Be Natural Be Silky Shampoo Bar - Family Review

30 August 2020

Be Natural Be Silky Shampoo Bar Rosemary and Eucalyptus

Brand	Be Natural
Product name	Be Silky Shampoo Bar
Product purpose	Shampoo
Ingredients	Organic Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Organic Castor Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Essential Oils of Eucalyptus and Rosemary, Rainwater Lye, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Weight	90grams
Product retail price	$10
Where to buy	https://benaturalsoap.co.nz/product/eco-shampoo-silky-eucalyptus-rosemary/

Reviewer name, location	Krista, Christchurch	Max, Christchurch	Oscar, Christchurch
Performance reflections	This subtly fragranced, long-lasting shampoo bar cleaned my hair well but over time it started to irritate my scalp. I needed to use a conditioner with this product. An observation I have recently made (not particular to this product but worth mentioning) is that by swapping out plastic bottled products and bringing in solid toiletries I have freed up a lot of space. I have a small home, so this is a welcome but unexpected bonus.	This product has a pleasant fragrance and is long-lasting, but I’ve found that it has made my hair oilier, which is against the purpose of a shampoo.	The soap has nice, smooth texture, and it has a unique smell. Plus, it doesn’t necessarily have the potential to cause dryness in the hair.
Rating out of 10 on the “would never buy this again” (1) to “must, must, must have this” (10) scale	6/10	6/10	8/10
Advice for users	May be best suited to those with normal hair and scalp type. Users may need to follow shampoo with a conditioner.	People with naturally oily hair might want to avoid using this product.	This shampoo bar can work either with or without the conditioner.
Summary of characteristics of reviewer: gender, generation, hair type/skin type, other pertinent factors	Female, mid 40’s. Hair: Fine, shortish, washed every day, not heat-styled or coloured. Susceptible to dry, irritated scalp. Skin: Combination on face, normal on body	Male, age 15 Regular hair/skin type (with occasional dry patches)	Male, 17 years Hair: short and prone to dry scalp Skin (face): just completed a course of isotretinoin for acne Skin (body): normal

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