Review: Eco Styler Krystal Styling Gel

Eco Styler Olive Krystal Styling Gel is a light, priced the same as the olive oil formula, approx $2.99 CAD for 473 ml/16 Fl oz jar. I liked the curl definition that it gave. It was also very light on my hair. But it left my hair feeling crunchy, even after I had added coconut and olive oils. After researching the ingredients I discovered that I was PVP that gave the drying effects. Both formulas contain this ingredient but the olive oil counteracts the drying effect of this ingredient. PVP prevents moisture from entering into the hair while it holds a hairstyle. Overall, the ingredients of the Krystal Styling Gel are similar to the Olive Oil Styling Gel (except for the olive oil of course and the colorants). I was not satisfied with the feeling that Krystal Styling Gel gave my hair. I will stick with the Olive Oil formula.


Ingredients

Water: Self Explanatory

Carbomer: Carbomer is a term used for a series of polymers primarily made from acrylic acid. The Carbomers are white, fluffy powders but are frequently used as gels in cosmetics and personal care productsHelp to distribute or suspend an insoluble solid in a liquid. Also used to keep emulsions from separating into their oil and liquid components. Often used to control the consistency and flow of cosmetics and personal care products.


Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein: Acts as a film-former and skin conditioning agent

PVP: Also called povidone or polyvinylpyrrolidone, is a faint yellow solid. In cosmetics and personal care products. Helps to distribute or to suspend an insoluble solid in a liquid and keeps emulsions from separating into their oil and liquid components. Dries to form a thin coating on the skin, hair or nails. When used in hair care products, it helps hair hold its style by inhibiting the hair’s ability to absorb moisture.

Glycerin: Glycerin is a sugar alcohol that can be obtained from natural sources or can be synthesized. In cosmetics and personal care products. Glycerin is a well known humectant(draws moisture from atmosphere)in cosmetics and personal care products. Also referred to as Glycerol, is a component of all animal and vegetable fats and oils. It can also be synthesized from carbohydrate materials or from substances such as propylene.

Treithanolamine: pH adjuster. Used in conjunction with Carbomer to increase viscosity

Sodium Hydrxymethyglycinate: Derived from amino acids; gentle, safe and effective preservative.

Polysorbate 20: Derived from fatty acids; an emulsifier and solubilizer used to facilitate the coupling of water-soluble with water insoluble ingredients in formulation.

Tetrasodium EDTA ( Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetate): - Chelating agent. In manufacturing helps to binds loose ions. Helps break down the membranes of some bacteria so it has preservative properties.

Fragrance: Self Explanatory

LOVE AND PRIDE: Self Explanatory LOL

Review: Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel

Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel is a light, reasonably priced, approx $2.99 CAD for a 473 ml/ 16 Fl oz jar. It contains olive oil which helps retain moisture. I use it damp hair after co washing and finger comb the product in my hair. It' not flaky and does not leave my hair feeling crunchy at all. I normally only use it with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). For the most part it's light, inexpensive and doesn't' dry my hair.

The only negative about this product is that it reacts with my conditioner (Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut Conditioner) and my Cantu daily Shea Butter oil moisturizer. But other naturals on youtube, for example, Janellapy has paired Eco Styler with Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine. But I'll have to try it and see for my self. Overall It's a decent product for simple styling like Wash n Gos. And for the cost it is good for what it claims to do, keep moisture, hold curls and is weightless.

See below for all the ingredients in Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel

Disclaimer: I've outlined the main points of the ingredients as they relate to hair care and cosmetic use. I encourage you to research further on your own.

Ingredients

Water: Self Explanatory

Carbomer: Carbomer is a term used for a series of polymers primarily made from acrylic acid. The Carbomers are white, fluffy powders but are frequently used as gels in cosmetics and personal care productsHelp to distribute or suspend an insoluble solid in a liquid. Also used to keep emulsions from separating into their oil and liquid components. Often used to control the consistency and flow of cosmetics and personal care products.


Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein: Acts as a film-former and skin conditioning agent

PVP: Also called povidone or polyvinylpyrrolidone, is a faint yellow solid. In cosmetics and personal care products. helps to distribute or to suspend an insoluble solid in a liquid and keeps emulsions from separating into their oil and liquid components. Dries to form a thin coating on the skin, hair or nails. When used in hair care products, it helps hair hold its style by inhibiting the hair’s ability to absorb moisture.

Glycerin: Glycerin is a sugar alcohol that can be obtained from natural sources or can be synthesized. In cosmetics and personal care products. Glycerin is a well known humectant(draws moisture from atmosphere)in cosmetics and personal care products. Also referred to as Glycerol, is a component of all animal and vegetable fats and oils. It can also be synthesized from carbohydrate materials or from substances such as propylene.

Treithanolamine: pH adjuster. Used in conjunction with Carbomer to increase viscosity

Sodium Hydrxymethyglycinate: Derived from amino acids; gentle, safe and effective preservative.

Polysorbate 20: Derived from fatty acids; an emulsifier and solubilizer used to facilitate the coupling of water-soluble with water insoluble ingredients in formulation.

Tetrasodium EDTA ( Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetate): - Chelating agent. In manufacturing helps to binds loose ions. Helps break down the membranes of some bacteria so it has preservative properties.

Olive Oil: Also labeled as Olea europaea derived from olives; moisturizes and softens.

Fragrance: Self Explanatory

Blue #1: Also called FD&C Blue No. 1, is a synthetic color that is subject to certification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In cosmetics and personal care products, used in the formulation of a wide variety of product types. Gives a blue color to cosmetics and personal care products.


Yellow #11: Also called D&C Yellow No. 11, it is used in the formulation of bath products, cleansing products, hair products, nail products, and fragrances. It's synthetic pigment sometimes referred to in general terms as a quinoline color. Color additives are classified as straight colors, lakes, and mixtures. Straight colors are color additives that have not been mixed or chemically reacted with any other substance. Yellow 11 is a straight color.

LOVE AND PRIDE: Self Explanatory LOL