Author: Sarai Alani
Category: Ingredient Knowledge
If you can’t pronounce it, should it really be on your scalp?
When I started reading ingredient labels, it felt like decoding a different language. Long chemical names. Tiny print. Promises of “natural” on the front—only to find harsh additives hiding in the back.
That’s when I realized: marketing is loud, but nature speaks soft.
You don’t need ten-syllable solutions to take care of your skin or your hair. You need ingredients that make sense. That feel good. That your grandmother could recognize without a dictionary.
Here’s what I always tell people: your skin and scalp aren’t barriers—they’re sponges. What you put on them eventually finds its way inside you. That’s why I believe in using only what nourishes, not what masks.
At Alasandra & Co., we keep it simple and sacred:
- Oils you can actually eat (though we don’t recommend it).
- Herbs that grow under the sun, not under a microscope.
- Preservatives that protect without overpowering.
We test for shelf life, not shortcuts. We label honestly. And we choose ingredients with intention, not just trend.
Because knowing what’s in your jar means knowing what you’re allowing into your life. It’s not paranoia—it’s power.
So the next time you pick up a product, flip it over. Read it out loud. Ask yourself: Would I feel proud putting this on my child’s skin? On my own crown? If not—put it back.
Your softness deserves honesty.
Softly yours,
Sarai Alani 💛