Tesco has reported increased demand for ethnic hair and skin care products, reflecting an increasing trend. While these products were once limited to specialised stores, larger companies are now catering to this market having finally listened to their customers and realising the profit potential.
One of the brands now appearing on the high street will be new halal brand Tamese & Jackson. The company has the first large-scale halal-certified factory in the UK and Tesco is the first retailer to stock the new range Halal is a vehicle towards healthy living suitable for all regardless of age, ethnic background or faith. It also reflects the growing trend for vegan and cruelty-free products.
Tamese & Jackson launches with hand soaps, hand lotions, shower gels, body lotions, shampoos and conditioners and are available in three fragrances: lime & reyhan, blue orchid and mint noir . Easy on the pocket, with prices starting from just £3.99, I recently tested the blue orchid shampoo and conditioner and mint noir body wash.
The outer packaging, takes inspiration from classical Islamic art, particularly tiles and Persian rugs which is reflected in the simple patterns which adorn the squeezable tubes. I love the scents in the blue orchid range, the conditioner is infused with papaya and the shampoo with ginger. They smell fresh and invigorating – great choices, as let’s face it the smell of a product will play a large role in our decision to use it!
Suitable for all hair types, the products worked surprisingly well on my natural afro hair. I have no complaints about how my hair felt after using the shampoo. It lathered well and cleansed my hair and scalp as I expected, leaving behind that gorgeous smell of papaya behind. The conditioner distributed evenly over my hair and rinsed off easily too. Again, no complaints. I did however, still use my preferred intensive leave-in conditioner afterwards, and kept it on my hair under a clear shower cap for a couple of hours to deep condition it.
I also tested the mint noir body wash which comes with a soothing aloe vera extract. Spicy mint and eucalyptus top notes, swirled with hints of lemon and amber, make this quite the eye-opener in the morning. It’s zingy and invigorating, giving my showers the kickstart I need in the morning. I can also see this being a winner with the gents, so don’t be surprised if you notice it disappearing before your very eyes, if you significant other, Dad or brother have a habit of helping themselves to your beauty treats!
Beauty at Tesco now stocks a wide range of beauty products, both online and in store, including brands such as Dabur, PAK’s, Vatika (I’ve been using their hair oils for years – they’re great!) and of course, Tamese & Jackson.
http://www.tesco.com/direct/health-beauty
www.tameseandjackson.com
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To use the words ‘halal’ and ‘cruelty free’ are a little misleading.
UK slaughterhouse are required by law to stun animals before they are killed to minimise suffering. For meat to be considered halal under Islamic law, the animal must be conscious when killed.
There is nothing cruelty free about slaughtering an animal without stunning it beforehand.
Hi Ruth, please check the website http://www.tameseandjackson.com where it says halal also refers to a way of life and in the case of Tamese&Jackson personal care products, there are NO animal derived ingredients, as well as no alcohol and no GMO’s, so therefore the way animals are slaughtered is completely irrelevant. It says these products are suitable for vegetarians also. The products are not exclusively aimed at Muslims. They are simply good quality products. We all know for example alcohol dries your skin, GMO’s could potentially be harmful to our long term health, so by removing these, you have a better end product. They are also made to comply with strict halal standards – its win win for everyone I’d say. I’ve just ordered my first few bottles from their website and I cant wait to start using them.