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New Aloe & Honey Conditioning Shampoo–Out Now!

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My new Aloe & Honey Conditioning Shampoo is available to purchase now. This sulphate- free shampoo lathers into a dense, rich foam in both hard and soft water but will not strip your hair or leave it feeling crunchy. As the name suggests, this shampoo conditions whilst it cleans to leave your hair feeling soft, smooth and moisturised.

Believe me when i say you only need a TINY bit of this shampoo. Literally one pump per section. You’ll be surprised as to how much this lathers and how well it cleanses. You’ll be even more surprised as to how your hair feels once you rinse it off!

Free from - SLS and other sulphates, Added Salt, Mineral Oil, Petroleum, Silicones, Artificial Fragrances & Parabens

Click HERE to find out more!

Look out for my new Crambe Moisturising Conditioner which will be available soon.


I absolutely love this shampoo. If any of you have read my earlier posts on this blog you will know that i have a love-hate relationship with shampoo. I’ve never been a 100% satisfied with the results i get from shampooing. My hair gets clean, yes, but the way my hair usually feels afterwards isn’t great. So i normally employ other methods to help minimise the drying effects of the shampoo such as the ‘conditioner over shampoo’ method or Oil Rinsing after shampooing to help re-soften my strands. BUT….. With this shampoo i don’t have a need for those methods. My hair feels so soft and not at all yucky, crunchy or squeaky. I barely co-wash now, only when i’m pressed for time.

Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients

Deionised water – Purified Water

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate – Contains purified fatty acids derived from natural coconut oil. Completely bio-degradable and mild to skin and eyes. Excellent foaming properties in hard and soft water. Provides gentle cleansing and imparts a soft after-feel to skin and hair.

Aloe Vera Juice – Contains amino acids, minerals, enzymes, vitamins and many other nutrients. The enzymes help activate fresh growth and stimulates the growth of existing hair by stabilizing the follicular cycle. Helps to restore the hair and scalps pH balance.  Is a cellular regenerator with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, helps to treat and heal red, itchy and unhealthy scalps. Also smoothes the hairs cuticles and imparts shine to the hair.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine – Produced from Coconut Oil. Often used in combination with other Detergents to make them milder, and also produces a good foam. Especially recommended for Dry Hair Shampoos. Cocamidopropyl Betaine has been shown to be effective at removing heavy build-up including silicones.

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate – Derived from coconut oil. An extremely mild, high-foaming surfactant. Will not strip skin or hair of natural oils, imparts a soft, conditioned after-feel to skin and hair.

Glycerine – A humectant extracted from coconut. Moisturises by drawing water from the air (or in product) into the skin and hair. Provides a smooth, silky feeling and adds gloss. Boosts foaming in shampoos. Great for dry hair.

Coco-Glucoside (and) Glyceryl Oleate – 100% plant-derived (Coco Glucoside from Coconut and the fatty acid Glyceryl Oleate from Sunflower Oil) and is gentle enough for use in baby care products. A mild, water-soluble emollient and lipid layer enhancer which replenishes the skins’ moisture barrier function. It helps the hair retain its natural oils and moisture and assists with detangling.

Honeyquat – Naturally derived quaternized conditioning agent made from honey, exhibiting excellent moisture binding capabilities. Due to its low molecular weight, can easily penetrate the hair shaft to provide moisture to dry, dull hair. Also helps restore shine and lustre. Helps reduce static build-up and improves wet combing.

Olive Oil PEG-10 Esters – Water Soluble Olive Oil. Adds emollience to water based products and helps solubilise essential oils.

Panthenol – Pro-vitamin B5. Penetrates deep into the skin and hair shaft and has excellent water-binding abilities. It creates a protective film aiding moisture retention. Helps strengthen the hair by imparting an elastic film inside and out, which also helps thicken the hair and leaves it feeling soft, silky and easy to handle.

MicroKill – Broad spectrum Parabens-free and Formaldehyde-free preservation system. Active against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, yeasts and moulds.

Hydrolysed Wheat Protein – Provides excellent film forming properties and can absorb up to twice its weight of water. Its ideal for retaining water levels and moisturising the skin and hair. Helps strengthen the skin and hair and repairs damage. Porosity of the hair is reduced leaving it feeling smoother and softer and improves shine and lustre.

Essential Oils – Provides a natural fragrance whilst imparting all the beneficial properties the herb naturally contains.

Guar Conditioning Gum – Derived from guar gum. Softens and conditions whilst forming a protective barrier to help control flyaway and frizzy hair.

