More Than Just Another Shampoo! (Té Tao Lemongrass Tea Shine Shampoo)

Member Name: Suzan

Product:	Té Tao Lemongrass Tea Shine Shampoo
Date:	31/03/02 (658 review reads)
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Advantages: Rich,thick and unctuous, Smells fresh and invigorating, Conditions wonderfully.

Disadvantages: None

Now then, in order to create the right ambience for this review, I require the assistance of a few willing volunteers from the audience. What I would like you all to do, if you would, is to assume the lotus position. That’s it…left leg over there and tucked in just so…now right leg up and over…careful now…and tuck in…there…Stop that groaning at the back, please - no need for histrionics! Now, straighten up, look forward, smile and think happy thoughts. Well done!

Are you all sitting comfortably? (Huh?) Then I’ll begin.

Tea - so much more than a refreshing cuppa, tea is now the in thing in health and beauty circles. So I was instantly drawn to Te Tao (pronounced tay d-ow) “tea for hair” range of shampoos. Add to that the ancient and inspirational art of Chinese medicine, as evolved down through the centuries, and you have a formula which appeals to the aesthete in me, as well as pandering to my innate female vanity.

In the mountains of ancient China, Taoist philosophers searched for the elusive “elixir of life.”Over centuries they discovered the amazing healing powers of herbs, plants and minerals, which they partook of in tea form. These ancient remedies are incorporated in Te Tao shampoos and conditioners, to bring vitality, health and lasting condition to your hair.

The Chinese believe in the Five Elemental Energies.These are Earth, Wood, Fire, Metal and Water.



I chose to test Te Tao Lemongrass Tea Shine Shampoo for normal to oily hair. This shampoo is governed by the element Earth, and is reputed to balance and regulate normal or oily hair. It contains, amongst other ingredients, schizandra, arnica and sarsparilla.

What’s Schizandra?

This is a herb which has been used for a long time by Chinese women, who believe that it gives them a smooth and radiant complexion. It is also thought to relieve stress.

Sars
parilla?

Another herb which is believed to restore vitality. Sarsparilla is renowned for restoring bounce and a healthy shine to hair.

Arnica?

Arnica has long been used in homeopathic medicine for the treatment of bruises. It has the ability to restore and rebuild damaged tissue as well as revitalising the nervous system and eliminating toxins.

Lemongrass?

Widely used in aromatherapy, lemongrass is a citrus oil with a soothing fragrance, with a top note, which refreshes and stimulates. It also has antibacterial properties.

Te Tao Lemongrass Tea shampoo also contains cardamom,an aromatic spice reputed to unblock the flow of Chi (say “key”),which the Chinese say is the very life force which flows through all of us.Cardamom also stimulates the circulation,increases mental prowess and is even alleged to raise the libido! Don’t say you weren’t warned!

The shampoo also contains ginseng, a herb with which most of us will be familiar. Ginseng is believed to revitalise a flagging spirit and restore strength and vitality to a weakened disposition.

The first thing I noticed about this shampoo is how thick it is. I squeezed a small amount onto the palm of my hand, and it oozed out like jelly. Seldom have I come across a shampoo of such richness. I found that a small amount, about the size of a two pence piece, was more than enough (I have short hair – if your hair is long, or very greasy, you may well need a little more. It is better, though, to lather up twice, rather than to use a huge amount in one go.) It lathers up beautifully, I found, and the fragrance is invigorating and fresh. Massage the shampoo through your hair, and, for the most beneficial results, massage your scalp gently, using the pads of your fingertips, paying particular attention to the hairline. Remember this is not just a quick dunk, but an holistic experience! (That is to say, you are not just washing you
r hair, but soothing and revitalising your mind and body.) I might mention here, in passing, that Te Tao Lemongrass shampoo contains the legendary elixir of life called “He Shou Wu”. (whaddya mean, advertising ploy? Pull that leg up a bit higher, NOW!!)

As with any shampoo, you must rinse well afterwards. I have to say that I found that Te Tao shampoo did rinse away well, leaving my hair feeling clean and fresh. If you like, you could follow with a second application, although I did not feel it necessary.

It is recommended that you follow with Te Tao Lemongrass conditioner. I only use conditioner after every other shampoo, and I did find that my hair felt soft and silky even without conditioner. Really, I don’t think you would need to condition after every shampoo, especially if your hair does tend to be a bit greasy.

I bought Te Tao Lemongrass Tea shampoo from my local branch of Boots and paid £2.99 for the 250ml bottle. I believe the products are also stocked at Superdrug, Sainsburys, Asda, Safeway, Waitrose and Tesco.

Te Tao shampoos and conditioners are made and distributed by Kuan Ltd. a company which was founded in 1998.The registered address is 36,Curzon St.Mayfair, London and they have a website at www.kuan.co.uk

Thank you for reading this review. I hope it has been both interesting and informative.

Now…does anyone need a hand getting up?

© Suzan
March 2002.

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