Gotta ask- what is so special about Dominican products?

[sylver2]

i love lacio lacio

 

[MonaLisa]

The Sole & Cinnamon and Silicon Mix are my favorite dominican product and works well for my hair,even better than some of my expensive salon brand and I have many.

I think what works for one does not work for all, just like any product dominican or not.

I agree with this statement and I grew up basically using Dominican products...didn't realize at the time it wasn't working with my hair. I already knew of most of the Dominican products everyone spoke of on the board and were raving about and I'd be sitting here like "Word?"



When I stopped and starting using other products...I did start to see a difference...then I'd mess up again.

Long story short, after I found this board, I've found what works for my thin/fine hair and I only use three Dominican products (a leave in and two rinse out conditioners)

- Lacio Lacio (mink oil), Capilo Sole & Cinnamon (I won't stray from this again) - which I do love and a no name jug of green Olive Cholesterol conditioner.

 

[dejalove26]

I decided to try them because I figure people in the dominican republic's hair textures are more similar to the different textures of black hair and aot of them relax and their hair appears to be thriving. The majority of american haircare products are created and produced by people who haven't the slightest idea how to care for our hair. Plus the american beauty industry is all about finding the cheapest way to create a product and the selling it for far more than it's worth by hyping it up to be more than it is. By the way just because something is approved by the FDA doesn't mean it won't harm you. Just my opinion.

 

[Glitter]

Some of you have mentioned that you spend more time reading the ingrediants on the bottles. I would be interested in knowing what exactly you're looking for when you're reading this. For example, if you want moisture or want to stop shedding, what are the Dominican ingrediants you are looking for?

I think the key with Dominican products is to choose the right combo. To me, it's sorta like cooking. You've got the chicken...now what are you going to put on it?

Can you tell that I'm hungry?

 

[scorpian]

Some of you have mentioned that you spend more time reading the ingrediants on the bottles. I would be interested in knowing what exactly you're looking for when you're reading this. For example, if you want moisture or want to stop shedding, what are the Dominican ingrediants you are looking for?

I think the key with Dominican products is to choose the right combo. To me, it's sorta like cooking. You've got the chicken...now what are you going to put on it?

Can you tell that I'm hungry?

For shedding I look for Cetyl Alcohol, Lanolin Rosemary Extract,garlic

For moisture I look for Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolized Silk, Mink oil, Panthenol

 

[DSP]

I would be very careful of anything that isnt regulated by our FDA,, i love 10 en 1 but i dont feel confident using it

I don't use Dominican products, but just because a product is made here doesn't mean it's all that safe:

Here are excerpts from "Clearing Up Cosmetic Confusion" (FDA Consumer Reprint)
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/cosmetic-confusion/398_cosm.html


Regulatory Authority
The regulatory requirements governing the sale of cosmetics are not as stringent as those that apply to other FDA-regulated products. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, cosmetics and their ingredients are not required to undergo approval before they are sold to the public. Generally, FDA regulates these products after they have been released to the marketplace. This means that manufacturers may use any ingredient or raw material, except for color additives and a few prohibited substances, to market a product without a government review or approval.

[SNIP]

Although companies are not required to substantiate performance claims or conduct safety testing, if safety has not been substantiated, the product's label must read "WARNING: The safety of this product has not been determined."

"Consumers believe that 'if it's on the market, it can't hurt me,'" says Bailey. "And this belief is sometimes wrong."

FDA's challenge comes in proving that a product is harmful under conditions of use or that it is improperly labeled. Only then can the agency take action to remove adulterated or misbranded products from the marketplace.

The Fine Line Between Cosmetics and Drugs
The FD&C Act defines cosmetics as articles intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. This definition includes skin-care creams, lotions, powders and sprays, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup, permanent waves, hair colors, deodorants, baby products, bath oils, bubble baths, and mouthwashes, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product.

 

[Allandra]

I remember all of the Dominican hair product hype. For me, it was a few years back.

