Desert Essence hair & body wash

One thing I love about sales is that I sometimes pick up something I wouldn’t have bought otherwise. Such is the case with this hair and body wash, which was on sale at my local health-food store for $5.25—a bargain for the tall bottle.

The front says that the wash contains sea kelp, tea tree, and aloe vera and “replenishes electrolytes & minerals.” The back says the wash is

Perfect after intensive activity or workout. Organic Tea Tree Oil provides deep cleansing properties, while advanced technology quenches the skin with electrolytes and minerals naturally lost in perspiration. Leaves skin and hair feeling hydrated and conditioned. No sodium lauryl sulfate or other harsh surfactants. No parabens or artificial colorants.

My evaluation:

• Smell: refreshing.
• Lather: very little.
• Cleaning power: good.
• Effect on hair: mine was soft after washing, but this might have been due to my Pureology conditioner.

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