We’re in the middle of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and last week I wrote about how the disease touched my family. Today, I’d like to introduce you to a new-to-me haircare brand that is good not only for cancer patients and survivors, but for anyone with sensitive scalp, dandruff, or hair that could use some extra TLC including color-treated hair.
LotusRx Background and History
Let me give you some of the backstory of LotusRx because there are several fascinating threads that came together to create the LotusRx Hair Solution brand. Lotus Clinical was started by entrepreneur Katharine Grimmer in San Francisco in 2016. She has haircare in her blood, lol. Her grandfather, a dapper Englishman, was a hairdresser in London during the 1940s-50s at the tony Emile’s salon on fashionable Sloane Street. To serve his patrons, he made his own shampoos and hair pomades from botanical ingredients.
With an educational background in biology and work in the pharmaceutical industry, Katharine, whose hair had turned gray when she was young, decided to use her heritage and her skills to fill a gap in the haircare industry. Because she colored and also straightened her lovely long hair with Keratin treatments, she needed a dandruff shampoo to treat her itchy, flakey scalp.
There were no truly effective but gentle haircare products made from natural and sustainable ingredients that would treat her dandruff while preserving her salon hair color and Keratin straightening. So she decided to develop her own products, and LotusRx Hair Solution was born!
LotusRx is a family affair in oh-so-many ways. In fact, the name was inspired by Katharine’s mother who is a breast cancer survivor. During her mother’s first remission after treatment, Katharine and her sisters had planned to take their mother on a trip. Instead, her mom wanted to visit nearby historic Lotus Land Gardens in Santa Barbara to see the magical lotus flowers rise from the water gardens signifying simplicity, purity, balance, and harmony. The blue lotus became the name and symbol of Katharine’s new company.
LotusRx Shampoo and Conditioner
The mission of LotusRx Hair Solution:
“Lotus Rx was developed with the intent to effectively treat dandruff with prescription strength active ingredient while gently washing, nourishing and conditioning both hair and scalp. The sulfate free shampoo and conditioner system work together to balance color and retain protein without harsh chemicals that strip or dull hair.”
Pyrithione zinc is the active ingredient in both the LotusRx Shampoo and Conditioner that treats dandruff by slowing the production of skin cells thereby reducing flakes. The salon formulated haircare duo leave hair shiny, soft, manageable and also flake-free while protecting the color.
While perfect for those of us with color-treated hair either with or without dandruff, LotusRx Dandruff Control Shampoo and Scalp Relief Conditioner are so helpful to those who are going through cancer treatment. Both products contain the active ingredient, pyrithione zinc so they working so well together as a team. Katharine’s mother lost her hair during chemotherapy and developed “chemocap”, chemotherapy-induced seborrheic dermatitis characterized by flakey, itchy, sensitive red scalp. Her daughter’s LotusRx haircare solutions alleviated the chemocap via the active ingredient combined with the inflammation-reducing botanicals and moisturizing skin conditioners. Her scalp felt healthy again.
Over the past several months, I’ve noticed that a lot of haircare brands are coming out with scalp-oriented shampoos and conditioners. Well, LotusRx which launched their haircare duo over a year ago lead the way!
I’ve been using LotusRx Shampoo and Conditioner for a couple of weeks. I am lucky that I’m in good health and I don’t have dandruff, but I do have color-treated hair. Both the lightweight shampoo and rich conditioner are a creamy off-white. The shampoo lathers well but doesn’t produce an inordinate amount of suds. Here’s the shampoo:
The scent of sweet orange, white grapefruit and vanilla is mild and fresh. No heavy, cloying scents here. I’m a throwback in many ways, and I like to feel a slight squeak after I rinse out my shampoo: I get that from LotusRx Shampoo, yay. After drying my hair, it felt soft and nourished, and four days later, it still does! This duo gives salon haircare results, and doesn’t seem like therapeutic haircare.
This is a small thing, but I like the innovative tops on the plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles. You push down on the top, and the spout comes up. It’s just a little bit different from traditional tops, but I like this better.
Also, the plastic gives a little more than some hard plastic bottles making it easier to get the product out into my hand. Plus the bottles are manufactured with 97% post consumer materials. Nice.
