Product Junkie..."Sofn'Free GroHealthy Nothing But"

In a previous post I mentioned that on one of my trips to Rite Aid, I managed to purchase a few new products that my hands and hair were dying to get a hold of and try. Besides the Curls Unleashed product, I also managed to score a few pieces from the "Sofn'Free GroHealthy Nothing But". Now, I was completely unaware that these products even existed, so I was quite curious to see what they could do for my hair. The Nothing But collection consists of 7 different products. I ended up buying three of them:

  The "Nothing But Cleansing Conditioner, Intense Healing Mask and Curl Sealer. What struck my fancy about the line was the fact that the products boast about having: No petroleum, mineral oil, sulfates, parabens, colorants or phthalates. "Nothing But" is nothing but the natural goodness and simple ingredients that are good for your hair. I'm all about using natural products in my hair, so this was definitely a plus for me. I used the products after I applied Henna to my hair two weeks ago. After washing out the Henna with my favorite cheapie shampoo, I did a co-wash with the "Nothing But Cleansing Conditioner". I like to wash my hair in sections to help prevent too much tangling and knots and it also allows me to focus on making sure my hair gets as much attention as needed. I added the Cleansing Conditioner to each section and combed through my hair with a wide tooth comb starting from the tip and working my way to my roots.
As the website for the Nothing But products, it describes the Cleansing Conditioner as:

It’s the honest-to-goodness truth: The minute you get your curls just right, it’s time to shampoo and start over. But with Sofn’free GroHealthy’s Cleansing Conditioner (Co-Wash) you don’t have to. Using nothing but simple ingredients, it leaves your hair perfectly conditioned and beautifully clean. Yes, at the same time.

• Cleans without suds
• Won’t strip hair
• Gentle enough to use every day
• Use alone or after our Clarifying Shampoo


The following ingredients are found in the product:
Glycerin — Attracts and retains moisture.
Cyclopentasiloxane — Provides a silky feel and shine without weighing hair down with a greasy residue.
Dimethiconol — A non-greasy lubricant that adds shine.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil — A natural moisturizer.
Polyacrylamide — Dries to form a thin coating on the hair to help it hold its style.
C13-14 Isoparaffin — Used as a thickening agent.
Laureth-7 — Derived from coconut oil, it provides a foaming effect.
Acetamide MEA — Adds shine and helps hair retain moisture.
Hydrolyzed Keratin — Increases hair’s flexibility and elasticity.
Panthenol — Penetrates the hair shaft to moisturize and smooth the cuticle.
Propylene Glycol — Helps maintain the consistent texture of a formula containing both oil and water.
Sorbitol — Retains moisture in the formula.
Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acid — Creates a wet feeling while solubilizing oils.
Cocoyl Sarcosine — Helps treat dry and thinning hair.
Wheat Germ Acid — Used as a source of vitamin E.
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Germ ) Oil — Rich source of vitamin E and protein.
Linolenic Acid — An essential fatty acid that supplies vitamins to the hair to rejuvenate hair growth.
Linoleic Acid — Aids in the treatment of dry hair and hair loss by improving nutrient use.
Sulfur — Helps remedy dry hair and restore sheen.
Polysorbate 80 — Helps ingredients dissolve in a formula.
Oleth-10 — Helps oil and dirt mix with water so they can be rinsed away.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil — An antioxidant that protects from the damaging effects of free radicals.
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) — An antioxidant with Vitamin E.
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycansance — Increases hair's elasticity and pliability.
Diazolidinyl Urea — Discourages bacterial growth and spoilage.
Idopropynyl Butylcarbamate — A gentle alternative to paraben preservatives.
Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde — A fragrance ingredient used for its jasmine and floral scents.
Citronellol — An aromatherapy-fragrance ingredient used for its rose and geranium scents.
Hydroxycitronellal — An aromatherapy-fragrance ingredient used for its lily and sweet tropical melon scents.
d-Limonene — An aromatherapy-fragrance ingredient used for its citrus fruit scents.
Linalool — An essential oil used for its stress-reduction properties and floral and spice scents.


