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28/1/2013

It's All In The Ingredients: The Food In Dominican Conditioners

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Las Dominicanas have long incorporated food into their beauty rituals, so it's little surprise that most modern Dominican conditioners include edible ingredients in their formulas.

Here's how some of the top gourmet ingredients blended into Dominican haircare  balance both your body and your beauty...


Like all other Caribbean nations, what Dominicans eat is central to their way of life. When it comes to beauty, many traditional foods have been as much a staple of Dominican women's beauty regimens as of their diet – for centuries.

With the flourishing of the haircare industry in recent decades, many of these foods, traditionally applied in their raw form, have been expertly blended into high-tech conditioners, creating the unique formulations that are the hallmark of Dominican haircare. Here are some of the tasty treats you are likely to pour out of your bottle of rinse and into your hair:



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Chocolate:

This ancient superfood of the Americas was consumed by Dominicans' indigenous ancestors, the Taino people – who are also the original people of Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and Puerto Rico.

Now eaten in bars mixed with dairy and sugar around the world, chocolate is still ground and brewed in the Caribbean as it originally was, into bitter yet flavoursome infusions.

Why it's good to eat: In its purest, darkest form, cocoa is rich in flavanoids, plant chemicals which are proven antioxidants, able to scavenge the free radicals which attack our bodies on a daily basis.

Why it's good for your hair: Since our hair and skin, too, are continuously under assault by free radicals, flavanoids provide a degree of defense. Cocoa butter, the rich emollient pressed from cacao beans, is also greatly smoothing and protective to the hair.

Find it in: Chocolacio Shampoo, Treatment, Conditioner and Leave In.



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Olives:

Originating in the Mediterranean Basin, these fruits were brought to the Dominican Republic by Spanish colonizers hundreds of years ago. Ever since, olives have been cultivated in the cooler, drier regions of Constanza and Los Pinos del Edén. The oil is a key ingredient in traditional Dominican dish Mofongo, as well as recipes influenced by later immigrants from the Mediterranean, whose food traditions have blended into the local cuisine.

Why they're good to eat: Olives, particularly the oil, contain monunsaturated fatty acids which lower cholesterol, and normalise blood clotting and insulin levels. Olive oil is also rich in a wide variety of  antioxidants not found in other oils.

Why they're good for your hair: On the surface of your hair, olive oil adds shine and eases friction during combing. Abundant in powerful antioxidants, olive oil has been shown to help correct damage caused by ultraviolet rays, so is great for soothing and repairing the scalp after excessive exposure to sunlight. It's also one of the few oils that have been proven to penetrate the hair shaft, strengthening the hair against protein loss, from the inside out.

Find them in: Nacidit Olive Oil Conditioner and atrActiva Dream Treatment
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Macadamia Nuts

While not a traditional element of Dominican cuisine, the oil pressed from the nuts of the macadamia tree is found infused in some Dominican cosmetics.

Macadamia oil has surged in popularity worldwide due to its culinary and health benefits, and the island of  Hispaniola has been no exception.


Why it's good to eat: Macadamia oil's high heat capacity and smoke point mean it can stand exposure to high temperatures without breaking down into dangerous free radicals as most oils do under high heat. This makes it a much safer and healthier option in the kitchen. It's also rich in vital nutrients, including Vitamin E, Omega-6 and Omega-3.

Why it's good for your hair: Macadamia oil's stability and high heat capacity help to shield your hair from irons and blowdryers. Its rich Vitamin E content makes it soothing to the scalp and smoothing to strands.
Find it in: La Aplanadora Maintenance Shampoo, Treatment and Leave In.



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Cinnamon

Known as canela in the Dominican Republic, cinnamon is one of the most beloved spices of the Caribbean. Its rich aroma and flavour make it a popular feature of Dominican desserts, and it's also used as a herb to help combat nausea and provide energy.


Why it's good to eat: Cinnamon aids digestion, increases circulation, and helps balance blood glucose levels. It's also a potent antiviral.

Why it's good for your hair: Cinnamon's energising and circulation-boosting properties have made it a longtime ingredient in many a Dominican hair remedy, where it is used to reduce hair loss and strengthen roots.

Find it in: Capilo Sole & Cinnamon Conditioner, Shampoo, Treatment, Conditioner and Leave In.



Wheat

One of the most widely eaten grains worldwide, wheat is a staple of the Dominican diet. A key ingredient in dishes like quipes and tipili, it's also a favourite in the Dominican haircare arena.
Why it's good to eat: Wheat is a concentrated source of fibre. It's also rich in a range of vital nutrients including essential fatty acids, Vitamin E, folic acid, zinc, phosphorous and magnesium.

Why it's good for your hair: Wheat germ extract is another member of the select crew of ingredients that can penetrate your hair. Once inside, it crosslinks proteins, building strength into your hair and protecting from heat.

Find it in: BPT Wheat Germ Shampoo and Treatment.






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Snail

Not a popular item on the menu in the Dominican itself, snail is  delicacy in several countries around the world. On the island, however, the use of snail is mostly confined to aesthetic and health purposes.


The slime is a multifunctional beauty remedy, known as baba de caracol, harnessed to condition hair and scalp, aid skin complaints, and combat stretch marks.

Why it's good to eat: While it may not be to everyone's taste, snail is certainly rich in Vitamins A, C, and E, not to mention protein.

Why it's good for your hair: As well as the vitamins listed above, snail extract contains allantoin, a natural compound which makes the scalp more supple, as well as collagen, which fortifies strands.

Find it in: Baba De Caracol Shampoo, Treatment, Conditioner and Leave In.


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Avocado

Avocado, known as aguacate in the Dominican Republic, has been used for generations as a natural conditioner, throughout the Caribbean and many other parts of Latin America.

Why it's good to eat: Rich in essential fatty acids, potassium, and Vitamins B, C, and E, avocado is great for your health all round. It helps to balance cholesterol, and improves the condition of your skin and hair, at a cellular level.

Why it's good for your hair: Applied topically, avocado is both softening and strengthening to the hair, thanks to its natural fibres, and its fatty acids which act as an emollient. Its vitamin content aids the scalp, with Vitamin E especially smoothing to strands.

Find it in: Nacidit Multi Nutrientes Shampoo, Rinse, Treatment and Leave In.

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linda
9/4/2018 07:42:53 pm

are there any products that say B SMA in the upper left hand corner and iam eTouchice in the lower right hand corner.

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