<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Velvet Root]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clean, plant-based hair and body care made with high-quality ingredients for healthy, beautiful results.]]></description><link>https://www.velvetrootbotanicals.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:14:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.velvetrootbotanicals.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Does My Shampoo Look Slightly Different From Bottle to Bottle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the questions I’ve been asked recently is why some bottles of Velvet Root shampoo are a lighter amber color while others are darker. It’s a fair question. After all, when we’re used to buying products from large manufacturers, we expect every bottle to look exactly the same. But Velvet Root Botanicals isn’t made with synthetic dyes designed to create a uniform appearance. The color comes naturally from the ingredients themselves. Why Does the Color Vary? One of the signature...]]></description><link>https://www.velvetrootbotanicals.com/post/why-does-my-shampoo-look-slightly-different-from-bottle-to-bottle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a369484a8977cb11dd58085</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:38:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0a874_963ae37027fa4cf5b8a0e0a2155668d0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>karikeller34</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is a Paraben?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever shopped for natural hair care products, you’ve probably seen products labeled “Paraben-Free.” But have you ever stopped and wondered why? Unlike sulfates, which cleanse the hair, or silicones, which coat the hair shaft, parabens don’t affect how your hair looks, feels, or behaves. In fact, you could use a product containing parabens for years and never know they were there. So why have they become one of the most talked-about ingredients in the beauty industry? The answer...]]></description><link>https://www.velvetrootbotanicals.com/post/what-is-a-paraben</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35dc74a8977cb11dd3d539</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:35:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0a874_c1738af7d63e4291a72240b62377df28~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>karikeller34</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Sulfates Stripping Your Hair?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever turned over a shampoo bottle and looked at the ingredient list, you’ve probably seen the word sulfate. I know I did. At first, I had no idea what a sulfate was or why so many natural hair care brands proudly advertised that they were sulfate-free. The more I researched, the more I realized that sulfates are one of the most common ingredients in modern shampoos. They’re also one of the main reasons many people experience dry, frizzy, or difficult-to-manage hair. That discovery...]]></description><link>https://www.velvetrootbotanicals.com/post/are-sulfates-stripping-your-hair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35a9cdbfacb36e353fcfb7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:49:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0a874_9a8e609a7dcc4f7497782b854bc7e9b4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>karikeller34</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are Silicones in Hair Products?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Is a Silicone? If you’ve ever shopped for natural hair care products, you’ve probably seen brands advertise that they’re silicone-free. But what exactly is a silicone? And why do so many people actively avoid them? When I first started researching ingredients, I kept seeing the word silicone on shampoo and conditioner labels. The more I learned, the more I realized that these ingredients were one of the biggest reasons I wanted to create my own products. Silicones are man-made...]]></description><link>https://www.velvetrootbotanicals.com/post/what-are-silicones-in-hair-products</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a359fa4bfacb36e353fb658</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:25:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0a874_24010b20e6fa495e95d4a3aa4bd6d032~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_887,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>karikeller34</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does my hair feel greasy so fast?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever washed your hair in the morning only to feel like it’s greasy again by the next day, or even by the end of the same day? If so, you’re not alone. One of the most common complaints I hear is, “My hair gets oily so fast.” Most people assume their scalp is simply producing too much oil, but that’s not always the whole story. What Causes Hair to Get Greasy Quickly? Your scalp naturally produces oil called sebum. Sebum isn’t bad...in fact, it’s important for keeping your hair and...]]></description><link>https://www.velvetrootbotanicals.com/post/why-does-my-hair-feel-greasy-so-fast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3599ec23f5b60c5579a1cf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:56:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0a874_1cbe2a0a30d341d3804d6f5d0250b775~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_863,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>karikeller34</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Does My Hair Get So Tangled?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever brushed your hair in the morning, only to find it tangled again by lunchtime? Maybe it’s after a windy day. Maybe it’s after a workout. Maybe you wake up feeling like you spent the night wrestling a tumbleweed. If you’re constantly battling knots and tangles, you’re not alone. What Causes Hair to Tangle? Hair tangles when individual strands begin wrapping around one another. The rougher the surface of the hair, the easier it is for strands to catch, twist, and knot together....]]></description><link>https://www.velvetrootbotanicals.com/post/why-does-my-hair-get-so-tangled</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a353c262e4e04fc71b3f94d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:32:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0a874_154a6eeed96e44bd99a050ee988c2e86~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>karikeller34</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Does My Hair Feel Heavy Even After I Wash It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever washed your hair, dried it, and still felt like something was sitting on it? Maybe your roots fall flat by lunchtime. Maybe your hair feels dull instead of shiny. Maybe it feels clean for a day and then somehow starts looking weighed down all over again. If that sounds familiar, buildup may be part of the problem. What Is Hair Buildup? Hair buildup is simply the accumulation of substances on the hair shaft over time. Some buildup comes from your environment. Some comes from your...]]></description><link>https://www.velvetrootbotanicals.com/post/why-does-my-hair-feel-heavy-even-after-i-wash-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a353660bfacb36e353e6abc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:54:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0a874_8e5b19b9bf644a72b22ac1f934b2e0ac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>karikeller34</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Does Your Hair Feel Waxy After Washing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, I kept buying expensive shampoos believing higher price meant better ingredients and healthier hair. But instead, my hair often felt heavy, coated, and almost waxy after washing. It looked clean, but it never felt truly clean. That frustrating experience sent me down a path of researching what was actually inside many popular hair products. I realized that some formulas can leave buildup that weighs hair down and creates that coated feeling. I wanted something different. Something...]]></description><link>https://www.velvetrootbotanicals.com/post/why-does-your-hair-feel-waxy-after-washing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1cd84f7ab417a19fbefdcd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:25:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0a874_b2100e0287a84a12a3314600975d315e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>karikeller34</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>