Ever since I finished up my Pantene Aqua Light shampoo, my hair has been on a downward spiral. I can’t seem to get anything to work with it for longer than a week. If its not weighing my hair down, it’s making it frizz and drying it out more. I haven’t had that problem for about 3 weeks now though, and it’s thanks to an inexpensive but effective product.
The brand is Human Nature or Human Heart Nature whichever way you want to look at it and this is the Natural Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner. There’s no “name” of product per se. That is the name! I will tell you that when it comes to natural products, I honestly never expect them to work – few do for me with any lasting memories/effects. I’ve used a few different brands and I will personally say I’m not about to make that switch to go all-natural (kudos to those who do, but its just not me to).
So when a product that says it is natural, without all that chemical razzmatazz and is affordable (oh yes it is!) I am mildly surprised at best, when it does what it says, without my realizing it.
Human Nature is a very affordable brand from our ASEAN neighbour, Phillippines (waves to all Phillippines readers!) that specializes in creating natural based personal care products with no harmful chemicals. The present range isn’t very large but it encompasses most of the products we use daily for face, hair and body and the prices surprise even me!
Locally, Human Nature is distributed by DowntoEarth.com.my and their products are available online. The Natural Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner is what I’ll tell you about today because for me, it has been the most effective product I’ve used from what I have tried.
The Natural Moisturizing Shampoo with CreamFoam (a Human Nature trademarked ingredient) takes some getting used to. The shampoo is very very liquid and feels almost like a watery body lotion. Formulated without SLS, the shampoo doesn’t lather up very much or at all. Personally, I feel that for my short hair, I end up using quite a bit more than what I’m used to because when I apply the product to my hair, it feels like it just soaks right into my hair and I have nothing to wash out! Serious! When I use a little more, it lathers up a little but you will definitely not get that headful of soap suds that you may be used to.
I’m used to this happening from natural non-SLS based shampoos so I’m not overly surprised, but I am surprised at the very liquid lotion texture and feel on my hair and it almost feels like I am coating each strand of hair with a protective moisturizing lotion. I do wash it out of course and you aren’t left with a squeaky clean feeling of hair and scalp.
My hair does not feel very dry but I do follow up with the Natural Moisturizing Conditioner which I happen to LOVE! This one has a creamy texture without the silicone feel you can expect from most hair conditioners. It again, feels like body lotion except its meant for your hair. I don’t have to use very much for my short hair, and it is interesting to note that although I apply it all the way to my scalp, my scalp does not feel oily thereafter.
I use it the usual way – apply a dollop all over my head, leave on for a few minutes and then wash out. Again, it doesn’t seem like a lot of it washes out. Its like everything’s absorbed right into my hair. Very strange observations as you might expect.
However, with regular use of these products, I’ve found that my hair actually falls better. It does not look frizzy and voluminous, its not rebellious, I wake up each morning to good manageable hair and if its even possible, my hair actually looks healthy and I’m starting to see a shine! Interestingly, although its a moisturizing shampoo, it does not weigh my hair down at all unlike many others.
I’m surprised, because I’ve used both natural and organic hair care before this and they have thus far left me quite unimpressed with long term use. This is the first time I’m actually using a natural based haircare range for longer than 2 weeks and am very happy with the results.
Oh and I have to mention the scent. It smells of fruits. It is a fresh scent which has hints of citrus and other fruits like pears that is again, a little surprising, but light on the nose. The scent does not linger in my hair though I wouldn’t mind if it did (it lingers for a little while but by morning, its gone). I have been using this everyday as I wash my hair everyday, and so far, I’ve faced no problems.
Oh wait, there is one small problem. My hands. I have sensitive skin on my hands and as with most natural based products, I found that the skin on my hands will start to feel a little dry. It hasn’t started to dry out and peel all over, only on a few fingers, so I think its reached its limit and I can sort of live with it. Just sort of.
In a nutshell
Human Nature Natural Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner is an affordable all natural hair care product from this brand which originates from the Phillippines. The shampoo has a very light watery texture which takes some getting used to and does not lather up very much or at all. The conditioner has a thicker cream texture and you don’t need very much. With regular use, I found that my dry frizzy hair has become more manageable, falls better, feels lighter and less stiff and looks healthier. The sensitive skin on my hands do get dry and start to peel but the effect is less than with other natural based hair care products I’ve tried. All in all, I’m seeking to repurchase this product!
Pros: Affordable, Smells nice and fruity, Hair feels more manageable and looks and feels healthier, Does not weigh my hair down, Natural based product without chemicals
Cons: None
Who will like this: Those who like natural based products, Those who have dry and frizzy unmanageable hair, Those on a budget who want a product that works
Here are the ingredient lists from the back of the bottles.
