What They Say: "Professionals around the world claim ICT (Intensive Clarifying Therapy) to be the only perfect remedy to essential skincare for all skin types because ICT's unique system produces fresh oxygen that optimally clearifies skin. ICT is a mixture of 23 Certified Organically Grown LevensESSENTIE™ herbs, essential oils, naturally derived ceramides from sunflowers, antioxidants and vitamins A and E. Two individually packed ICT product components must be mixed prior to each treatment. You wish great and vibrant looking skin? Best results are guaranteed by regular use of Paul Penders exclusive ICT."

Jen's Experience: When I first opened up the package and saw the lengthy instructions for using this product, I have to say, I was a little intimidated. On closer look, most of the instructions were related to the facial massage that you give yourself in conjunction with the treatment. So while it looked very complicated, the process of mixing the mask, giving myself the facial massage, and applying the mixure, it was all relatively simple and quick to do.

On first application, the mask is very strong. The tingle was just on the edge of feeling like it was burning my skin, although that feeling died down after the mask hardened a bit, one or two minutes at most. What lasted longer was the strong menthol scent that, while clearing my nasal passages, made my eyes water for a good ten minutes.

I tested this for the full 30 minutes it recommended. After 10-15 minutes, the mask hardened to a normal clay-type mask that made moving my facial muscles kind of dificult. This is not a pretty mask. I would recommend saving this one for a night where it's just you, your PJs, and a cheesy chick flick.

When time was up, I found the mask very easy to remove with water and a washcloth. It was immediately easy to see why this product gets the big bucks -- my skin looked spectacular, and the results lasted a several days after using the product. My skin tone looked a lot more even and my skin just looked brighter. If I got these results from a spa facial, I'd be turning cartwheels. I will definitely be adding this to my skincare regimen.

Tip: If you have dry or sensitive skin, I STRONGLY recommend following their suggestion to apply a good moisturizer before applying the mask. Otherwise, it will cause some excessive drying. It does not inhibit the mask from working in any way.

Retail Price: $76.50 (8 treatments) (PaulPenders.com)

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What They Say: (about ShampooFORTE) Paul Penders Natural Organic Time Release Medium-Suds ShampooFORTE enriches and moisturizes dry & thick hair and brings shine and softness to permed and colored hair. With 22 organic-grown herbs, Italian-sourced olive oil, vitamins, minerals, and fine essential oils, Time Release Medium-Suds ShampooFORTE makes your hair shiny and manageable, without stripping your hair's natural oils. Leaves the scalp healthy and clear.

(about RinseFORTE) Paul Penders Natural Organic ConditionFORTE untangles hair leaving it shiny, silky and never weighed down. Coconut oil and Aloe Vera work to correct dryness and promote extra body, while French Lavender imparts an exquisite fragrance. This unique herbal mixture with added organic apple cider leaves the hair and scalp feeling fresh and clean by eliminating buildup and restoring proper pH levels. Brings moisture and vitality to the driest hair.

Jamie's Thoughts: (ShampooFORTE) The shampoo is lovely - nearly scentless and nearly free of the industrial detergents that other shampoo companies add to their formulas to make you think all that lather is necessary (when in reality, it strips the oil out of your hair). It cleans quickly and thoroughly, and my fickle scalp loves it. I can even run my fingers through my hair mid-shower with ease. Love it.

(RinseFORTE) The conditioner works just as well with its partner shampoo as it does all by itself. It's thick, luxurious, and also almost scent-free. It leaves my hair smooth, manageable, and super bouncy. There was no residue weighing my curls down. Love it.

If you're selective about the ingredients you put on your hair, this pairing is a win-win. I highly recommend it.

Retail Price: $21.50/each (at www.paulpenders.com)

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What They Say: "An intensive, invigorating treatment to revitalize and restore your hair to its natural beauty. Paul Penders Natural Organic Intensive Hair Repair Therapy contains essential fatty acids together with plant extracts and essential oils to restore balance and life to dry, damaged, permed or color-treated hair, leaving it glowing, manageable and beautifully healthy. May be used daily on extremely dry hair or as a weekly treatment for normal hair. Targets and repairs split ends."

