Pamela M.
Ingredients are not all listed
I got the scalp treatment kit, Matt mud, and the full shaving kit for my husband since I’ve been looking for a healthier alternative for his shaving routine, hair gel, and his itchy flaky scalp. Lots of products out there have dangerous chemicals in them and I wanted him to try something healthier and more natural. I ordered these products based on the clean ingredients listed under the products I ordered. However, what made me upset is that the website is not 100% honest about displaying ALL of their ingredients. When I received my package, I read the bottles and all of them had things in there that were not displayed in the website description like dimethicone, PEG-40, and phenoxyethenol. But performance-wise, my husband loves the products and says the Matt mud hold is perfect and smells nice! He says it holds just as well, if not better than his really bad chemical one, which is hard to find!
Response from VITAMAN USAOct 4, 2021
Hey Pamela, Thank you very much for your honest review. I'm delighted your husband is enjoying our Scalp Treatment and Matt Mud. We're proud to announce that our entire range of products has recently been approved and certified by VEGAN Australia and we're in the process of updating our full ingredients list. With regards to preservative - in our cremes, we use 0.03-0.05% of Phenoxyethanol which is considered a very safe level and keeps the product stable for the required export shelf life. Phenoxyethanol is not used for its effects on the skin but rather is included in skincare products as a preservative against bacterial contamination. It prevents bacteria; it's antimicrobial and highly effective in preventing the growth of fungi, bacteria, and yeast in a product formula. It also offers natural, paraben-free and formaldehyde-free protection from bacteria, yeast, and mold. With styling products, it's impossible to get hold and texture without adding a small amount of safe chemicals to the products. Our Hair Styling products are between 73% and 85% naturally derived, they're all water soluble and pH balanced - which suits the chemistry of men's skin. For your added piece of mind, our skincare range is between 95–100% naturally derived. I hope this helps but please don't hesitate to reach out ([email protected]) if there's anything else I can assist you with. Gavin - VITAMAN