Citric Acid – pH adjuster to bring product pH ranges down to a suitable acidic level for optimal hair & skincare health.

 
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Posted by on January 2, 2012 in Dia's - All Natural

 

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New Dia’s Website Launched

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If any of you have gone to my website www.dias-allnatural.co.uk over the past few days you might have noticed a few changes. I’ve worked super hard to bring about a better shopping experience for my customers by creating a new and improved website.

I’ve included some of the most helpful haircare tips on this blog on there so you can browse the products as well as gain some inspiration on caring for your curls, coils and kinks! There’s even a ‘Building A Regime’ article on there with some great examples and tips to help you put together a haircare regime to suit you and your hair’s needs. You can now also leave reviews on each product (although you can’t leave a star rating… yet). So for all those who have tried the products, head over there and leave your comments. I would appreciate that very much! All payments are still processed via PayPal which makes life easier and more secure for all of us. I’ll be launching some new products this year so check back regularly to see what becomes available.

I’ve also launched a Dia’s – All Natural Blog that you can access via the new website which will keep you updated on all things Dia’s.

Check it all out and let me know what you think. If you come across anything that isn’t working properly or have any suggestions as to how i can further improve the site, then send me a message via the form on the Contact Me page.

Happy Shopping!

 
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Posted by on January 2, 2012 in Dia's - All Natural

 

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Christmas Promotions On Dia’s Products

Dia’s is offering a whopping 25% discount on all products (excludes Basics Range & Custom-Made Products). So if you haven’t tried any of the products yet or need to stock up on your favourites, now’s the time! Head over to the site now to check out the great Christmas prices. Offer ends Friday 16th December.

www.dias-allnatural.co.uk

Last Orders

Last orders for the Christmas and New Years season need to be placed before/on Friday 16th December by 1:30pm. Any orders placed after this time will be processed after the shop opens again in the new year on Tuesday 3rd January.

Take Care!

 
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Posted by on December 5, 2011 in Dia's - All Natural

 

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Custom-Made Products Update

Periodically, i outline some of the products i have custom-made for customers. Here a some that i have done over the past few months (a long-ish post).

Stimulating Growth Range

I put together an entire range for this customer to help her combat hair loss and breakage. Based on the power of natural herbs, oils and botanicals that stimulate blood circulation, provide much needed nourishment and balance the scalp’s pH. I also gave this customer a customised hair regime with a step by step guide on how and when to use each product, including tips and recipe suggestions for additional home-made product supplementations. She also purchased the Creamy Leave-in Conditioner and Apricot Hair & Scalp Oil to complete the range.

Cayenne & Neem Pre-Shampoo Treatment

Stimulating Cayenne Pepper and Neem powder in an invigorating blend of plant oils, butters and essential oils to increase blood circulation, create a healthy scalp environment and stimulate the hair follicles. With Papaya, Jamaican Black Castor, Coconut, Safflower , Aloe and Vitamin E Oils, mixed with stimulating essential oils of Rosemary, Lavender and Sage in a moisturising Shea Butter base.

Liquorice & Arnica Stimulating Shampoo

High foaming yet gentle SLS free, pH balanced shampoo that will cleanse without stripping, to leave hair clean, soft and moisturised. With Liquorice Root, Arnica and stimulating essential oils of Rosemary, Peppermint and Tea Tree to increase scalp circulation, and promote hair growth.

Stimulating Black Tea Conditioner

Lovely Creamy pH balanced conditioner with follicle stimulating Black Tea, emollient Crambe Oil, conditioning Honeyquat & moisturising Panthenol that will leave your hair wonderfully soft, smooth and conditioned, reduce shedding and promote growth.

Stimulating Scalp Butter

An invigorating blend of plant oils, butters and essential oils to help balance, increase blood circulation, create a healthy scalp environment and stimulate growth. With Vitamin E, Jojoba, Coconut, Safflower, Jamaican Black Castor & Aloe Oils and a blend of stimulating essential oils including Rosemary, Thyme, and Peppermint in a moisturising Shea Butter base.

Stimulating Algae Hair & Scalp Spritz

A superb natural remedy to aid in the battle against hair loss. With nutrient rich Aloe Vera Juice, balancing Rosewater, Stimulating Rosemary water & MSM, soothing Chamomile Water & Allantoin, moisturising Glycerine & Panthenol and Bio-Energiser – a unique growth enhancing formula containing extracts of seaweed proven to stimulate growth of new hair follicles as well as encourage the growth of existing hairs. This spritz is truly a powerhouse of plant goodness that will not only stimulate growth but will moisturise your hair and smooth down cuticles for healthy hair and scalp.