Human Nature Natural Moisturizing Shampoo (ingredients)
Human Nature Natural Moisturizing Conditioner (ingredients)
I’m not all that savvy to know if the ingredients are really all natural or not. I can only take it at face value. More importantly for me, it works as it says it does, and I’m very happy because the price is good so guess who will replenish when I’m done? 🙂
Have you tried any Human Nature or Human Heart Nature products? Have you even heard of the brand before this? If there are any readers from the Phillippines who have tried this and have Human Nature products to recommend or an experience to share, please do! I haven’t heard of this brand before, so it was an eye opener for me. I was too wary to try their face products before this, but now, I think I may want to 😀 I did not see any body washes though. I’d like to try one 🙂
Paris B
Human Nature Natural Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner Price: RM8.90/50ml, RM19.90/200ml, RM39.90/500ml Availability: Down to Earth website Shipping: Free within Malaysia with purchase of 3 items (Otherwise RM5/1 item or RM3/2 items flat rate otherwise)
wow…Paris, you got a natural hair products finally…I do like SLS-free shampoos and silicone-free conditioners but they are not easy to find!!! and, max times, they don’t really clean my hair that well so I don’t trust them 🙁
Haha yeah i feel the same about non SLS but u also think its just a state of mind and conditioning that lather = clean 🙂 it takes some getting used to but this one is certainly better for my hair and hands than some other natural shampoo I’ve tried 🙂
I used to be a HH dealer and we use most of their products at home. Most of their body products worked for me except for the feminine wash! 🙂 According to some beauty bloggers, their make up works just fine though I haven’t tried them yet. I personally recommend the Sunflower Oil and is dying to try their deo.
Thanks for the recommendations, Claire! I have been trying out the Sunflower Oil too, both the cleansing oil and the beauty oil. Do you use the beauty oil and if so, do you use it everyday? Am a little afraid to 😛
Interesting…it does not contain the ingredients I am allergic to! I’m curious to find out if it will work for me. But I do have a reliable shampoo now…unless my curiosity gets the better of me!
I can never stick to a shampoo for long. My hair just doesn’t like it so these days, I just get the small bottles because I just know that when I’m done with the bottle, its time to move on 😛
Hmm.. the shampoo stated With CreamFoam meaning doesn’t lather up? 😛
I am not really into all natural products too 😛 But this product sounds interesting especially the conditioner 😀
Yup, it doesn’t lather up – does take some getting used to. The conditioner is pretty good by me. Regular use has helped my hair, thank goodness!
I feel insecure using a shampoo that doesn’t lather up. 😛 I am looking to change a shampoo actually as my loreal elseve shampoo seems to be clogging my scalp pores. sighs
Haha whenever I use natural shampoos, I always end up using more than normal because of the lather factor. I think its just conditioning as far as we’re concerned so now that I’ve adjusted my mindset, its less surprising to me 🙂 My hair gets bored with the same shampoo when I use it for too long so these days, I just buy the smallest bottles and switch around 🙂
Teehee…I just bought the balancing facial care bundle from the store as am having some crazy breakouts recent few months on my forehead all along hairline. Hope it helps with the natural ingredients. Will see.
Ooh I hope it works for you Fanny! 🙂 I was sort of eyeing the day fluid or the night cream 😀
Hi! I’m currently using the Balancing Facial and it works like wonder. 🙂 I used to have blackheads and whiteheads from my hair line to jawline and after using it for three days i swear my face isn’t rough anymore from white/black heads. Love it!!! The sunflower oil is indeed a miracle in a small bottle. Dries my pimples and lightens it. Oh did i mention my skin type is oily/ sensitive? Hope this helps.
Good to know another alternative for natural shampoo! I am hopeless with the current mainstream shampoos as most of them always contain dimethicone which is an ingredient I extremely hate. It always makes my hair becoming really oily and feels really uncomfortable. So have since then changed to natural shampoos which greatly reduced irritating my scalp 😀
Hi Carrie, then I hope you find a good alternative in this one – its really affordable too! Its great to know that natural shampoos have helped you. I haven’t experienced that great of an improvement, maybe because usually, my hands hate the product so quickly that I have no choice but to stop using it. This has been one of the longest I’ve used a natural hair care product in a long time 😀 Do you have a favourite brand?
I am still trialing actually. I like the tea tree shampoo from Thursday Plantation. The Rosemary shampoo from [A’kin] isn’t bad either~ Now I am onto The Rainforest shampoo from TBS!! 😛 Though I know the ones from Sukin hasn’t worked well for me, despite they are also rather affordable.
