REVIEW: Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set
Could your hair use some TLC? Our team is astounded at the ingredient list in this Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set. We have researched and tried endless hair care ingredients and formulas, so we’ve learned by experience what works. Everything in this formula works, and more importantly, it works synergistically! Wow!
Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set
Why Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set is Special
For deep conditioning, we love making concoctions of treating oils and hydrating creams. More effective than DIY hair recipes, this Way of Nature set contains all our haircare ingredient favorites plus some hair superfood ingredients we never tried before!
The Kit
Made in Israel, the haircare products in this kit contain superfood ingredients known to promote luxurious hair.
This sulfate-free, 2-in-1 hair kit contains:
- Nourishing Hair Mask
- Hair Oil Treatment
- Bonus gift honey lip treatment
Both the masque and treatment oil contain amazing superfood natural ingredients like pomegranate
The Ingredients
Let’s take a look at the impressive ingredient profiles of both products included in this set. First the Nourishing Hair Mask:
The Nourishing Hair Mask active ingredients
Avocado Oil
Avocado Oil is 72% monounsaturated fatty acids, higher than Coconut or Grapeseed oils. Avocado Oil mixes with water better than other oils.
- Avocado oil readily penetrates into the hair strand and even the hair cortex.
- Avocado Oil doesn’t sit on the scalp like Coconut oil. Avocado oil decreases dryness and improves texture on hair.
Rich in Omegas 3 and 6, Vitamins C, D, and E, Avocado Oil makes hair hydrated and lush.[1]
Date oil is rich in fatty acids
Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
Better known as Date oil. Date oil has an antioxidant profile similar to Olive Oil.
- It also has the four fatty acids oleic, linoleic, lauric and palmitic acid. These fatty acids reduce moisture loss in the hair and keep the hair cuticle sealed.
- It is rich in vitamins including Vitamin B2, also known as Riboflavin. Riboflavin promotes hair elasticity and helps hair build protein.
Date Oil is especially good at reviving dull, dry, and brittle hair.
Panthenol
Panthenol is Vitamin B5.
Panthenol is moisture-binding and soothing, It instantly makes hair look healthier by boosting shine and plumping the hair shaft.
Argan
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Argan Nut Oil deeply hydrates and softens dry hair. Argan is an anti-oxidant, fatty acid hair superfood.
It also promotes elasticity. Improved elasticity gives hair strength and bouncy movement. It also reduces hair breakage.
Argan oil massaged into the scalp aids in stimulating hair growth.
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Hair is mostly Keratin, it is the structural protein of hair. Hydrolyzed keratin is keratin broken down into small enough pieces to absorb into the hair.
Hydrolyzed Keratin can fill the microscopic gaps in the cuticle, cortex, and medulla of the hair. This gives hair temporary strength. It also makes hair reflect light and look shiny.
Consistent Hydrolyzed keratin use helps high porosity hair resist breakage and grow longer.
Jojoba Seed Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed oil
Jojoba oil is an emollient, made of 98% monounsaturated fats.
- Jojoba gives elasticity and softness to hair.
- Jojoba is a carrier oil, increasing the efficacy of other active ingredients. As a carrier oil, it enhances the ingredients it is paired with instead of creating a barrier.
- Jojoba seed oil hydrates and nourishes while cleansing the scalp of impurities.
- It removes excess sebum, dandruff, and flakes blocking follicles.
- It moisturizes dry hair.
Propolis is a bee product
Propolis Extract
Propolis Extract is a bee bi-product. It is sometimes called bee glue.
- It is cuticle smoothing, softening, and hydrating.
- It also causes temporary hair plumping action.
- Rich in vitamins, it feeds the hair.
- Propolis Extract contains the amino acid Cysteine which strengthens the hair strand.
Glycerin
Glycerin is a natural humectant that helps hair to retain moisture. This is particularly important for thirsty coarse and curly hair. These hair types have a wider diameter, which means more surface to lose moisture and feel dry.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Tocopheryl Acetate is Vitamin E. E makes damaged skin soft and pliable again.
Now let’s take a look at the Oil Treatment
The Oil Treatment contains powerful natural ingredients to restore hair health.
The Oil Treatment
The Oil Treatment contains powerful natural ingredients to restore hair health.
These include Date Oil that revives dry, brittle hair. Pomegranate, Date, and Sea Buckthorn are all superfoods that can nourish the scalp and keep it hydrated and healthy.
It is a thick, rich oil. The Oil is a leave-in treatment, it soaks into your hair to hydrate and repair.