Stimulating Growth Products For Asian Hair

Again, based on the products already formulated above but with modifications to suit oily Asian hair. This range is oil-free and the customer doesn’t use any type of conditioner after shampooing, so i had to condense most of the good scalp and hair loving botanicals into the pre-shampoo treatment, shampoo and scalp spritz. Again, given with a customised hair regime. Here are the variations:

Cayenne, Neem & Black Tea Pre-Shampoo Treatment

Stimulating Cayenne Pepper, Neem powder and Black Tea in an oil free conditioning base with nourishing Aloe Vera Juice & invigorating essential oils of Rosemary, Lavender, Sage & Tea Tree to increase blood circulation, create a healthy scalp environment and encourage new, healthy growth.

Liquorice & Arnica Stimulating Shampoo

As Above, but less emollients and stronger cleansing action to help combat greasy roots.

Stimulating Algae Hair & Scalp Spritz

As Above, but with the inclusion of Tea Tree Water to increase scalp circulation.

Other Products

Cleanse & Condition Clay Treatment

I made this for a customer who has allergies to coconut & palm, two of the most widely used ingredients in the cosmetic industry! Needless to say, most of the ingredients, even the mildest cleansers and conditioners where not suitable for her, so i made a lovely 2 in 1 cleansing and conditioning clay treatment for her using the power of natural, mineral rich Bentonite & Rhassoul clay that would cleanse her scalp and hair of dirt and build-up whilst strengthening and softening her strands, leaving her hair silky soft. With added Aloe Vera Juice, Olive & Jojoba Oils, Honeyquat & Panthenol (Vitamin B5).

Sulfur-Rich Hair & Scalp Spritz

With nourishing Aloe Vera Juice, balancing Rosewater, stimulating Rosemary Water, moisturising Glycerine & Panthenol, soothing Allantoin and sulfur rich MSM, a naturally occurring sulfur compound found in the body, to increase blood circulation to the scalp and stabilise hair loss and shedding and encourage growth.

Cocoa Body Butter

An all natural alternative to popular and petrochemical filled cocoa butters on the market. Excellent for providing barrier protection from the harsh winter elements whilst deeply nourishing your skin. This gorgeous body butter will leave your skin ever so soft and smooth. With added staying power! Ingredients include, unrefined Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Capuacu Butter, Mango Butter, Coconut, Avocado, Jojoba & Wheat germ oils and skin loving essential oils of Orange, Patchouli, Benzoin & Ylang.

Conditioning Stretch-Mark Oil – Pregnancy Safe

A carefully selected blend of rich, nourishing and healing oils, full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and essential fatty acids that will soften and smooth your growing tummy and increase elasticity to help prevent and reduce the appearance of stretch-marks. With moisturising Shea & Safflower Oils, healing Calendula, Baobab, Tamanu, Marula, Buriti & Carrot Tissue Oils, smoothing Rosehip & Papaya Seed Oils, super rich Borage & Sea Buckthorn Oils and a touch of conditioning BTMS for added skin softening properties. Anti-oxidant rich Vitamin E, skin loving essential oils of Neroli, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli and Mandarin finish off this amazing oil.

Kiwi Anti-Blemish Rejuvenating Spot Serum

A potent blend of skin rejuvenating & healing oils, botanical extracts, vitamins & essential oils carefully formulated to provide effective results against blemishes and spots. 100% Plant Based formula. With rejuvenating Kiwi Seed Oil, smoothing Rosehip and Papaya Oils, an exotic blend of Baobab, Karanja, Copaiba and Andiroba Oils providing excellent natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-seborrheic, anti-biotic and anti-acne properties, nutrient rich Borage Oil, healing botanical extracts of Calendula, Chamomile & Sea Buckthorn, skin loving essential oils of Tea Tree, Lavender, Neroli & Patchouli, anti-oxidant rich and powerful skin healing Vitamin E and Vitamin A which nourishes the skin, counteracts inflammation and protects cell membranes and other structures within the cells from further damage. Truly an amazing natural anti-blemish treatment to help reduce skin blemishes, calm inflammation, rejuvenate and renew stressed, blemished and acne-prone skin.

