Ingredients
Taking its name from the minerals and other particles deposited by rivers, Alluvial Chelating Crystal Rinse is made from all-natural ingredients: Citric AcidOur citric acid is derived from 100% pure anhydrous citric acid from sugar cane. It serves help extend a product’s shelf life, adjust pH, retain a product’s texture, and guard against appearance loss. More, HoneyOur honey is from our own bees, organically and ethically kept with the goal of putting more pollinators into the world rather than maximizing honey production. Chock full of humectants that nourish and moisture the hair, skin and the body, honey is also an anti-microbial and anti-fungal. More Granules (Organic Cane SugarThe glycolic acid in organic cane sugar helps lift dead cells from the surface of skin and hair. More & HoneyOur honey is from our own bees, organically and ethically kept with the goal of putting more pollinators into the world rather than maximizing honey production. Chock full of humectants that nourish and moisture the hair, skin and the body, honey is also an anti-microbial and anti-fungal. More), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)A water-soluble vitamin, it serves as both an antioxidant, pH balancer, and to remove mineral buildup. More.
To these you can add one of 15 different essential oils, including Dragonsblood, Bergamot, Lavender, Cedarwood, and NightBlooming’s Signature Blend, Eventide!
Directions
Dissolve 1/4 tsp of Alluvial into 1L/4 c of water. For heavy buildup: In the shower, place a large bowl on the floor and kneel over it. Pour the rinse through your hair, catching it in the bowl. Transfer the rinse to a cup, and repeat until your hair is saturated. Leave in up to 15 minutes. Rinse with water.
- Maintenance: Use Alluvial as a final rinse after washing.
- Warning: Do not make more potent than directed. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
Storage
Additional Resources
Some silicones can cause buildup on your hair, locking moisture out. Learn which are safe, and which to avoid.
laimjoy@gmail.com (verified owner) –
Wow. I got the sample size because I wasn’t sure how much my hair needed chelating, but the shine I got after a deep treatment with this is wild! My hair feels way softer, and seems significantly less tangly than it usually is after a wash.
NightBlooming (store manager) –
I’m glad you gave it a try! I have much the same thing, it’s wild how much less my hair tangles after using it!
TatsuOni (verified owner) –
One of my favourite hair products! Works wonders to keep my hair healthy despite our hard water.
CSC29 –
This actually works quite well! I live on pretty hard well water. When I was still using regular shampoo and conditioner, it wasn’t a huge deal, but now that I’ve switched to natural haircare it really makes my hair feel dry and look dull–esp with shampoo bars! This rinse helps to offset that. My water is hard enough that I use it as a rinse every time I shower, and it helps improve softness and shine.
Lison (verified owner) –
goldenphoenix92@yahoo.com –
I think I’ve left an Etsy review on citric acid before but I’ll leave one again here because it’s night and day difference (even my husband uses it). If your water is hard, no brand of shampoo or conditioner will leave your hair feeling clean and light. I shampoo, rinse, rinse with this mixture, then condition. It removes any crunchy or knotted feeling in the hair and after blow drying, my hair is very fluffy. Works for beards too!
Margot H. (verified owner) –
This works great to clean my hair of build up from our hard water. Love it!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Really enjoy this product to get the hard water buildup out of my hair, especially before dying it. Leaves my hair much softer.
pouncequick (verified owner) –
I didn’t realize how much I needed this. I live in a hard water region. I know it contributes to tangles even when I use standard shampoo and conditioner. But vinegar rinses never seemed to help much with the scalp itching, dullness, or tangles. I didn’t know what to expect but this was amazing. So shiny and far fewer tangles after one deep treatment and use as a rinse after my most recent wash. The jar with a cork is adorable and I love the little spoon too. This is such a cute and useful product.
Carina –
This rinse has saved my hair! I am growing my long hair since 2009. Some years ago I saw on a picture that my hair does not look good or shiny at all and I was a little shocked about the condition. I always used to rinse my hair with apple vinegar before, but since I changed to the Alluvial Rinse, my hair is looking a lot healthier and I love it. It is also very econimical because you do not need much of it with every hair wash. I love this product.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Just one treatment made a massive positive improvement to my hard water damaged hair! I didn’t know my hair could be so soft and tangle free I will certainly be adding this to my hair care routine.
I tried the geranium scent and it was lovely.
Renée F. (verified owner) –
I have crazy hard water. Hoping this helps get rid of the white waxy residue hard water leaves on my hair!