Natural Organic Hair and Skin Care: Including A to Z Guide to Natural and Synthetic Chemicals in Cosmetics [Paperback]

Aubrey Hampton (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 441 pages
• Publisher: Organica Pr (December 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939157004
• ISBN-13: 978-0939157006
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Natural Organic Hair And Skin Care, August 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Natural Organic Hair and Skin Care: Including A to Z Guide to Natural and Synthetic Chemicals in Cosmetics (Paperback)

This is one of most scientifically based books I have read on skin and hair care. From the listings of natural and synthetic chemicals in this book, I have been able to identify the chemicals in products I have been using that caused severe damage to my hair and scalp. I have seen several doctors over the past 10 years and have been given prescribed medication and shampoos to cure my problem - with no effectiveness. I have even used (supposedly) natural shampoos and conditioners from health food stores. I discovered that I was using products with synthetic chemicals (probably used as preservatives) that are listed in Aubrey Hampton's book. All of the products I've been using had some or many synthetic chemicals in them.

Based on the information in I've been reading in Natural Organic Hair and Skin Care, I have developed my own skin care and scalp treatments. I started noticing improvement in my skin daily. It took about 3 weeks for my scalp problem to clear up completely. I've been using Aubrey's Selenium Shampoo also, which I HIGHLY RECOMMEND for those who want to correct their hair and scalp problems. I continue use a leave-on conditioner I developed. I am a black woman and I have very kinky hair. My hair has stopped falling out and breaking off in large quantities. This book, Natural Organic Hair and Skin Care is backed up with SOUND, SCIENTIFIC information. Aubrey Hampton has presented information about his experiences and those of his peers working in this field as a chemists, as well. I cannot thank Aubrey Hampton enough for the time and commitment he made to create this book. It has helped me tremendously.

If you want to know the FACTS and HAVE GOOD RESULTS and SAVE YOUR MONEY, BUY THIS BOOK!!! You must be patient. Nothing so GOOOD comes comes easy.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Natural Organic Hair and Skin Care: by Aubrey Hampton, August 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Natural Organic Hair and Skin Care: Including A to Z Guide to Natural and Synthetic Chemicals in Cosmetics (Paperback)

Among the many books I have recently read, I rate Aubrey Hampton's book NATURAL ORGANIC HAIR AND SKIN CARE above them all. If I could give this book 10 stars for a rating, I would give it to emphasize the invaluable information this book provides. Also, I highly recommend the Natural Soap Book and The Soap Maker's Companion by Susan Miller Cavitch. She is a chemist and maker of the products described in her books. She provides comprehensive, scientifically sound information about the natural ingredients she uses in soapmaking. Also, the Natural Soap book has a recipe for a shampoo soap. ONE BOOK I DO NOT RECOMMEND: In her book, The Natural Way to Super Beauty, Mary Ann Crenshaw makes negative statements about the use of natural oils for topical skin use or treatments contrary to what other authors state and back up with scientific studies and results based on their work as scientists and experiences in their field. Ms Crenshaw does not back up her statements with scientific evidence and studies to support her claims against the use of natural oils for topical skin care. Yet she recommends using regular commercial makeup to protect skin from sun damage (which can contribute to clogging and enlarging pores, irritating and aging skin). She mentions statements made by some companies that disclaim any benefits natural oils can have on the skin through topical use. These companies historically used and continue to use synthetic ingredience and ineffective fillers in their VERY EXPENSIVE products. This is an example comparative to doctor's disclaiming the benefits of natural foods,vitamins and herbs vs. medications and drugs. My own experiences with the use and benefits of natural oils for topical skin and body care, have proven to me that Ms Crenshaw is dead wrong.

Aubrey Hampton provides the scientific background, studies, and the performance history of the ingredience and products (natural and synthetic) that are listed in his book. His book helped me identify the destructive chemicles in products I have been using that caused damage to my hair and scalp.

For approximately 10 years I've had a chronic scalp infection for which I've been getting ineffective medical treatment for. Based on the benefits I read about NATURAL OILS, I used a combination of Flax, Hemp and Evening Primose oils with Aloe Vera on my scalp and hair. My scalp problem diminished significantly, in just one week. I did experience some slight irritation after 3 days of using this solution on my scalp (Aubrey Hampton cautions the careful use of Evening Primrose oil on the skin's surface in his book). Subsequently, upon 3 weeks of using this combination of oils, my scalp problem disappeared. (I am black and have very wavy hair). I decided to buy Aubrey Hampton's - Selenium Natural Blue shampoo for the treatment of my damaged hair. I've developed my own leave-in hair conditioner and skin care program based on information I read his book. I am thoroughly happy with the results. The NATURAL ORGANIC HAIR AND SKIN CARE book has helped above and beyond my expectations.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Aubrey tells it like it is, May 26, 2001

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Loren E. Clive "bonne vivante" (Pukalani, HI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Natural Organic Hair and Skin Care: Including A to Z Guide to Natural and Synthetic Chemicals in Cosmetics (Paperback)

Granted, Aubrey doesn't back his claims fastidiously by science. However, anyone who's ever compared aloe vera straight from the plant to that sticky-dry film that forms on your skin when you get synthetically-laced aloe vera can attest to the validity of his claims. Plus, it's good to read someone who's not exactly logical or concerned with being PC. Plenty of info for vegetarians, and my only complaint is since there's several different charts and dictionaries, it could be better organized. However, Aubrey knows his stuff. I used avocado oil at his recommendation for some eczema I had, and it cleared up within a week.