Wow, sounds good! Ive tried organic/natural shampoos in the past and to be honest, I’ve found them superior than regular shampoos in the sense that it doesnt feel so… BAD on the hair, like it doesnt have any residue. I’ve never heard of this brand but it sounds so good!
xx Renee
It is good! 😀 For me at least 😀 Well never being a fan of natural shampoo, its nice for me to find one that I like that natural products fans would like too 😀 Do you have a fave natural hair care brand, Renee?
I have never heard of this brand. But my experience with Nature’s Gate was very good, and I would love to try other natural shampoos!
Like you, I’ve never heard of Nature’s Gate too! hehe… but its always nice to come across a brand that works for each of us and I’m really happy that the Human Nature ones are pretty cheap! 😉
I haven’t heard of the brand before. And although I know that SLS is harmful, but still my hair products contain SLS. >.< I never tried any natural hair products before. I'm using Loreal Professional since it's the only one brand that is suitable with my hair. Been thinking to try the Loreal Nature Series.
I personally don’t lay a lot of score by the claims of SLS being harmful. Sometimes, I believe also that those who advocate natural products are just scare mongers so I just go with whatever I feel comfortable with 🙂 If it works for us, it works for us 🙂
I have the exact same shampoo and conditioner in my bathroom, lol. I’m not too crazy about it because my hair is extra crispy (straightened, colored, bleached and colored again) is this combo just didn’t cut it. Take note though, that I have to use treatment masks as my daily conditioner to ensure that my hair is as soft and frizz-free as possible. I have the Sunflower Beauty Oil but I can’t get used to the scent. Oh, and I’m pretty bummed that they discontinued my favorite product, the Moringa Toner. That one smelled real good 🙂
Ooh High 5 for having the same hair care in your bathroom! That just brought us a step closer didn’t it? LOL! I really have noticed a great difference in my hair so I’m happy. I do find the scent in the Sunflower Beauty Oil a bit weird. I tried it on my face once or twice but I prefer to use it on dry bits of my body. Works wonderfully for my dry elbows 🙂
You mean the Moringa Toner for dry or mature skin? They’re still selling it. Although, they reformulated it and changed the bottle design. I’m not aware of its scent since I don’t use it. I have oily skin.
Here’s the link:
http://humanheartnature.com/buy/index.php/facial-lip-care/hydrating-face-toner.html
This is a Malaysian brand? I don’t see this in Singapore. 🙁
Its a Filipino brand actually. We have a distributor here that ships within the country but I’m not sure if they’ll ship to Singapore. I suppose you could contact them and see if they do?
Hi Shay,
My sister is a dealer and she ships Human Nature products to me here in Singapore. You may reach me at 96259667 if you’re interested.
Thanks and have a great day! 🙂
Hi Paris, it’s affordable and “organic” too and I like the free shipping for 3 items and above 🙂 I am using Loreal and VS (formerly Vidal Sassoon I think). VS smells like the salon chemical when I step out of shower. It works well for my hair but the smell is a bit overwhelming. Like some readers, I am quite paranoid if my shampoo does not lather haha. You’ve spiked interest in me to try Human Nature products. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I know exactly how you feel about shampoo that doesn’t lather. I go “Whaa…???” and then I feel like my hair isn’t clean. But over the years, I’ve tried quite a few brands of non lathering shampoo so I guess I’m quite used to it. This one has minimal to no lather so it will be definitely a big mindset change to get used to 😀 I plan to try the Strengthening shampoo range next 😀
hey Paris, a regular reader here from the Philippines (but first time to comment though) 😀 Nice to know this shampoo worked for you. I’m a huge fan of Human Nature! I have yet to try most of their products. But so far, I’m loving their Moisturizing Night Cream and Peppermint Lip Balm. I was quite skeptical with the lip balm at first because it was very cheap and ingredients seem to be simple. But to my surprise, I liked it more than the commercial brands available here. The moisturizing effect lasted longer than my other lip balms. And did I say that it’s very cheap?!?
I also like the Original Strengthening Shampoo with Pearl and Aloe Vera. This worked for my hair too — less hair fall for me. Yay! Others swear by the New Natural Strengthening shampoo, but my hair loved the original formula more.