Both bottles have a color-coded lotus blossom in addition to the words to identify Shampoo vs. Conditioner. The bottles each contain 8.45 fl. oz. and are priced at $30. They are sulfate-free, paraben-free, pH balanced, and they are not tested on animals. Check out the LotusRx website for additional details. LotusRx Shampoo and Conditioner are sold on the LotusRx website as well as on Amazon.
LotusRx Giveaway!
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, LotusRx Hair Solution is giving away LotusRx Shampoo and Conditioner, a $60 value, to one lucky Never Say Die Beauty reader. The giveaway is limited to U.S. residents, age 18+, where permitted by law. The giveaway will run for one week till Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 12:00AM EDT. So the last full day is Wednesday, October 18.
Hopefully by now, you know the drill. You MUST LEAVE A COMMENT on this blogpost about why you want to win the LotusRx Shampoo and Conditioner. One entry per household. The comment is mandatory. And you must record that you did it on the Rafflecopter widget below. Extras that you can do to earn more points are:
- subscribe to Never Say Die Beauty
- follow Never Say Die Beauty on Twitter
- follow Never Say Die Beauty on Bloglovin’
- follow Never Say Die Beauty on Instagram
- follow Never Say Die Beauty on Pinterest
- visit Never Say Die Beauty on Facebook (and like it if you want!)
- visit LotusRx on Facebook (and like it if you want!)
- follow LotusRx on Twitter
- follow LotusRx on Instagram.
If you do any of the above extras, you are entitled to more points. But YOU MUST CLICK OFF THOSE OPTIONS on the Rafflecopter widget. Also, I do verify that the winner has done the tasks she/he has checked off on the widget. You would be surprised how many winners chosen by Rafflecopter over the past several giveaways I have had to disqualify because they never actually did what they said they did!
If you don’t already subscribe to Never Say Die Beauty via email and you want to and plan to stick around for more than just the length of the giveaway, the signup is on the homepage of the blog in the upper right hand side. 🙂
The winner will be notified by me via email. You have 48 hours to get back to me, if not a new winner will be selected. The winner will provide me with her/his mailing address, and I will send your prize to you as soon as possible. We are not responsible for loss or damage in shipping. In other words, if it’s lost or damaged in shipping, we will be sad, but there is no replacement.
Thanks for entering and for spreading the word about LotusRx Shampoo and Conditioner and about the giveaway!
I would like to win the LotusRx Shampoo & Conditioner because it is sulfate free and good for color treated hair.
It works for my color-treated hair, Sharon! Thank you for entering and good luck!
I prefer using hair care products that are not tested on animals and are safe for color treated hair like mine. Lotus products sound like a perfect fit for me.
I love the history you shared about the brand and owner! I’d love to win because I’ve sadly never tried sulfate free shampoo (that I know of) and would like to do a comparison.
Kristi V BeginNails recently posted…Digit-al Dozen: Throwback to Flutterby
Thank you, Kristi, for taking the time to read the post! Sulfate free shampoo is much gentler and if your hair is color-treated, it won’t fade nearly as fast during shampooing. This is a super nice duo. Thank you for entering the giveaway and good luck!
I love that they are sulfate and paraben free.
And cruelty-free too, I think, LaTanya. The shampoo and conditioner are a terrific duo. Thank you for entering and good luck!
I think I would like that top too! You always get too much with traditional bottles.
Helena recently posted…Depend 7 Day – Gingerbread Disaster
It’s a very cool top in that you push down and the top comes up. With other traditional tops, they sort of come up on an angle and get stuck. This is better!
Interesting backstory on the LotusRX collection. I would love to try it. The scent and packaging sound great and it seems like a great natural brand. Thanks for the opportunity!
Thanks for reading the post, Tina! I agree with you about the LotusRx backstory. And Katharine seems like a wonderful person to boot! The scent is mild and very nice. I like this duo a lot for my color-treated hair. It’s very nourishing. Thank you for entering the giveaway and good luck!
I like that they are sulfate free!
I like to try different products to see if they work on me or not and the same goes for this product as well, I have not used this one yet.
