Trader Joe's Ascorbic Acid Powder?

[caadam]

Has anyone tried it with water for rinses? If anyone has, how was it?

I noticed some bottle of the ascorbic acid at my local Trader Joe's and it was about four dollars cheaper than Now Healthy Foods brand. Sadly, I just got that brand of ascorbic acid in the mail today, but for future reference... anyone have any thoughts of TJ's brand?

If the mods want to move this to the conventional hair products sub forum (whatever it's actually called), then by all means! :D

Thanks! :flower:

[longcurlygirl<3]

What is that acid thing? And what is it for/ suppose to do?

[caadam]

Ascorbic acid powder is sometimes used to neutralize chlorine in water. I bought it because my water does have chlorine in it, and honestly don't want that in my hair. lol

So I wondered if TJ's brand might be the same as the brand I got, or if it has anything extra or somehow doesn't work as effectively. :)

[longcurlygirl<3]

Try maybe, it's probably organic too I guess if sold as TJ'S and cheaper. But how would you use it?

[caadam]

From what I understand, you only need to use a little bit in a gallon of water in order to neutralize any chlorine in it. If this works for me, then I'll be very happy. lol

And good point! I'll definitely will have to see if the TJ's brand is all natural and such. I just know that not all their brands are as awesome as I and some people have hoped for. Their hair products are pretty good, but I've been noticing some unhealthy stuff here and there where I thought those products WOULD be healthy. You know what I mean? :)

[vagabundo_verde]

Oh, I love their Nourish Conditioner! Please don't tell me that's unhealthy stuff - it makes my hair so soft, and smells so nice!!

[silverpiper]

ascorbic acid is basically vitamin c and it's mainly used as a preservative for fruit

[XcaliburGirl]

I haven't tried it, but I've heard of using it instead of ACV after using shampoo bars or baking soda.

[caadam]

ascorbic acid is basically vitamin c and it's mainly used as a preservative for fruit

I know what it is. I have some myself, but it's not TJ's brand.

I tried my brand of it last night and it worked pretty well! :)

[caadam]

Oh, I love their Nourish Conditioner! Please don't tell me that's unhealthy stuff - it makes my hair so soft, and smells so nice!!

Nah. lol I have their Nourish conditioner, too! It's all good. I would use it on the length of my hair when I was CO washing. :D

[Siiri]

It should say in the packaging whether it has any fillers. If not, it's the same stuff, just cheaper.

I've been meaning to get some myself, but I haven't found a small enough measuring spoon, I don't want to use too much :(

[caadam]

It should say in the packaging whether it has any fillers. If not, it's the same stuff, just cheaper.

I've been meaning to get some myself, but I haven't found a small enough measuring spoon, I don't want to use too much :(

Yeah. lol I tried guesstimating with my basic measuring spoons, and it actually turned out all right. I did have a weird sour smell in my hair when it was damp last night, but when I woke up it was gone. :)

[Amber_Maiden]

I've used ascorbic acid in my hair, but not Trader Joe's.

[Siiri]

Yeah. lol I tried guesstimating with my basic measuring spoons, and it actually turned out all right. I did have a weird sour smell in my hair when it was damp last night, but when I woke up it was gone. :)

I'm sure it doesn't really matter whether you get the exact measurement. And I guess what's the right amount also depends on the pH of your water etc.

But I did find some mini measuring spoons sets on ebay, the smallest is 1/60 teaspoon. That's pretty small.