Official 2010 Ceramides Challenge

[Americka]

Alrighty ladies....I found it.

Ceramides - the straight ingredient here


now, it is very potent in low concentrations of 0.5% of the total formulation - so don't go and and pour the whole bottle on your hair like a conditioner.

I haven't purchased it yet, but I've been looking to share with you ladies - and to be a replacement for some more expensive products I'm using...

The price!!

1.0floz / 30ml ($17.80)
2.0floz / 60ml ($32.40)
8.4floz / 250ml ($108.00)
33.6floz / 1L ($324.00)
1.3Gal / 5L ($1,485.00)

 

[taz007]

Matter of fact....what in the world was I thinking, let me buy a quart now cause I know how you girls are!

Girl, I got that in my shopping cart now. You know how we do!

 

[taz007]

The price!!

1.0floz / 30ml ($17.80)
2.0floz / 60ml ($32.40)
8.4floz / 250ml ($108.00)
33.6floz / 1L ($324.00)
1.3Gal / 5L ($1,485.00)

I am just seeing this and took it OUT of my cart with a quickness!

ETA: But I want it! Added the site to my "favorites" until I can find a reasonable justification ...

 

[Minty]

But considering how much I'm spending on a few other items, it comes out cheaper overall. PLUS it is proven successful in SMALL (0.5 - 1.0% of the total formula) quantities. *kanyeshrug*

 

[flowinlocks]

Has anyone co-washed with Skala products?

I have with the Jaborandi twice. It's def. my fav. so far.

 

[aprils13]

I found sunflower oil at the $.99 store today I'm glad I didnt buy it at Whole foods.

 

[LaidBak]

I'm curious though...in the description it doesn't say anything about using it for hair. I don't know enough about ceramides to know if there is a different kind for hair than for skin. Is there? Would this stuff be just as beneficial to the hair?

Alrighty ladies....I found it.

Ceramides - the straight ingredient here


now, it is very potent in low concentrations of 0.5% of the total formulation - so don't go and and pour the whole bottle on your hair like a conditioner.

I haven't purchased it yet, but I've been looking to share with you ladies - and to be a replacement for some more expensive products I'm using.

For this challenge I'm using:

**Thriven 2x a week - (Ceramide is third on the ingred. list) - after shampoo treatment mixed with wheat germ oil, overnight.
**Biolage Pro-Cera Hydra/Forta- 1x a week after shampoo DC
**Redken Anti-Snap - after every wash (1-2x a week)
**Redken Extreme Fuel - 1/2x a month.
**Silicon Mix - DC on dry hair every 1/2 weeks.

 

[grow]

I prepooed with gleau oil on Friday. I also added it to my tea rinses.

never heard of that oil?

please share some details....

thanks!

 

[grow]

did an overnight dc with the ceramides in AO HSR (mixed with a shea butter hair mask).

 

[Shay72]

never heard of that oil?

please share some details....

thanks!

www.gleauhaircare.com

She also sells it on Amazon.

 

[lolascurls]

So tempted to pick up some sunflower oil from the 99p store now!

 

[Minty]

There is no ceramide for hair and a different ceramide for skin. It performs the same function on a cellular level for both as skin and hair.

The purpose of ceramides overall is to protect the outer layer (whether it be the epidermis, or the cuticle layer) and seal in moisture.

The only difference between the two is how it is incorporated in overall formula.

 

[LaidBak]

Prepooing with Wheat Germ oil. About to get in ten minutes under the steamer and then let it sit while I write a paper for class.

There is no ceramide for hair and a different ceramide for skin. It performs the same function on a cellular level for both as skin and hair.

The purpose of ceramides overall is to protect the outer layer (whether it be the epidermis, or the cuticle layer) and seal in moisture.

The only difference between the two is how it is incorporated in overall formula.

This is good to know, thank you!. So I guess I'm good to add a bit of wheat germ oil to my face cream as well.

 

[Minty]

^^^I just can't take the smell. How do you do it?

 

[taz007]

^^^I just can't take the smell. How do you do it?

Awaiting an answer for this one!

 

[LaidBak]

^^^I just can't take the smell. How do you do it?

I keep mine in the fridge. I'm not sure why that makes a difference, but it now smells less strong than it did when I first got it. I don't even smell it when I am under the steamer. I have a thin layer of it on my face right now and I can smell a thing.

