Comments on: Winning with WEN http://www.chic-critique.com/2008/08/winning-with-wen.html Beauty and Fashion for the Modern Woman Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:54:03 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Kara http://www.chic-critique.com/2008/08/winning-with-wen.html/comment-page-1#comment-744 Kara Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:58:16 +0000 http://www.momslittlehelpers.com/test6/?p=108#comment-744 I found one sight claiming that glycerin strips hair colour off of hair - http://www.aurel.com/framesi.html Claiming that it dries out hair in certain climates - http://www.naturallyyoumagazine.com/content.php?id=16 But that's about all I can find online... hmmm. I found one sight claiming that glycerin strips hair colour off of hair – http://www.aurel.com/framesi.html

Claiming that it dries out hair in certain climates – http://www.naturallyyoumagazine.com/content.php?id=16

But that’s about all I can find online… hmmm.

]]> By: Kara http://www.chic-critique.com/2008/08/winning-with-wen.html/comment-page-1#comment-745 Kara Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:40:55 +0000 http://www.momslittlehelpers.com/test6/?p=108#comment-745 Sarah - I looked for some more info... On panthenol - taken from - http://www.medic8.com/medicines/Panthenol.html In cosmetics, panthenol is a humectant, emollient and moisturizer. It binds to hair follicles readily and is a frequent component of shampoos and hair conditioners (in concentrations of 0.1-1%). It coats the hair and seals its surface, lubricating follicles and making strands appear shiny. In ointments it is mixed with allantoin, in concentrations of up to 2-5%, and is used for treatment of sunburns, mild burns and minor skin disorders. Pantothenol is not, however, absorbed through the skin and thus has limited effects that are not due to its provitamin character. Sarah – I looked for some more info…

On panthenol – taken from – http://www.medic8.com/medicines/Panthenol.html

In cosmetics, panthenol is a humectant, emollient and moisturizer. It binds to hair follicles readily and is a frequent component of shampoos and hair conditioners (in concentrations of 0.1-1%). It coats the hair and seals its surface, lubricating follicles and making strands appear shiny.

In ointments it is mixed with allantoin, in concentrations of up to 2-5%, and is used for treatment of sunburns, mild burns and minor skin disorders.

Pantothenol is not, however, absorbed through the skin and thus has limited effects that are not due to its provitamin character.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.chic-critique.com/2008/08/winning-with-wen.html/comment-page-1#comment-746 Sarah Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:30:19 +0000 http://www.momslittlehelpers.com/test6/?p=108#comment-746 I looked up glycerin (a byproduct of soap making not wax) and panthenol and both were given the thumbs up as a moisturizer so I am not sure what the issue is with these ingredients. I would be happy to hear other input if you have it. "Panthenol, with its humectant-like properties, penetrates into layers beneath the surface of your skin so it can be used to treat a myriad of minor skin disorders and irritations. This natural substance is safe to use on your skin and can even be administered internally." ezine articles "Glycerin is a humectant, meaning it attracts moisture to your skin. Glycerin is a natural by-product of the soapmaking process and while commercial manufacturers remove the glycerin for use in their more profitable lotions and creams, handcrafted soap retains glycerin in each and every bar." pioneerthinking.com I looked up glycerin (a byproduct of soap making not wax) and panthenol and both were given the thumbs up as a moisturizer so I am not sure what the issue is with these ingredients. I would be happy to hear other input if you have it.

“Panthenol, with its humectant-like properties, penetrates into layers beneath the surface of your skin so it can be used to treat a myriad of minor skin disorders and irritations. This natural substance is safe to use on your skin and can even be administered internally.” ezine articles

“Glycerin is a humectant, meaning it attracts moisture to your skin. Glycerin is a natural by-product of the soapmaking process and while commercial manufacturers remove the glycerin for use in their more profitable lotions and creams, handcrafted soap retains glycerin in each and every bar.” pioneerthinking.com

]]> By: Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates http://www.chic-critique.com/2008/08/winning-with-wen.html/comment-page-1#comment-747 Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:53:46 +0000 http://www.momslittlehelpers.com/test6/?p=108#comment-747 This is very tempting to try. So funny - because I just caught the infomercial this morning for the first time! Had never heard of it! This is very tempting to try. So funny – because I just caught the infomercial this morning for the first time! Had never heard of it!

