This month’s review is on the Nature’s Gate range of products. Whilst this reviewer sampled the body care products (liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner), Nature’s Gate does have a range of other products, including sun blocks, baby lotions and protection creams, amongst others.

In terms of the ‘experience’ of using the products, the shampoo (in this case the Hemp Nourishing for dry frizzy hair) certainly did the job, and more than appropriately, it lathered well and my hair (a natural curly tangle with a mind of its own) responded well and felt clean. Also used by a straight-haired fussier friend, the report was equally positive, her hair felt good and clean as ever after using the shampoo.

The next product on the chopping block, was the ‘organics’, fruit blend conditioner, with its snazzy new bottle colouring and presentation. With a skepticism about the use of ‘organics’ branding, we forged ahead and gave it a chance. The conditioner worked well, and the in-shower fragrance was lovely. There was a post-conditioner criticism, that my friend’s hair felt a bit dry after using a  hairdryer, but this seemed to be short-lived, and the next day her hair felt untangly and clean.

Finally, the Tea Tree moisturizing hand soap – at the risk of repetition, I have to say, it did clean and in fact left a sense of moisturizing on my hands after using it.

In the negative, yes, Nature’s-Gate is from overseas, so it has a lot of energy usage travelling miles attached to it getting here, but that is not our only concern, primarily, it is cruelty free, and its ingredients and final product are not tested on animals, and this is really significant and important and makes it feel a lot better when using it. Also, it compares very well in price to our local brands. The Nature’s Gate 354 ml conditioner and the liquid hand soap (532ml) cost less than R40.

Nature’s Gate products can be bought at Dischem stores countrywide as well as Wellness Warehouse (which has an online store www.wellnesswarehouse.com).   Nature’s Gate’s website is http://www.natures-gate.com/.  Remember too, once you have finished the product, recycle the bottle. Until next time, happy karma free body care to you all.

Product Reviewed by Natalie Dembo