the B. spot

Hey B. spot!

Most of you me by now and realize that I am not a product basher.  I state my opinions on issues but when it comes to ingredients, I’m not speaking from opinion but from factual data.  Now, if you like this Nectar of the Gods then great- it probably works really well and I’m not making any disputes on the efficacy.  HOWEVER, after checking out the web site I have to wonder- do companies really think that consumers are idiots and just because you name drop a few celebrity names you can put out completely ridiculous information about your ingredients!

I don’t know who did the ingredient research or who handles the marketing but this is a prime example of why you can’t believe everything that you read on a manufacturer’s web site.  Ask around and do your research otherwise you may end up believing and repeating this mess.

Okay, let’s start at the beginning…

Propylene Glycol – A mixture of propylene glycol esters of coconut fatty acids. Aids in removing unwanted “build – up” from hair.

No, absolutely not!  Propylene glycol is produced by proylene oxide or glycerol and there is not a fatty acid in sight.  It’s a great humectant (draws in water) and is used in moisturizers and emulsions to prevent the products from falling apart after freezing.

SD 39 - A mixture of fatty alcohols derived from coconut oil consisting predominantly of cetyl and stearyl alcohols. Used as emollients, thickeners and emulsion stabilizers.

SMH…no, this would be your traditional denatured (tweaked to make it undrinkable) ethanol better known as alcohol.  Again, there are no fatty acids present and it surely not used to stabilize or thicken emulsions.  What they are referring to is common ingredient called cetearyl alcohol – it’s a totally different ingredient.

Linalool – Anti-static and hair conditioning agent.

W-O-W!  Seriously?  You’re kidding me, right?  For real, for real? Yeah, um no, linalool is a fragrance additive and you see it just about everywhere.  A hair conditioning agent- not really- depending on which version is being used it can impart a woody, lavenderish note or something a bit more floral.

You guys know that I’m not petty but incorrect info like that just really bugs me.  Again, I’m not talking about if the product works or not, I haven’t seen the complete ingredient list to know but I do know people who have used and love the product.  I’m not saying not to buy the product; i just want to you to be careful when it comes to ingredients…