned this. From my understanding (and I may be overgeneralizing), the Triethanolamine that Fruit of the Earth uses is cosmetic grade which means that it must contain less than 5% of the chemical.
Contrary to popular belief, it does not form harmful nitrosamines and should only be avoided if it is concentrated, a product contains over 5% of it, or is being ingested.
Other than that, you are correct! It is really a skin and eye irritant-and technically not 100% aloe vera gel lol
Tiela Lewis says
Thank you! #aloeVERAflatIRONbalm
Kim Jay says
I swear by the aloe vera gel
I use it as my daily moisturizer, I mix it with activated charcoal for facial mask, when I had relaxed hair it works great as a gel and also great for first aid(cuts & burns) I love it. ❤❤❤❤❤ I’m also going to try the Africans best herbal oil.
Nikki Batts says
besides the aloe vera gel & garnier line & africa’s beat what retailers can we locate the other products? clay powder & get curls?
Leslie Douge says
None of the products were under 5 dollars