As I get older my hair is starting to thin out like I needed that , I just want a shampoo that will not make my hair dry and nasty feeling such as straw yes I color like I was the spoke person for color but its me …help this girl and make my hair stunning again
Such a cute comment, Billie!! I needed a smile today xo Thank you for entering the LotusRx haircare giveaway and good luck 🙂
I prefer sulfate free shampoos and this one sounds like a really nice one.
This sounds like a terrific duo – no sulfates, great for color treated hair. I’m happy to see they support BCA.
MarciaF recently posted…Let’s hear it for the boys during Fall Beauty Week at Meijer!
I would like to win because I would love to try this sulfate free product for color treated hair ,my color seems to fade too soon!This sounds like a wonderful line!
Sulfate-free haircare does make a difference. Thanks for entering, Debbie – good luck xo
What a wonderful cause and giveaway! This sounds like a really great brand, too!
Lola Seicento recently posted…Models Own Celestial Collection is the Perfect Pick for Halloween Glittering Goodness
I agree, Helen!
It makes me so happy to see so many brands embracing this very important cause!
Lola Seicento recently posted…Models Own Celestial Collection is the Perfect Pick for Halloween Glittering Goodness
Absolutely!
I prefer shampoo & conditioner that are cruelty-free and sulfate-free = safe for colored hair.
I’d like to try them, because I’ve not found anything I like yet.
LotusRx haircare is a good place to try! Thanks for entering Rena, good luck!
These sound so luxurious! I love that they would work on my extensions.
That’s so interesting, Shannon. Do you need a special kind of shampoo/conditioner for extensions? Glad you entered!
Such an amazing story behind the inception of this haircare line. I’m going for another color change this weekend so I will be checking this one out!
Curious to see what you’re up to!!
The scent sounds lovely! I have been more active at getting sulfate free shampoos now because of my color treated hair. I will have to give these a try!
sulfate-free haircare is a must for those of us with color-treated hair!
It’s great that this is available for cancer victims.
Cindy (Prime Beauty) recently posted…My Skin Mentor Dr. G Brightening Peeling Gel!
I agree. There are so many people who could benefit from these products.
I have a sensitive scalp and I think this would be a perfect product for me to try, I like that it’s also for color treated hair.
Definitely good haircare for sensitive scalp, and with color-treated hair sulfate-free is a must! Thanks for entering, Annamarie – good luck!
This looks like a great product for those struggling with dandruff!
Painted Fingertips recently posted…The Digital Dozen’s Throwback Week: Dragon Eye
I would like to win this so that I can pass it on to a friend of mine who is going through chemo and losing her hair. She has been really down and depressed lately so I have been trying to do little things to make her feel better. I actually surprised her yesterday by giving her a facial. She was so happy that she literally made me cry. So I would love to give her this combo because I just want to surprise her and make her smile.
Paula, that is so lovely! You are a wonderful friend. Thanks for entering. Fingers crossed!
I think this would work well on my thinning hair!
It is a gentle haircare duo, Lynda. Definitely worth a try. Glad you entered the LotusRx giveaway! Good luck 🙂
Looks like a great shampoo and conditioner. It is not tested on animals which is big for me!
Yes, cruelty-free is so important! thanks for entering, Donna – good luck!
I really want to try this shampoo and conditioner. I think it sounds wonderful!
I loving trying new shampoo to see if they help with dandruff.
This haircare duo was created specifically to deal with dandruff so I would hope they would do the job, Julie, while being gentle on hair and scalp. Thank you for entering the giveaway and good luck!
I want to win because my scalp and hair get so dry in the winter months. This may help that.
I find LotusRx shampoo and condition to be both gentle and nourishing. I think they’ll be terrific for the winter months. Thank you, Kelly, for entering the giveaway and good luck!
This hair care sounds wonderful. I love that it’s good for everyone but especially for cancer warriors. My mother struggled with finding the right products when she was sick. I would have loved to have been able to steer her to this line.
Erika recently posted…One in Eight | Let’s Talk About Breast Cancer Plus a Hello Gorgeous! and Beauty Giveaway
I’m sorry that it didn’t exist even in 2013 for you to share with your mom, but I hope that some of the cancer warriors or their family/friends will discover this duo and enter the giveaway. They are are very gentle, nourishing hair products.
I love trying new products 🙂
I know you do. Thanks for entering, Ashley – good luck!