Jamie's Thoughts: Are you addicted to your heat-based styling tools? (I know I cannot be the only styling junkie out there that is addicted to the satisfaction of a smooth, straight hairdo) In dry weather, I confess that I regularly set my ceramic flat iron to the maximum temperature and straighten away like a madwoman. Sound familiar?

Take heart, heat addicts. Paul Penders' intensive conditioning treatment will reverse just about any of the damage you may have done to your distressed locks. And the best part? The product ingredients are things that I actually recognize. Lemon balm, yarrow, and jojoba oil, oh my! This rich conditioner is also certified organic, animal-friendly, vegan, and kosher/halal formulated. You know I love a product with good karma.

The consistency is reassuringly thick (a balm, almost, as opposed to a cream), and the scent is very lightly medicinal - but don't worry, the smell won't linger in your hair. Because this product rinses out so cleanly and thoroughly, I would even recommend it to anyone with very fine, or thinning hair. Simply said, this stuff makes my hair look shiny and gorgeous. I would even recommend it to any men out there looking for a no-fuss, effective, intensive treatment conditioner.

Retail Price: $21.50/5 fl. oz. (available at paulpenders.com)

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What They Say: "Paul Penders Leave-in Defrizzing Balm tames even the driest frizzy hair. Pure plant and essential oils, vitamins, and minerals combine to protect, moisturize and restore hair, leaving it shiny, manageable and beautifully healthy."

Alissa's Opinion: This was my first time trying out a "Natural Organic" hair product. The list of ingredients is almost a complete catalogue of herbs used in beauty and medicine, including everything from ginseng root to colloidal gold. The smell is definitely not chemically enhanced - I would expect something more pleasant if it were. It comes in a shot glass sized bottle with a pump that dispenses the tiniest of squirts. My long hair never needed more than two pumps, so the little container should last quite awhile.

When I used this balm before blow drying, my hair felt very soft and smooth. My round brush seemed to glide through my hair nicely without tangling. When going for a curly look, I applied it to wet hair and let it air dry which also had a nice effect. The thick balm didn't weigh my hair down while it tamed my frizzies. My only complaint was the smell, which was a cross between chamomile tea and insecticide.

Retail Price: $17.75 (PaulPenders.com)

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About the Shampoo:  "Paul Penders Natural Organic Time Release Low-Suds Shampoo- GENTLE adds volume and texture to fine, limp hair and restores shine to dry or damaged hair.With 22 organic-grown herbs, Italian-sourced olive oil, vitamins, minerals and fine essential oils, Time Release Low-Suds ShampooGENTLE makes your hair shiny and manageable, without stripping your hair's natural oils. Leaves the scalp healthy and clear."

About the Conditioner: "Paul Penders Natural Organic RinseGENTLE untangles hair leaving it shiny, silky and never weighed down. Coconut oil and Aloe Vera work to correct dryness and promote extra body, while Lemon Oil imparts an exquisite fragrance. This unique herbal mixture with added organic apple cider leaves the hair and scalp feeling fresh and clean by eliminating buildup and restoring proper pH levels. Use after ShampooGENTLE to aid in restoring vibrancy and manageability."

Jen's Experience: Ordinarily, I am a huge friend of organic or natural products, but my first impression of this product was, frankly, not so good. The shampoo is designed to be low suds -- it doesn't have all those harsh detergents, so while it's better for your hair, it's hard to get all my hair lathered up. Instead of being soft, it pulls a lot, and until I use the conditioner, it's incredibly tangly. While it's not so fun to use, I find that when I incorporate it into my routine once per week, it really leaves my hair extra clean, shiny, and bouncy. And begrudingly, it's becoming a permanent fixture in my shower. So I'm giving this a mid-grade rating; I don't like using it, but I love the results.

Retail Price: $21.50 each (PaulPenders.com)

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