]]> By: Kara http://www.chic-critique.com/2008/08/winning-with-wen.html/comment-page-1#comment-748 Kara Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:53:06 +0000 http://www.momslittlehelpers.com/test6/?p=108#comment-748 I tried it, and loved it the first 2 days, but now I wouldn't even use it on the kids. Two major ingredients are glycerin (wax) and panthenol. You won't find these ingredients in any salon quality shampoo or conditioner, but you sure will find them in the cheapest stuff on the market. There a much better products on the market, that have much better ingredients. I tried it, and loved it the first 2 days, but now I wouldn’t even use it on the kids. Two major ingredients are glycerin (wax) and panthenol. You won’t find these ingredients in any salon quality shampoo or conditioner, but you sure will find them in the cheapest stuff on the market.

There a much better products on the market, that have much better ingredients.

]]> By: Jennifer Sabin http://www.chic-critique.com/2008/08/winning-with-wen.html/comment-page-1#comment-749 Jennifer Sabin Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:44:53 +0000 http://www.momslittlehelpers.com/test6/?p=108#comment-749 I have seen that same infomercial and now, thanks to your review, I don't think I'll be buying this. You just gave me enough info to decide it wasn't for me. However, I am seriously considering going no-poo soon. I have seen that same infomercial and now, thanks to your review, I don’t think I’ll be buying this. You just gave me enough info to decide it wasn’t for me.

However, I am seriously considering going no-poo soon.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.chic-critique.com/2008/08/winning-with-wen.html/comment-page-1#comment-750 Sarah Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:04:18 +0000 http://www.momslittlehelpers.com/test6/?p=108#comment-750 T- That is hilarious. I made it through years of Star Trek and must have missed Babylon 5. Oh well. Beth - From years of experience buying the $1 shampoo at the grocery store, I can completely relate. I was just so fed up with straw hair. Considering that it isn't just shampoo in the set and that you don't have to buy separate conditioner, I didn't think it was bad versus some of the salon shampoos I have bought and tried, always ending back with the one on sale locally. BUT, I hear what you are saying and really want to focus my posts in coming months on things that allow us to look good and don't break the budget. If you have other frugal beauty suggestions, I am all ears. I would love to include them in future posts. T- That is hilarious. I made it through years of Star Trek and must have missed Babylon 5. Oh well.

Beth -
From years of experience buying the $1 shampoo at the grocery store, I can completely relate. I was just so fed up with straw hair. Considering that it isn’t just shampoo in the set and that you don’t have to buy separate conditioner, I didn’t think it was bad versus some of the salon shampoos I have bought and tried, always ending back with the one on sale locally.

BUT, I hear what you are saying and really want to focus my posts in coming months on things that allow us to look good and don’t break the budget. If you have other frugal beauty suggestions, I am all ears. I would love to include them in future posts.

]]> By: Beth @ A Quest for Relevance http://www.chic-critique.com/2008/08/winning-with-wen.html/comment-page-1#comment-751 Beth @ A Quest for Relevance Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:44:00 +0000 http://www.momslittlehelpers.com/test6/?p=108#comment-751 I am in SO MUCH NEED of a good hair care product. My hair feels and looks like straw! (Too much sodium laureth sulfate?) The flip side: I am a C.H.E.A.P.S.K.A.T.E!! I don't think I can justify $44 for shampoo... I am in SO MUCH NEED of a good hair care product. My hair feels and looks like straw! (Too much sodium laureth sulfate?)

The flip side: I am a C.H.E.A.P.S.K.A.T.E!! I don’t think I can justify $44 for shampoo…

]]> By: T with Honey http://www.chic-critique.com/2008/08/winning-with-wen.html/comment-page-1#comment-752 T with Honey Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:08:09 +0000 http://www.momslittlehelpers.com/test6/?p=108#comment-752 And obviously you are not a sci-fi fan and have not watched Babylon 5. Grown up Melissa Gilbert was an agent for the Shadows (bad guys, sort of... well a B5 fan understands what I mean) and definitely should NOT be trusted! But your hair looks so lovely I think I may have to try this stuff anyway. ;) And obviously you are not a sci-fi fan and have not watched Babylon 5. Grown up Melissa Gilbert was an agent for the Shadows (bad guys, sort of… well a B5 fan understands what I mean) and definitely should NOT be trusted!

But your hair looks so lovely I think I may have to try this stuff anyway. ;)

]]> By: T with Honey http://www.chic-critique.com/2008/08/winning-with-wen.html/comment-page-1#comment-753 T with Honey Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:04:12 +0000 http://www.momslittlehelpers.com/test6/?p=108#comment-753 I agree with your daughter. Looking good, Sarah! I agree with your daughter. Looking good, Sarah!

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