 

[natstar]

Of all the conditioners I have tried La bomba by far the BEST for my hair. But after a while, I looked at the ingredients and Dioxane stuck out at me. I found out it was hazardous. I also thought about lead content form older threads. Therefore, like some prev. posters said, it really is hard to use some conditioners made oversees. I just don't want to risk it. I wish there was a way to use it without the risk.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

I tried a couple of Dominican products and they did nothing special for me either.

 

[bravenewgirl87]

They are written in spanish.

Try saying the word apple in english
now, say it in spanish...see?


Never tried so I cannot say. But how you doing Miss Bubblin?

 

[locabouthair]

well the conditioners don't wow me. but the nacidit olive oil rinse is good for tangles and lacio lacio leave in gives me a good rollerset.

 

[ren214]

I love my silicon mix, it does wonders for my hair, the best detangler that i use, i dont even have to use a comb just my fingers lol. i use emergencia every few weeks mixed with a few other dominican conditioners. the shampoos are not the best for me, really hard to make it lather.

 

[Energist]

Well I think it's the combination of natural oils that are in them. Also, I have never found better deep conditioner than silicon mix and the lacio lacio leave in.

 

[tenjoy]

I decided to try them because I figure people in the dominican republic's hair textures are more similar to the different textures of black hair and aot of them relax and their hair appears to be thriving. The majority of american haircare products are created and produced by people who haven't the slightest idea how to care for our hair. Plus the american beauty industry is all about finding the cheapest way to create a product and the selling it for far more than it's worth by hyping it up to be more than it is. By the way just because something is approved by the FDA doesn't mean it won't harm you. Just my opinion.[/quote]


YES YES, my thoughts exactly! We have plenty drugs pulled of our market after the fact!

 

[tenjoy]

For shedding I look for Cetyl Alcohol, Lanolin Rosemary Extract,garlic

For moisture I look for Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolized Silk, Mink oil, Panthenol

Everything that Lacio LAcio Leave-in has. I looooove it! just make sure its not the bootleg one.

 

[bluefolli]

After reading on the bottles that the main ingredients are mineral oil and petrolatum plus some other ingredients you can't pronounce, I am wondering why the hype over them? Seriously. They seem like any other cheaper commercially available product out there, just they have spanish terms on them. Can someone explain the awe concerning them?

Glad to see you back on the board, B. I was in awe b/c it was raved about for years on this board and by my relatives in NY who go to the salons. Salerm is the only thing that works for me...but I still add coconut oil to it...who knows. I guess I just wanted to be "exotic"...lol

 

[The Girl]

I don't use Dominican products, but just because a product is made here doesn't mean it's all that safe:

Here are excerpts from "Clearing Up Cosmetic Confusion" (FDA Consumer Reprint)
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/cosmetic-confusion/398_cosm.html


Regulatory Authority
The regulatory requirements governing the sale of cosmetics are not as stringent as those that apply to other FDA-regulated products. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, cosmetics and their ingredients are not required to undergo approval before they are sold to the public. Generally, FDA regulates these products after they have been released to the marketplace. This means that manufacturers may use any ingredient or raw material, except for color additives and a few prohibited substances, to market a product without a government review or approval.

[SNIP]

Although companies are not required to substantiate performance claims or conduct safety testing, if safety has not been substantiated, the product's label must read "WARNING: The safety of this product has not been determined."

"Consumers believe that 'if it's on the market, it can't hurt me,'" says Bailey. "And this belief is sometimes wrong."

FDA's challenge comes in proving that a product is harmful under conditions of use or that it is improperly labeled. Only then can the agency take action to remove adulterated or misbranded products from the marketplace.

The Fine Line Between Cosmetics and Drugs
The FD&C Act defines cosmetics as articles intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. This definition includes skin-care creams, lotions, powders and sprays, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup, permanent waves, hair colors, deodorants, baby products, bath oils, bubble baths, and mouthwashes, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product.

Thank you I couldn't find it fast enough