Hello, My Dear Friends!
It's been a while since I began testing out these products from Pura D'Or, but as my long-time friends and readers know, life and Lupus have this uncanny way of slowing me down, or more often, having me down for the count for long periods of time. That being said... A promise is a promise and I did say that I would test these Organic Argan Oil infused hair and body products and come back with a review, so here it is! Finally, right?!
(In case you missed my original post about these products and how I obtained them, just click HERE and then come back for the review! - Or, you could read this and then go check out the original post - I'll leave that totally up to you.)
I've lost a significant amount of hair over the years. Now, you'd probably never believe it based on the way it looks now, but my crowning glory was long and full and quite strong when I was growing up. Even when I cut it into a shorter, very "Olivia Newton John type" of style in the late seventies and early eighties, there was still a lot of it! So... what happened?
(I apologize if this is a bit on the TMI side of things, but I truly want to share my "hair journey" as thoroughly and openly as possible and explain why my hair is in the condition that it is. Other people's hair loss situations might differ from mine.)
My "issues" began when I was in my late twenties, after over a year of poking, prodding and several embarrassing scans that were ordered and performed by all manner of doctors and technicians, I was diagnosed with (what was at that time) a rare illness called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. (PCOS/POS)
It was so rare at the time, that my GYN, who had been in practice for several years, as well as another doctor, who happened to be the director of reproductive endocrinology at a well known and respected medical college and teaching hospital, had barely heard of it at that point.
My condition persisted for several years and was severe enough that my entire reproductive cycle came to a complete stop. I had multiple cysts on both of my ovaries and one that eventually evolved into a pre-cancerous tumor, that resulted in the decision to remove my right ovary in 2010. During those years, my hair's volume reduced by at least 40%.
According to Wikipedia: "PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder among women between the ages of 18 and 44 {and can cause a number of symptoms including androgenic alopecia (increase hair thinning or diffuse hair loss).} It affects approximately 5% to 10% of this age group. It is one of the leading causes of poor fertility."
Then, in my late thirties, for reasons still not understood by my doctors to this day, my cycles all returned pretty much to normal and at least some of the hair that I'd lost during those earlier years, started to grow back in. Of course, it was never again the luxurious mane that I'd had in my youth, but it was definitely an improvement!
A few years passed and much to my dismay, along came more health issues and a year and a half ago, after more poking and prodding and testing by specialists, I was finally diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called SLE Lupus. As fate would have it, Lupus is also a disease that can bring with it a significant amount of hair loss.
So, here I am again, struggling on a daily basis, to find the best solutions that I can, to my rapidly thinning, fragile hair. And lo and behold, along came the good folks at Pura D'Or with the offer of a possible solution! I read as much as I could about the company and it's products and was impressed enough that I agreed to try them.
So, now that you know a little bit of the "back story" let's get on to what you're all here to see! The product review!!
I used both the Gold Label Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo and the Organic Argan Oil Conditioner for a period of 90 days. I used them exclusively and between 2 and 3 times per week.
I never use a brush on my hair when it's wet (and rarely when it's dry) because the bristles on most brushes can cause hair breakage and I certainly don't need any more of that than I already deal with! I also use only the lowest settings on my blow dryer and I do not use heated styling tools, such as curling or flat irons, also in order to avoid any further possible damage to my hair.
My hair had also been in a ponytail for about 10 hours before taking it down for these photos. |
(The hair in the bottom right frame of each photo, is any hair that came out in my comb after getting out of the shower and before blow drying my hair)
My Opinion!
Because it is important to me to assure my readers that the opinions that I share here are 100% my own, I want to reiterate that what follows is my experience with these products and I have not been influenced by anyone else's opinion, or review. As is true in all things, a particular product might work a certain way for one person and then work in a different way for someone else. If you try these for yourself, the results that you get could differ from mine.
That being said... I am happy to say with certainty (and with a completely clear conscience) that for me, the Pura D'Or Premium Organic Gold Label Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo and the Pura D'Or Premium Organic Argan Oil Conditioner in Lavender & Vanilla that were sent to me to try, did exactly what they claim to do! Only a small amount of each of these two products is needed to cleanse and condition my hair, so they last quite a long time, making them a very economical choice as well.
I strongly recommend these products to anyone who is looking for an organic, gentle, ingredient rich solution, to the cleansing and conditioning of fine, fragile thinning hair and/or a sensitive scalp.