When I combed my hair to work in the Cleansing Conditioner, it was so soft and easy to get through. The tangles were minimal and I was amazed when after I washed out the product how soft and clean my hair and scalp felt. I could also run my fingers through my hair without a single tangle. After washing out the Cleansing Conditioner, it was time for my deep conditioning (which to tell you the truth, after using the co-wash, I felt as though I didn't even need it, but I'm a stickler for my hair routine...) 
I then went on to use the "Nothing But Intense Healing Mask", which is described as:

Be honest. You’ve noticed that your hair is thinner, breaks easily and what’s with all the shedding? Time for Sofn’free GroHealthy’s Intense Healing Mask. Made with nothing but simple ingredients, it penetrates deeply to repair, soothe and smooth damaged, brittle hair.  In no time, your curls will bounce back with renewed health and vigor.

• Repairs weak, fragile hair
• Real help for transitioning


The following ingredients are found in the product:
Cyclopentasiloxane — Provides a silky feel and shine without weighing hair down with a greasy residue.
Dimethiconol — A non-greasy lubricant that adds shine.
Cetearyl Alcohol — Derived from coconut oil, it provides creaminess to the product.
Behentrimonium Chloride — Acts to combat frizz and static.
Glycine Soja (Soybean Oil) — A natural moisturizer.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Oil — A deep moisturizer that repairs damage to hair and scalp.
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate — Thickens and reduces greasiness in the formula.
Acetamide MEA — Adds shine and helps hair retain moisture.
Hydrolyzed Keratin — Increases hair’s flexibility and elasticity.
Panthenol — Penetrates the hair shaft to moisturize and smooth the cuticle.
Propylene Glycol — Helps maintain the consistent texture of a formula containing both oil and water.
Sorbitol — Retains moisture in the formula.
Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acid — Creates a wet feeling while solubilizing oils.
Cocoyl Sarcosine — Helps treat dry and thinning hair.
Wheat Germ Acid — A source of vitamin E and folic acid.
Triticum Vulgare Oil (Wheat Germ) — A rich source of vitamin E and protein.
Linolenic Acid — An essential fatty acid that supplies vitamins to the hair to rejuvenate hair growth.
Linoleic Acid — Aids in the treatment of dry hair and hair loss by improving nutrient use.
Sulfur — Helps remedy dry hair and restore sheen.
Polysorbate 80 — Helps ingredients dissolve in a formula.
Oleth-10 — Helps oil and dirt mix with water so they can be rinsed away.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba) — An antioxidant that protects from the damaging effects of free radicals.
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) — An antioxidant with vitamin E.
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycansance — Increases hair's elasticity and pliability.
Diazolidinyl Urea — Discourages bacterial growth and spoilage.
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate — Discourages bacterial growth and spoilage and is a gentle alternative to paraben preservatives.
d-Limonene — An aromatherapy-fragrance ingredient used for its citrus fruit scents.
Linalool — Essential oil used for its stress-reduction properties and floral and spice scents.
Citral — Used for its lemon scent.


I worked the Intense Healing Mask into my hair, section by section, and let it sit for 25 minutes, placing a plastic cap on my hair to help work the conditioner in. After I washed out my hair, the softness that was retained was undeniable. It was easy for me to part my hair into sections again without the slightest tangle and my hair was rather shiny afterwards as well. 

Excuse the shrinkage, my hair hair tends to shrink a lot when I wash it.

I was definitely impressed with the products from the "Nothing But" collection. The softness that I was able to achieve after applying Henna to my hair was undeniable. I usually mix different conditioners to deep condition my hair, but with this product line, I only needed the one. The products in this line are also pretty affordable considering that it uses a lot of natural ingredients. I couldn't believe that this softness was attainable with a product costing $8.99. However, I have not had the pleasure in trying out the curl sealer (When I do, a review will be posted). Have you tried the "Nothing But" hair products?