Awesome giveaway! I want to take a sniff 🙂
I would love to try because they don’t test on animals!
I love cruelty-free products too. This is a lovely shampoo and conditioner duo especially for color-treated or dry hair or those with sensitive scalps. Thanks for entering, Iliana, and good luck!
Your hair always looks so nice, Allison! Thank you for the chance to win this duo.
Anastasia recently posted…Ricky’s Cult Crushes September 2017 Box Review
Thank you, Anastasia!
I like that they are sulfate free.
LotusRx shampoo and conditioner are perfect for color-treated hair because they’re sulfate-free. And they have a bunch of other terrific benefits too. Thanks for entering, Holly, and good luck!
I have color treated hair so this sounds really nice!
Works for my color-treated hair. I think you’d like it, Dana. It’s especially good for the colder weather coming up. Thanks for entering and good luck!
I really love and appreciate the story behind the brand and the care that has gone into the formulation. I know my sister could have benefited from a shampoo and conditioner like this when she was undergoing treatment. It sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing this information and for this giveaway!
Thank you, Michele! LotusRx Hair Solution is a wonderful bookend to your giveaway of the Laurme Sensitive Skin collection, both for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond.
I really like that they are sulfate and paraben free. I have some scalp issues too and I think these would be gentle on them.
Definitely a great choice for those with sensitive scalp etc. So glad you entered, Laura. Good luck!
I would love to try this shampoo cause it’s sulfate free. My hair is so dry and damaged. This sounds like a great product.
The LotusRx shampoo and conditioner duo are gentle and very nourishing. I think they would help with the dryness. Glad you entered, Jeanne, good luck 🙂
I would love to try a new Shampoo and Conditioner. I think it would smell amazing.
In a way, Anita, I was surprised when I read the description of the fragrance because I couldn’t quite put my finger on the scent and its notes because it smells lovely but it is a delicate scent. Thanks for entering the LotusRx Hair Solution giveaway, and good luck!
I love that they are cruelty free – and sulfate free!!!!!!!!
Awesome!
Yes, the “frees” are super important! Thanks, Shanna, for entering and good luck!
I love that they are sulfate and paraben free.
I love that they are not tested on animals. Would love to try on my hair
I color my hair and it fades so quickly! I would love to try this gentle shampoo and conditioner to see if it might make the color last longer, and the scent sounds awesome!
I didn’t even realise there was hair products that are good for cancer patients, what a great thing to have.
LL recently posted…26 Great Nail Art Ideas – Friday 13th
Cancer patients can get dandruff and burnt scalp (as well as hairless) from their treatment. It is such a good thing that LotusRx developed these products.
I appreciate that they are sulfate-free, paraben-free, pH balanced, and not tested on animals!
I agree, Abigail, all the stuff the LotusRx shampoo and conditioner don’t have or do help make all the difference! Thanks for entering and good luck!
sounds good i love to try it
The LotusRx shampoo and conditioner are terrific haircare especially if you have color-treated hair, sensitive scalp or skin or dandruff. And it doesn’t have parabens, sulfates and it’s not tested on animals. Good stuff! Thanks for entering, Jennifer, and good luck!
i would love it because i have terrbile flat, dull,thinning hair that needs all the help it can get. also lately my scalp has been super itchy to top it all off
Sounds like it could make a difference especially for your itchy scalp, Amanda. Glad you entered, and good luck!
I would love to win because I would like to try LotusRX because it’s free from sulfates and hasn’t been tested on animals which makes me happy
Yes, LotusRx Hair Solutions are free of all the right things! Thanks for entering, Nichole, and good luck in the drawing tonight
I want to try this because it sounds just like what I have been looking for..
I would love to win this because I just started coloring my hair so I need to switch up my haircare.
Sulfate-free is the way to go with color-treated hair. Good luck, Laura!
I would love to try this shampoo just had my hair colored yesterday so this sounds great to use.
Sulfate-free is the way to go with freshly colored hair! thanks for entering, Laurie, and good luck!
You won,Laurie! Congrats! Look for my email 🙂
Having curly hair, I like that they are sulfate free
that’s interesting, Elizabeth – I didn’t know that sulfates affected curls! Good to know. At any rate, this is a wonderful haircare duo. Thank you for entering, and good luck 🙂