Malibu Hard Water Wellness Treatment Kit, 9 Oz Shampoo, 9 Oz Conditioner And 0.17 Hard Water Treatment

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Clarifying shampoos, on the other hand, will help strip away some of the mineral build-up—along with basic product build-up—but they aren’t as effective at harder-to-remove minerals, and they may not even remove tough product build-up, like waxes and silicones.

Although the treatment is considered safe for anyone, performing a patch test before use is advised. Here is a list of what the treatment does and its key benefits: To Remove Hard Water Minerals from the Hair The Malibu C crystal gel is an instant hair demineralizing treatment. It is highly concentrated with water-soluble nature-identical vitamin C, antioxidants, and chelating agents. If you're dealing with major mineral build-up—like you just spent two weeks swimming in a chlorinated pool and showering in hard water—go for a tried-and-true chelating shampoo, like the Malibu C Hard Water Shampoo. But if you're not quite sure what your hair needs, try the Color Wow Dream Filter Mineral Remover (which will gently break down minerals) or the Ouidad Water Works Clarifying Shampoo (which uses sulfates to strip away all product build-up). Take a look at the ingredients Although it contains some mild sulfates like sodium C14-C16 olefin sulfonate and sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, if you follow the correct usage instructions, it won’t strip your hair due to its balanced formula.

How to Combat Hard Water

The pH of hard water is higher than 8 (alkaline). Hair and scalp pH must be in the range of 4.5 – 5.5 (acidic) for optimal and healthy function. Naturally, if you are washing your hair with hard water every day, it is elevating the pH from acidic to alkaline. And this can cause a host of problems like: The chelating agent in the crystal gel works by binding to calcium deposits on the scalp and creating a compound that can be easily rinsed away. It also gently exfoliates the skin to provide soothing relief from irritation and inflammation caused by external aggressors. Using the Crystal Gel regularly makes it possible to maintain a healthy and balanced scalp, free from calcium and other types of buildup. To Stop Chemical Processes (Post-Service) If you’re here, you’re probably in a desperate search for the best hard-water shampoo, or chelating shampoo, or something to rid you of the demons haunting your hair. As a refresher, hard water is water that's naturally higher in minerals—minerals that can bind to your hair and (1) dry it out, leaving it brittle and damaged; and (2) ruin your hair color, stripping it away or messing with its hue to the point where the best hair toner or color-depositing conditioner won't help. But short of moving to a new home or installing a hard water-filtering shower head (which will only help to a degree), your best and easiest step is to add a tried-and-tested hard-water shampoo to your hair routine. A demineralizing shampoo traps minerals, chemicals, metals, chlorine, and oxidizers to flush them out and restore the pH balance while eliminating buildup and other hard water hair issues.

However, it is essential not to overuse it and follow the directions correctly. What Is It Used for?Unlike many treatments that rely on harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients, the Malibu C crystal gel is made with all-natural, gentle, yet effective ingredients. Typically, most shampoos—even the bottle you've got sitting in your shower right now— will contain one or two ingredients (known as chelators) to help break down minerals. But the difference between your regular shampoo and a hard-water or clarifying shampoo is the amount and strength of each chelator in the formula. Mark DeBolt is a celebrity colorist and co-founder of Mark Ryan Salon. A protégé of celebrity colorist Marie Robinson, his areas of expertise include his signature blend of foil highlighting, balayage, and specialty color placement techniques. Currently, he’s an ambassador, educator, and hair color expert for Wella Professionals. Whatever your hair or scalp needs, our collection from the professional hair brand Malibu C for all hair types is sure to have the perfect product for you. Words from the brand itself “if you use water, you need Malibu C” so discover our collection of 100% vegan Shampoos, Treatments and Travel Sizes at Additional Lengths to find that one for you to preserve the health of your hair and scalp. In terms of the scent, some people may notice a slight iron smell when using the Malibu crystal gel. This is because it removes iron and minerals from the hair. The iron smell may be more noticeable if your hair has severe hard water minerals buildup. Malibu Crystal Gel Ingredients