I can’t recommend the Sunflower cleansing oil though. I can’t seem to make it work using your oil cleansing method from older posts. Now I just use it as a leave on hair conditioner 🙂
Hello Ceej! Thanks for dropping by! I was quite interesting in the Moisturizing Night Cream too. I’m using another cream for now, but I will keep it in mind in case I want to try something different. Glad to know that you think it good stuff! I’m planning to try the Strengthening Shampoo range next so I’m glad that you like it. I don’t know which formula they carry locally, but I guess it can’t be helped if I end up with the new one 😀 I was trying out the Sunflower Cleansing Oil and it does take a lot of getting used to. I did manage to get it to work, so I’ll blog about it soon 🙂
Hi Paris,
I’m a regular reader of your blog but a first time commenter. I was reading your review for the Shiseido Perfect Foundation brush and did a double take seeing Human ? Nature product review on your site that I just had to comment. I’m from the Philippines and I’ve been using Human ? Nature shampoos for a year due to sensitive scalp, plus non-organic shampoo leave that chemical smell on my hair the day after since I cannot wash my hair twice a day due to sensitivity =(. i’m using the Sunflower oil for my elbows & knees also cos I cannot get past the smell too so I don’t put it on my face. Currently, their deo-roll is their best-seller cos it’s cheap and alum-free. I use it on my KL/SG trip last year and it worked all day. 🙂
Hi Jel! Thanks for sharing your experience with this shampoo! I swear my hair really loves it – less dropping, less dry and just manageable and shiny all round. Human Nature made a nice product here! I’m still on the fence about the Sunflower oil and cleansing oil. I’m actually quite alright with the smell but the beauty oil works great for dry elbows! Hope to see you around the comment box more often, Jel 🙂
you’re actually this close to convincing me to buy the Shiseido Perfect Foundation Brush. XD
Hi there… i accidentally found your blog and at that time, i was looking for reviews on foundation. Then i saw this review and the same time i was really2 desperate looking for shampoo that could help my hair-fall problem. Since i gave birth to my son in 2010, my hair falls badly… and after using the human nature strengthening shampoo for a few days, it’s like miracle…i’m not joking… my hair doesn’t fall like crazy anymore… and this makes me really2 very2 so2 happy… Plus the price is reasonable… hehe… thanks for the review! Now, I’m promoting this product to my siblings n friends! 🙂
Hi Nana, thank you so much for sharing your comment. I’m happy to know the shampoo helped you! I’m thinking of tring it myself because I was experiencing some hair fall and now you’ve convinced me!
You should try this company called CENTIFOLIA. It’s an organic French brand which only offers 100% natural products. I’ve tried their shampoo and it’s really good! Not sure if they sell in Malaysia yet or not…but i’m sure they will sometime soon!
Thanks Amy, I haven’t come across it yet but will bear it in mind 🙂
Oooh! I was given a couple of their products (travel sized) and the conditioner is one of them. I have to go try it soon. I’ve tried 2 of their products thus far. I can’t bear the smell of The All Natural Hydrating Lotion in Sweet Indulgence – too sweet and cloying. But I am in love with the All Natural Tinted Lip Balm. It works well to keep lips from chapping, smells fantastic and it gives a very natural tint on the lips as the colour tends towards red rather than pink. I think that pink tints make my lips look even paler.
im using Human Nature’s face scrub, sunflower beauty oil and strengthening shampoo and I’m loving it… gonna try the conditioner an d tinted lip balm
Hi. I’ve been using Human Nature products for almost a year now. Here’s the list of the products I’ve been using and my comments on each:
1) Balancing Facial Wash and Toner – I still have breakouts, but I’ve only used this for a few weeks. I’m giving it more time and see if my skin improves.
2) Sunflower Beauty Oil – I use this on the dark spots on my legs (the ones left after scratching mosquito bites), and it does lighten them up.
3) Perfect Coverage Mineral Foundation – It’s concealing effect is still not perfect but it’s so light on my face and it doesn’t cake up.
4) Tinted Lip Balm – I’ve completely neglected my other lipsticks because of this! It moisturizes my lips as well so no need to apply lip balm first.
5) Mineral Pressed Powder – I use this to touch up the oily areas on my face (I just really have oily skin!). The downside is that when almost of it is used up, it starts to crack (this is because of the absence of preservatives), and goes to waste. So careful, careful, careful.
6) Sunflower Cleansing Oil – Great in removing make up and has this nice scent. I also use this to get rid of blotches of wax left by wax strips, and doubles as a skin moisturizer.
7) Body Butter Cream – Consistency is thick so it takes time to be absorbed by the skin. Skin is moisturized all day.
8) Healthy Lotion – Easily absorbed and light on the skin. Moisturization doesn’t last as long as the body butter.
9) Hand and Foot Salve – Consistency is thick as well so takes time to be absorbed, but quite effective in softening calluses.
10) Feminine wash – Very light. No irritation, itching or foul smell when using it.
11) Deodorant – Doesn’t stop my sweating but the only one that lightened my dark underarms and softened the chicken skin. Prob though is that recently, I think my pits started smelling funky. My bf says they smell fine. So I’m not sure if it’s just me being paranoid or my pits “rejecting” the product.
12) Body Scrub – I like how the beads are not very rough and that after scrubbing, my skin doesn’t dry out.
I hope all of my comments have intrigued you more into using Human Nature products. ^_^