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As someone that has a bit of a temperamental scalp, detox shampoos are always appealing to me. I have been testing out the new Living proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo. Here’s what you need to know.
What is Living proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo?
- Gentle clarifying shampoo that deeply cleanses hair
- Works to remove product buildup
- Cleanses the hair of pollution, excess oil, and heavy metals (copper) from hard water
- Keeps hair cleaner for longer
- Deeply cleanses without stripping hair
Product Claims
- Removes 97% of product buildup with one wash*
- Removes 95% of sebum + pollution with one wash*
- Removes 65% of copper with one wash*
- Improves colour vibrancy
- Helps keep hair cleaner, longer**
*In laboratory testing compared to baseline
**When used with Living Proof conditioners
My Review of Living proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo
As I said at the top, I love anything that will detox my scalp. I have suffered on and off with scalp issues, and have experienced bouts of flakiness and irritation many times since I was a child. However, because I colour my hair, I need to be careful that I don’t strip my strands of moisture. Products have to be gentle.
When I saw the dark colour of the Living proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo I got quite excited because I love anything with activated charcoal and this screams charcoal!
The Living proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo is formulated with activated charcoal and this absorbs all those impurities that build up on the scalp that cause irritation. It leaves my scalp feeling so clean and fresh, yet it is super gentle.
Is the Living proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo suitable for coloured hair?
In case you are wondering if it is safe to use on coloured hair, the answer is absolutely yes. I actually first used the detox shampoo after having a temporary colour depositing treatment which turned my blonde to red. In spite of it making my scalp feel super clean and my hair feel light and soft, it did not strip the colour at all. Impressive.
How does it work?
This formula uses magnetic polymers that act like a magnet by attracting product buildup and removing it from hair. At the same time, gentle cleansers whisk away pollution particles and sebum.
The formula also contains a naturally derived chelating agent which is a compound that removes minerals and heavy metal buildup caused by hard water.
Finally, activated charcoal detoxifies hair, absorbing odours and impurities.
How often should you use Living proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo?
This formula is gentle enough to be used in place of your regular shampoo, so it’s up to you. However, a safe bet is to use it once a week.
If you are looking for a shampoo to use as a weekly reset for your hair and scalp, I can’t recommend this enough. Thumbs up.
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