AWARDS and PRESS

Sun and chemicals can be very drying to your mane, so conditioning after every swim is important. But depending on how often you swim, you may even need to ramp up deep conditioning to as often as once or twice a week. Look for conditioners that are typically recommended for Black hair textures, moisturizing, and designed for dry and damaged manes. Carrillo suggests to "Use a conditioner or hair mask and add a little jojoba oil into the mixture," to help retain your hair's moisture levels.

“Coconut oil is cleansing and hydrating at the same time, and it offers a more gentle approach to mouthwash when compared to some other astringent and harsh mouthwashes.”

Rub a dime-size amount onto skin twice a day for immediate skin hydration. The nut-culled humectant’s waxy fatty acids surround and protect skin cells to seal moisture deep into skin. 

It provides a soothing clean thanks to aloe, tea tree oil and sodium bicarbonate, and it doesn't contain any carrageenan, a food additive used as a stabilizer that may sometimes cause GI issues.

"Looking after my skin is of number one importance. I’d advise everyone to protect their skin with a good sunscreen—I wish I had done that 50 years ago!  And I swear by oils. Unfiltered coconut, neem, jojoba, avocado–alone or all mixed together. My favorite is Desert Essence Organic Jojoba Oil. I buy six at a time and use on wet skin after a shower."

Gentle enough for sensitive scalps but powerful enough to revive the driest of strands, the Desert Essence Fragrance-Free Conditioner provides essential moisture, minerals and vitamins that hair needs to grow healthier, thicker and stronger.

I picked up the unassuming bottle for my super-curly hair about six years ago, and it checks every box so well that I haven’t been without it since.

For $14, you get a gentle cleanser (with hydrating jojoba oil and green tea) and a creamy conditioner (loaded with shea butter and sunflower seed for extra moisture).

Nix nail breakage with this soak.Mix ½ Tbs. of aloe vera gel and ½ Tbs. of Desert Essence 100% Pure Jojoba Oil. Rub on nails and cuticles; cover with cotton gloves till morning.

It helps smooth, soften, and protect skin with a blend of jojoba, sunflower, and apricot oils, plus an extra dose of hydration from sweet almond and coconut oils and shea butter.

He recommends this gentle formula, which has aloe and jojoba oil to hydrate the hair and scalp. The line is also vegan, dye- and sulfate-free.

Tea tree oil is a natural astringent, so it exfoliates the skin and unplugs clogged pores

With pure Australian tea tree oil, this organic facial cleanser guarantees to eliminate excess sebum and leave your skin glowing and refreshed. So, if you are not a fan of preservatives or harsh chemicals (no one is!), Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash would be a great choice.

13 BEST TEA TREE OIL FACE WASHES FOR ACNE, AS PER AN ESTHETICIAN – 2023

flaunt your innate love for beautiful hair with this product working its magic on your hair strands

This deep-cleansing shampoo and conditioner set from Desert Essence works to reduce scalp irritation, dryness, and dandruff. It is also free from harsh chemicals and fragrances, making it suitable for all hair types.

If you have dry and dehydrated skin, this oil is a must-have in your skin care routine.

The smell is amazing and a small amount goes a long way, even for my very thick, coarse hair," one tester writes. "It lathers up a lot too & leaves my hair feeling really clean.