Herbs & More Moisturising Braid Spray

A wonderful all natural braid spray to help moisturise and soften roots and maintain a healthy scalp without leaving build-up. This lovely spray will help reduce tightness and provide cooling relief for freshly braided hair and will help control the itch that usually comes with long kept braids. Using daily will keep regrowth strong & soft and keep the flakes away. With nourishing Aloe Vera Juice, astringent Witch Hazel, soothing Chamomile & Allantoin, emollient water-soluble Olive Oil, healing Comfrey & Calendula Extracts, conditioning Honeyquat, moisturising Panthenol, sulfur rich MSM and scalp loving essential oils of Peppermint, Lavender, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Geranium & Orange.

Anti-Itch Herbal Scalp Oil

Packed full of healing oils, herbs, botanical extracts, vitamins and essential oils to naturally combat seriously itchy scalps along with the heat and inflammation that usually comes with it. Each and every single ingredient has been carefully chosen for it’s beneficial properties and together, they pack a serious punch. For those in desperate need of relief! With anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-oxidising Coconut Oil.  Herb infused oils of Chickweed, Comfrey, Marshmallow, Mullein, & Calendula provide much needed anti-itch, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, demulcent, vulnerary, astringent, and healing properties. Skin regenerating, anti-biotic and healing oils of Tamanu, Baobab, & Karanja oils to help fight any scalp infections. Papaya, Castor & Jojoba Oils help dissolve dirt and dead skin cells to unclog pores. With healing and soothing botanical extracts of Sea Buckthorn, Chamomile & Bisabolol, Vitamins E and A and scalp soothing & healing essential oils of Tea Tree, Rosemary, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang and Geranium. It’s not cheap, but it WILL WORK!

If you would like full product descriptions and pricings of any products you see here, email me at info@dias-allnatural.co.uk or if you would like your very own custom-made product, tailor made to suite your individual needs then head over to my Custom-Made Products page and fill out the form to get started!

 
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Posted by on October 30, 2011 in Dia's - All Natural

 

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Custom-Made Products Update

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A while back i introduced a new service provided by Dia’s. The Custom-Made Product Service. It’s had a great response which i’m super pleased about. Here are some of the products i’ve made by request:

Soothing Body Butter
Oil based body butter with soothing ingredients such as Shea, Cupuacu, Mango and Cocoa butters and Olive, Coconut and Jojoba Oils amongst others and skin loving essential oils such as patchouli and ylang, great for soothing irritated and itchy skin yet mild and pregnancy safe.

Soothing Baby Butter
Again with soothing ingredients similar to that above such as Shea, Cupuacu and Cocoa butters, Coconut, Safflower, Castor and Avocado Oils and no essential oils. Good for soothing baby’s dry, flaky, itchy and irritated skin.

Pregnancy Safe Creamy Leave-In Conditioner
Based on the new & improved formula but with pregnancy safe essential oils of patchouli and ylang

Allergy Safe Creamy Leave-In Conditioner – Glycerine & Wheat Free
Based on the new & improved formula but without the wheat protein or glycerine as the customer has reactions to these particular ingredients.

Lush Shea & Murumuru Hair Butter
A rich and creamy hair butter made with Shea, Murumuru, Mango and Cupuacu Butters blended with Olive, Coconut, Avocado, Castor and jojoba oils finished off with Vanilla, Benzoin and Rosemary essential oils for a light vanilla scent. Utterly decadent!!! Definitely one of my favourites.

Nourish & Shine Finishing Spray
A light oil spray with shine enhancing Broccoli Seed oil and nourishing Jojoba and Avocado Oils in a non-greasy Coconut base, perfect for adding shine to finished styles and controlling frizzy, flyaway hair whilst nourishing the hair and scalp. With essential oils of Ylang, Geranium & Orange.

Soothing Chamomile & Lavender Spritz – Glycerine Free
A nourishing burst of hydration for dry, thirsty hair and irritated scalp conditions. With nutrient rich Aloe Vera Juice, soothing Chamomile and Lavender waters and conditioning Honeyquat. Glycerine has been replaced with superb humectant and conditioning ingredient honeyquat derived from honey as the customer has allergic reactions to glycerine.

Moisturising Olive Oil Spritz & Braid Spray
An all in one spritz with nourishing Aloe Vera Juice, conditioning Honeyquat, Panthenol and strengthening Hydrolysed Wheat Protein, mixed with Olive Oil and Lecithin great for softening the hair and eliminating dry, itchy scalps. With Rosemary. Lavender & Tea Tree essential oils

So as you can see, you really can create a product to suit your needs perfectly. If you haven’t already done so, order your custom-made products today! To get started CLICK HERE.

 
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Posted by on August 18, 2011 in Dia's - All Natural

 

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