Cosmetics and accessories avaliable in Brazil.

**shelomit** · March 20th, 2023, 11:01 AM

As promised, I am back from the Brazilian grocery with a couple new things to try ( ; Shall report back once I have used them! Pardon the lack of diacritics.

In the first place, a Farmax oil "capilar e/y corporal, recuperacao e hidratacao." I had used and really liked their oil + aloe blend before, but ran through a ton of it this winter with my skin being so dry; this one is an argan oil blend.

In the second place, a Skala Expert mask/CO wash "argila branca e oleo de jasmim." Supposed to be hydrating, and looking at the ingredients it's about what I would typically look for in a conditioner, but cheaper than a lot of drugstore ones available here for the size ($5/1 kg).

**shelomit** · March 20th, 2023, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Jovana

Did you tested their garlic tonic (tônico de alho)? Smells bad, but hair grows faster (for the majority, not for me unfortunately). Coast about U$2,50-3,00.

I looked for it today and they don't have it at my grocery : P Hence getting the Skala Expert mask instead.

**Jovana** · March 22nd, 2023, 06:41 PM

Skala cost below U$ 1,00. We use as a conditioner too, it's weak for a hair mask (at virgin hair works well, or combined with others). Anyway, your hair is chemically damage?

**shelomit** · March 22nd, 2023, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Jovana

Anyway, your hair is chemically damage?

No, henna only. But my hair is textured and prone to dryness, so I'm usually looking for humectant-heavy products anyway.

**Jovana** · March 24th, 2023, 04:52 AM

Curly girls use as pre-shampoo and comb cream. They say that great for define the curls (and waves), some of them use combined with a oil or gel, especially if it is difficult to maintain curls during the week. My hair is straight (chemically), but I remember that my mom used to apply in mine before we go to the beach. Great memories.

**shelomit** · March 24th, 2023, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by Jovana

Curly girls use as pre-shampoo and comb cream. They say that great for define the curls (and waves), some of them use combined with a oil or gel, especially if it is difficult to maintain curls during the week. My hair is straight (chemically), but I remember that my mom used to apply in mine before we go to the beach. Great memories.

Ah, great! Will probably try it out this weekend : )

**shelomit** · March 26th, 2023, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by shelomit

As promised, I am back from the Brazilian grocery with a couple new things to try ( ; Shall report back once I have used them! Pardon the lack of diacritics.

In the first place, a Farmax oil "capilar e/y corporal, recuperacao e hidratacao." I had used and really liked their oil + aloe blend before, but ran through a ton of it this winter with my skin being so dry; this one is an argan oil blend.

In the second place, a Skala Expert mask/CO wash "argila branca e oleo de jasmim." Supposed to be hydrating, and looking at the ingredients it's about what I would typically look for in a conditioner, but cheaper than a lot of drugstore ones available here for the size ($5/1 kg).

Okay, I tried the Skala yesterday as a CO wash. Very pleased! It gives you that super-soppy, wet seaweed kind of feeling without having to let it sit terribly long. It also rinses out more easily than some other conditioners of this general type (no butters/waxes to weigh it down). I will state that it is EXTREMELY strong-smelling, so it's a good thing I don't mind jasmine XD

**Jovana** · June 24th, 2023, 09:39 PM

This mask is Chá Latte Matchá + Leite Vegetal from Lola Cosmetics. I paid U$ 7,00 (R$ 35,00) for it. It is made with green tea butter, cocoa milk, shea butter, and other vegetal extracts. The product promises strength, it's vegan, doesn't have silicone or parabens. I like to use this as a conditioner, but an alternative way is as a scalp treatment! The mask is lightwheight, so I apply on my scalp before shampoo, massage it for 3 minutes and rinse. I use just a little bit of cream, because my hair is fine and can get oil if I use too much product. My scalp is less sensitive and flaky, using this product this way helped me a lot during this winter (hot showers). The bottle has 300ml (10,5oz), a great amount for the price.