Now, as for the Pura D'Or 100% Pure Argan Oil For Body, Face And Hair, I must add that while I did not use it on my hair, (because all oils tend to weigh my hair down) I did use it on my face and body and I feel that it truly did an excellent job of keeping my skin feeling both hydrated and soft, without feeling greasy or leaving any type of oily residue behind. And as I stated about the hair products above, only small amounts of the Argan Oil do an excellent job of adding soft, supple hydration to the areas of my face and body where I need it, so I feel that the price point is extremely reasonable!
I hope that you found these reviews helpful and if you have any questions or need clarification about the products themselves, how I used them, or anything else that I might not have covered regarding your particular needs, please don't hesitate to leave me your questions in the comments below. I'm more than happy to help in any way that I can!
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Live Strong and Live Well!
Mary
That is amazing. I am going to try this product right away. I've had it saved in my Amazon wish list since you first mentioned it! I do want to share something that has worked for me, organic Sulphur crystals. Nasty little buggers (tastes like mothballs if you get any in your mouth while swallowing it in liquid) but I not only lost most of the grey on the back of my hair, I had significantly less gaps in my part and on top of my hair. You have to stay faithful to it and also take 1-2 teaspoons twice a day (water or orange juice). Google the benefits (Sulphur or sulfur). You have to take it 30 min before or after other supplements but it is so worth the hassle! I even have strong fingernails now - a miracle!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried sulpher or sulpher products, but I do take Biotin and I really need to get better about it. I see a very visible difference in my hair (and my nails - Lupus causes them to break and become weaker too) when I take it more faithfully. I should be taking it every day, but with all of the Rx meds I take as it is, I tend to forget about my supplements. I'll definitely check into the sulpher though! Thank you, my dear sweet Nan!
DeleteThanks so much for sharing your story! It must have been difficult to go through! I will definitely be loved king further into this product.
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You're welcome, Kirsten! It's been an interesting journey, but hey... I'll take it over the alternative. LOL I've been "sick" for such a long time that I really don't remember what it was like NOT to be. That's really not as sad as it sounds, though. In a strange way it actually makes it easier to just accept and get through each day as it comes. If you do try it out, I'd love to know how it works for you! Thanks for stopping by and have an awesome week!
DeleteMy hair fall out on the shower was really upsetting because my hair is getting so thin and I need to keep what little I have. I used the hair loss preventer therapy shampoo for the last four days
ReplyDeleteI can barely see one strand of hair in my drain.i have tried everything
It works great with hair loss!!!! I'm so happy I finally found something. I'm in complete shock it really is working for me
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI'm a 29-year-old South Asian female and I was also diagnosed with PCOS last month and have been on meds since then. Around the same time, I started using Pura D'or Hair loss Prevention Shampoo. I did not have a major hair-loss problem before I started using it and my main goal was to accelerate my hair growth. After a week, I noticed that my hair had started falling out in chunks! I've been shedding about 250+ strands of hair every single day. I consulted my usual dermatologist and she asked me to quit the shampoo immediately and prescribed PILOPEPTAN Anti hair-loss shampoo and lotion. I've been using it for the past two weeks, however my condition hasn't improved. I'm worried I'm going bald and this has taken a significant toll on my self-esteem. So I'm wondering if there's anything else I can do to prevent further hair loss?
Thanks in advance.
Hi! I'm hoping you chose the "notify me" feature when you left this comment, so that you'll see this. I'm so very sorry that I missed your comment when you left it. For some reason it ended up going into my spam folder (which I don't check very often) and I just happened to see it today.
DeleteTo answer your question, I am not using the Pura D'Or anymore. Not because it made my hair fall out, but simply because after I saw those initial results, things just plateaued and I stopped seeing any new growth or thickening.
I'm also sorry that it caused your hair to fall out even more. That's terrible! I've experienced those giant handfuls of hair coming out at different times in my life and it's so disheartening. I am really hoping that between leaving your comment and the time that you see my reply. that you've found something to help. I wish I could say that I've found a miracle product that has helped me, but the closest I've come is a shampoo that I saw had been highly recommended on Amazon and a few other sights to help strengthen the hair you have and help prevent the amount of further fall-out you might have.
The brand is Paul Mitchell "Tea Tree Special Shampoo" and there's a conditioner as well, if you use one. I do use the conditioner, but only every 3rd or 4th shampooing. While I haven't seen any real new growth, it has seemed to slow down what I lose by a very significant amount, my hair does feel stronger and the strands themselves feel thicker. I purchase it on Amazon because that was where I found the best prices for the 33.8 oz (1 Litre) size with the pump. I've been using it for about 9 months and I'm quite happy with it.
Again, I'm very sorry that it took me so long to answer your questions. I hope things are going better for you. If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'll be sure to check all of my folders more frequently. :)
Take Care, Mary