The Big Five Hair Challenges

Challenge #1.  Managing Frizz 

Desert Botanicals SonoranShine™ Featherweight Conditioner is especially formulated to balance moisture enhancing natural desert cactus with protective high-tech silicones specifically engineered for hair protection and enhancement. As a primary ingredient, Aloe Vera is composed of long chain polysaccharides that act as humectants forming lightweight films that retain moisture and hold, especially in dry, hot climates. Preventing dryness not only strengthens hair but, more importantly, prevents breakage. Prickly Pear nourishes the cuticle and provides oxidation resistance to protect the cuticle. Each oil was selected and added in precise ratios to maximize hair protection without making hair heavy or greasy. In addition, we added silk amino acids with excellent moisture binding abilities.  Silk aminos are known to penetrate into the upper layers of the skin and through the hair cuticle into the hair shaft resulting in improved flexibility and manageability of the hair creating a soft and natural appearance.

Challenge #2. Achieving Shine

Jojoba Oil plays an especially important role here, as an extremely long-chain wax ester it is highly reflective producing a shimmering, vibrant look. People will notice your hair and wonder why it looks so appealing. Additionally, panthenol (vitamin B5) is included to add further shine, while strengthening hair and slowing hair loss.

Challenge #3.  Protecting Color Treatments

Coloring your hair is one of the most expensive things you can do, so why lose that desired color quickly? Color treatments typically use an oxidative process to set the color, so additional oxidation can weaken pigmentation bonds. Argan oil with its natural carotenes, phenols and tocopherols has strong anti-oxidants and easily coats the cuticle to provide excellent oxidation resistance. Prickly pear oil takes things to the next level with its super-antioxidative betalains! Our lightweight, but durable, lipid coating creates a resistant barrier to oxygenation and other damaging processes.  

Challenge #4. Dandruff Prevention

If you’re currently not suffering from dandruff, why risk it?  Work and family stress weaken the immune system.  While Desert Botanicals doesn’t sell a pharmacological grade dandruff treatment, all of our products’ natural oils have excellent anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties.[iv] [v] [vi] [vii]  Our formulas’ low viscosity enables them to reach the scalp and prevent Malassezia fungus and harmful bacteria from growing, making it significantly less likely you’ll experience unsightly dandruff. 

Challenge #5. Preventing Thermal Damage 

The smoke point for Argan Oil is 420°F (216°C), while Jojoba Oil has a similarly high temperature resistance.  These long chain molecules easily wrap around the cuticle providing excellent thermal protection.  In addition, we add lightweight, high-tech silicones specifically engineered for exceptional thermal and chemical resistance. Desert Botanicals products protect your hair even under the most grueling conditions. 

Conclusion

Desert cactus and flowering plant oils are ideally suited to meet the big five hair challenges people face today. However, oils can’t get the job done alone, especially if someone wants to display a high-volume, lightweight, non-greasy look. Desert Botanicals sources the highest-grade natural oils available and combines them with silk amino acids and other cutting-edge technologies to create a luxurious, premium hair care experience. Whether it is reducing frizz or preventing damage to the hair and scalp, look to Desert Botanicals to meet all your hair care needs!