Simple Hygiene is using not only about eco-friendly products (e.g. less packaging waste, natural content) but also about products whose ingredients are safe for health.

Motivation

This is a breakdown article of hygiene-related products that I use for my hair

Oil, oil and oil: Coconut Oil, Argan Oil

Seriously oil really saves my hair because I suffered from dry and dull hair for the longest time.

Coconut oil: As hair mask

• Current coconut oil: Simple Mill Farms Raw Virgin Organic Cold Pressed Coconut Oil
• Cost: SGD 11.8 for 500ml. This is cheaper than my previous option (Artnaturals - Argan Oil Hair Mask - ~ SGD 20 for 250g)
• How to use: Scoop out 1 tablespoon and wait for it to soften. Take a bit onto hand, warm it up and massage onto hair gently. After that, I have to wait for 30 mins - 1 hour, then do wash dry (by simply adding shampoo and wait for additional 15 mins). This is to break down the coconut oil in my hair before washing it with water.
• Frequency: Once a week
• Pros: This really helps moisturise my hair
• Cons: This routine takes time so for weeks that I don’t have time, I will skip this step.

Argan oil: As leave-in conditioner

• Current option: The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil
• Cost: SGD 15 (including delivery fee) for 30ml. This is not really cheaper alternative compared to commercial conditioners. However, every I use, it’s just 3 drops for 1 usage so 30ml really goes a long way. I’ve been using it for months.
• Frequency: Every day
• How to use: Just squeeze 3 drops onto hand, warm it up and run through hair, especially the end where it needs moisture the most.

Other oil I use for face: jojoba oil. More here

Shampoo

Shampoo is the only option that I haven’t switched to a natural alternative because my hair is very particular about I put on.

• Current shampoo: Moist Diane Botanical Shampoo
• Cost: SGD 17 for 480ml (really not bad)
• Pros: This shampoo contains no harsh chemicals (e.g. silicones, sulfates, parabens and articial colorants) that are usually found in other products, so it’s safe for fine hair like mine.
• Cons: The packaging is plastic and needs to throw away after usage.

Hair spray (for hair growth) / Scalp refresher

Pomelo/Citrus essential is beneficial for hair growth (in terms of length and more hair).

• Current hair spray: Some brand that my mom bought in Vietnam (natural ingredients). But I will need to make a new one following the instruction from this blog
• Cost: Pomoelo essential oil - SGD 10.5 (bought in Vietnam). I will need to DIY to make it into a scalp refresher.
• Frequency: Everyday
• How to use: Just spray directly onto the scalp and massage. I usually use it with argan oil