 

[Sharpened]

After three-day diet of oil and water, the strands got a favorite treat--VO5 with rosemary EO and honey. My hair was so soft, I skipped a wash day. The need for a follow-up moisturizer or oil, eliminated! Between this and my "juice" mix on the third day, I may be able to cut my near-daily hair watering down to twice weekly.

 

[JuiceMobsta]

INGREDIENTS
Rosewater, dicetyldimonium chloride, cocodimonium hydroxypropyl silk amino acids, acetamide MEA (and) lactamide MEA, hydrolyzed wheat protein, lauryl pyrrolidone, panthenol, propylene glycol, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) methylisothiazolinone, nettle, chamomile extract, algae, aloe vera, lavender extract, rosemary extract, parfum, FD&C yellow 5, D&C red 33, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, mica, boron nitride powder

Well in that case, Care Free Curl Instant Moisturizer is a ceramide...

Water/ Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance/ Parfum, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Dimethicone, Silica (D2459/2).

 

[2inspireU]

Well in that case, Care Free Curl Instant Moisturizer is a ceramide...

Water/ Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance/ Parfum, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Dimethicone, Silica (D2459/2).

The OP said hydrolyzed wheat protein is not a ceramide. Therefore, neither products contains ceramides. Ceramides are lipids not proteins.

 

[Minty]

mine was in the fridge too. SMH. its a no go. My days of smelly products are over. Its still in my fridge. Even in small quantities when I ask..."can y'all smell this".......

 

[Reecie]

The OP said hydrolyzed wheat protein is not a ceramide. Therefore, neither products contains ceramides. Ceramides are lipids not proteins.

Good Catch 2InspireU.

Hey Chelz,
I know looking at some of the prior posts can be confusing, however...

HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN IS NOT A CERAMIDE!! ​

 

[2inspireU]

DCed with Skala Ceramide G3 masque with steam, and the result was unbelievably soft hair. I used Qhemet's BRBC as a moisturizer and sealed with Rice Bran oil. I'm definitely noticing a change in my hair texture(softer now with ceramide use), increase in sheen, and detangling my hair(easier to do now).

 

[Reecie]

Those of you that are using WGO as a leave in, how do you mask the smell?

I finally discovered a way! For me, EVOO and WGO mixed together are a match made in heaven. EVOO helps penetrate the hair shaft and mask the smell of the WGO. I used a 50/50 mixture in an applicator bottle and apply 2-3 drops in the morning/nightly.

Works like a charm.

 

[Reecie]

BTW... Redken Deep Fuel is absolutely amazing and will be a staple in my reggie forever! Thanks Taz, sqzbly1908, IDareT'sHair for introducing me to this wonderful product.

Click to Read My Review: HERE

 

[taz007]

I LOVE Redken Deep Fuel! I am going to try it as a midstep in 3 weeks.

Definitely a keeper!

 

[grow]

i hear ya!

i hope to try the Redken Extreme Treatment Deep Fuel, too!
(i ordered it last week but they're out...it's so good...so still waiting)


last night after my cowash, i did an oil rinse with 50% EVOO and 50% Sunflower Oil.

love, love, love the effects!

easily detangled hair with a sheen that made me gleam!

 

[taz007]

I am going to cowash in cornrows with Skala Ceramides C3 tonight!

I will report back with results.

 

[SouthernStunner]

What products/oils will you use? Aubrey Organics (Honeysuckle Rose), My shea butter mixture has KuKi Oil in it,silicone leave in, Skala Ceramides G3 (on its way to me) and Sunflower oil.

How often will you use it? Everyday (I use my shea butter mixture everyday while in braids) I will cowash with Skala Cermaids G3 everyday wihile in braids.

What is your application method? I will cowash everyday with Ceramides G3 everyday and seal with my Shea Butter mixture.

Will you deep condition with ceramides? Yes I will add some sunflower oil to my dc.

 

[flowinlocks]

Checking in, I have been applying small amounts of WGO, Hemp oil, and Skala ceramide leave in and baggying at night. I also have been cowashing with the Skala conditioners. I must say my hair not only feels soft and strong, but pliable. My hair is thanking me for this. I think ceramides was the missing link to my reggie.

 

[KinkyGenius]

I've been sealing with Kukui Oil and myyyyyy gawd is my hair SOOOO much softer! I also switched to the Bee Mine Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer, which I have no doubt is playing a role in my newfound moisturized hair. But the Kukui Oil is DEFINITELY a keeper for me.