The hair Oil Treatment can be applied to dry or wet hair. It absorbs quickly.
It contains several ingredients to benefit the scalp. Scalp massages with these ingredients can aid in healthier hair growth. It also contains Vitamins and minerals associated with decreasing hair fall and even reducing premature graying!
Let’s take a closer look at the key ingredients in this Oil Treatment.
The Oil Active Ingredients
Sea Buckthorn berries are packed with hair nourishing nutrients
Olive oil
Olive oil
Olive Oil moisturizes with hair-enhancing Omega-3s and polyphenols.
Omegas nourish the hair follicle, maintain scalp health, and make the cuticle smooth and the shaft strong.
Olive Oil makes hair smooth and shiny.
Argan oil
Argan Oil is ideal as a leave-in hair oil ingredient because it keeps hair hydrated while also smoothing hair.
It promotes elasticity which reduces hair breakage.
Sea buckthorn
Sea Buckthorn berries
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil is sea buckthorn. Sea Buckthorn oil is extracted from these small orange berries.
How does Sea Buckthorn benefit hair?
Sea Buckthorn Oil is like a who’s who of nutrients including:
- vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E, K, and P
- carotenoids; flavonoids; amino acids; phenols; folic acid; organic acids;
- 20 mineral elements, and essential fatty acids.
- It uniquely contains all four omegas: omega-3, omega-6, omega-7, and omega-9.
It feeds hair and nourishes the scalp.[2]
Date Oil
Date oil benefits both hair and scalp.
How does Date oil benefit hair?
- It contains Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids. These feed the scalp and keep it moisturized.
- It is also antimicrobial and antibacterial to keep the scalp clear of dandruff and acne.
- Date Oil is rich in hair enhancing vitamins including B2 which can decrease hair fall.
- B2 produces Keratin and promotes hair elasticity.
- Date Oil is also rich in copper and pantothenic acid (B5) which reduces premature graying of hair.
Punica Granatum Extract
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is packed with minerals, vitamins A, C, K, E and folic acid. Pomegranates contain three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea. [2].
How does Pomegranate benefit hair?
- Pomegranate contains punicic acid in pomegranate which strengthens the hair follicle. Paired with olive oil, it can deeply penetrate the hair shaft to improve hair condition.
- Pomegranate improves hydration. Pomegranate holds double its’ weight in water. It hydrates dry, brittle hair.
- Pomegranate oil makes for a lovely scalp and hair massage oil. It smoothes frizz and conditions hair.
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
Tocopheryl Acetate is Vitamin E. E makes damaged hair soft.
The Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask Experience
Nourishing Hair Mask
The Mask
Texture
It is a very thick cream. Thicker and richer than a curd or custard consistency. Not at all greasy or slimy.
Warm and rub it between your hands first to apply it to wet hair. About a tablespoon was enough for my almost bra strap length hair. It spreads well and has a nice slick.
The masque is thick, creamy, and rich. A little goes a long way
Use in the shower and let it sink in for 5-7 minutes. It also works wonderfully steamed in with my facial steamer. Rinse with cool water to seal the cuticle. It rinses away clean without a residue.
It comes with a sturdy inner seal to keep the mask fresh.
scent
There is a pleasant aromatic scent. It lingers a bit even after rinsing.
result
Hair feels smoother, thicker, and much stronger. It looks so healthy and shiny!
The Way of Nature Elara Keratin Treatment Oil Experience
The Treatment Oil
I like to shake it well and warm a few drops between my hands and smooth it over my hair. It is filled with hair growing nutrients and makes for a marvelous restorative scalp massage!
The bottle has a sealed inverted dropper top to reduce waste, only dispense what you need.
It leaves my coarse hair looking smoother and shiny.
Where to Find It
Find the Way of Nature Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set at Amazon
Elara Keratin Hair Mask & Oil Set
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?
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References
- de Oliveira, Ana Paula et al. “Effect of semisolid formulation of persea americana mill (avocado) oil on wound healing” Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM vol. 2013 (2013): 472382. doi:10.1155/2013/47238
- Zieli„ska, A., & Nowak, I. (2017). Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oil. Lipids in health and disease, 16(1), 95. doi:10.1186/s12944-017-0469-7).
- Gil, M I et al. “Antioxidant activity of pomegranate juice and its relationship with phenolic composition and processing.” Journal of agricultural and food chemistry vol. 48,10 (2000): 4581-9. doi:10.1021/jf000404a
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