As you all may know, the Product Junkie (PJ) in me finds it hard to turn down a chance to try something new, especially when it’s truly an all natural product! So, a few weeks ago, I jumped at the opportunity to try out Pura Body Naturals, as one of the Beauty Ambassadors for Nappturalite Radio!
For the past 2-3 weeks, I’ve been using Pura Body Naturals MuruMuru Moisture Milk, Sapote Hair Lotion, Cupuacu Hair Butter and the Amazon Hair & Body Butter and, let me tell you, these products definitely made my hair and skin smile! To give you a clearer picture, I’ll break each product down by how I used them, their pros & cons and, finally, an overall “grade” for the entire group!
MuruMuru Moisture Milk: According to the information that came with the products, the Moisture Milk can be as a daily moisturizer or “just when your strands need a little more hydration”. How I used it: Prior to the first use, I made sure my hair was pre-pooed, freshly washed (so there was no build-up or interaction with other products), detangled and spritzed with hair tea. I then applied a generous amount of the product to each section of my hair and combed it through with my fingers then sealed it with the Cupuacu Hair Butter (more on that in a sec). The Pros : This product is very rich/thick and, as a result, doesn’t take a lot to cover my thick hair. It has a very pleasant (almost nutty) fragrance, isn’t greasy and, despite me not expecting it, gave my coils/curls really nice definition. The Cons: It took my hair a little while to fully absorb the product. I thought I was just being heavy-handed in the beginning but, even though I’ve been using the Moisture Milk for a while now, I still find that it takes me a while of “massaging” it into my hair before it’s no longer white (lazy girl confession: most days I just leave it and let it disappear as I’m getting dressed).
Sapote Hair Lotion: Pura Body Naturals says this product is “formulated to be a leave-in conditioner that can be used daily” and that some users also like it as a moisturizer. In addition, it can be used as a skin lotion! How I used it: Again, on freshly cleansed, detangled and spritzed with hair tea kinks/coils, I applied this product in sections and combed it through with my fingers (some days with a wide-tooth comb) and, on most occasions, sealed it with the Hair Butter but, a few times, I’ve tried it as a stand-alone moisturizer/sealant. I also used it as a lotion for my hands and feet, before bed. The Pros: Again, another deliciously thick/rich product that doesn’t take a large amount to get the job done! This formula has a scent that, to me, is a lot like oatmeal – nutty but not sweet or overpowering – , isn’t greasy or oily and leaves my hair and skin super soft and touchable! The Cons: Like the Moisture Milk, it takes longer than I’m used to for this product to absorb into my hair.
Cupuacu Hair Butter: A 100% natural blend of butters that can be used on wet or dry hair to “seal in moisture and provide maximum softness”. Pura Body Naturals also says that, when used on wet hair, this product helps promote moisture retention. How I used it: As I mentioned earlier, I used this product as a sealant, from root to tip, after using either the MuruMuru Moisture Milk or the Sapote Hair Lotion. The Pros: This is a rich, creamy butter that easily melts in my hands and glides onto my hair and almost instantly disappears. It gives my hair a soft, natural sheen and truly does seal in moisture without leaving my hair greasy or oily! The Cons: The nutty scent can be overwhelming when first applied but dies down pretty quickly.
Amazon Hair and Body Butter: Another 100% natural blend of oils/butters that can be used on wet or dry hair to promote moisture retention and softness or on the skin to moisturize and soften. How I used it: On my hair, I also used this, as a sealant, after the MuruMuru Moisture Milk or Sapote Hair Lotion. On my skin, I mainly used it on my hands but did try it as an all over body butter. The Pros: A super rich butter that’s creamier than most I’ve seen. It melts into hair and skin very easily and a little goes a long way. Great for moisturizing my skin and keeping away the dryness that I normally get during the day (I work in health care so I was my hands more time that I can count)! The Cons: For some reason, my hair just didn’t take this like it did the Cupuacu Butter. It sealed well but didn’t give me the sheen or softness I got from the other butter.
Overall Grade: Overall, I give the products I’m using from Pura Body Naturals an A!
What sets this products apart from others? The purity and quality of ingredients are definitely worth celebrating! These butters, oils, etc. go way beyond the typical shea butter mixture (not that there’s anything wrong with those…they just don’t do much for my hair)! In addition, now ya’ll don’t faint on this part, but I’ve actually rocked SECOND DAY HAIR since I’ve been using these products! Now, for some naturals, that aint nowhere close to being a big deal but, for this “I can’t live without co-washing and using a wash-n-go as my #1 style” girl, actually NOT doing a wash-n-go and, instead, just spritzing my hair with hair tea and applying a little bit more Sapote Hair Lotion or MuruMuru Moisture Milk and hitting the streets is HUGE!! I’m not sure what it is about these products but my hair looks even thicker, healthier, shinier and fierce the second day and doesn’t even require a second application of butter to stay super moisturized and cotton candy soft!
What’s next for me and these products? I’m going to use every drop of the samples and see how my hair responds as the cooler weather and higher humidity fully take over southern Cali! I also plan to place an order (something I’ve done with only 1 other product I’ve won or being asked to review over the last few months) and keep this nappy party going! *thumbs up*
