topic Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question in WEN

WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

SandGirl — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 17:57:27 GMT

I pulled this out of the closet this morning since I've had it a while and popped the seal and used it today.

My scalp was on fire, I normally do not get this reaction to WEN, actually thinking about taking another shower to "shampoo" my hair.

Yes, I rinsed, rinsed, rinsed, have used Wen in some fasion since he was on the Q and follow him on FB.

Do you think it's old? Or, just to strong for me? I hate to toss a whole 32oz bottle uggg (Nobody I know will use it, they all know the claims and won't risk it)

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

geezerette — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:15:05 GMT

Does it have a manufactured date on it? And have you used that formula before?

While there is always the possibility it went bad, but I've never experienced anything like that. Normally the older the product the less potent they are.

If you've never used WWF before, you might have had a reaction to the mints and menthol combination, which is the first thing I think of with that scent.

If it doesn't bother your hands, you can always use it as a hand soap. I often do that with scents that are too strong for me. Or use it in your laundry.

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

SandGirl — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:31:28 GMT

@geezerette Just a bunch of numbers on the bottom but no date.

I have never use WWF before, this was my first time, I was sorta saving it for winter time, I just ran out of one of my fall scents so I thought I would bust open my WWF.

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

geezerette — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 19:28:04 GMT

@SandGirl wrote:
@geezerette Just a bunch of numbers on the bottom but no date.
I have never use WWF before, this was my first time, I was sorta saving it for winter time, I just ran out of one of my fall scents so I thought I would bust open my WWF.

@SandGirl

I think that means it's been manufactured relatively recently since the older bottles had manufactured dates on them. And since you have never used that particular scent before, I'd say some ingredient or combination of ingredients in it disagreed with you.

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

CamilleP — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 20:25:54 GMT

I have never had a reaction in the shower from any WEN CC, even those to which I am actually allergic, so I am not sure what's going on for you, @SandGirl . I have a few questions for you that may be helpful in figuring out what's going on. Since you just opened the bottle, did you put a pump in it, or did you just use the CC from the top of the bottle? I know that WEN is pretty thick and homogenous, but since the bottle has been sitting, perhaps some of the more volatile ingredients, like menthol, might have migrated to the top of the bottle, and thus been more concentrated in the CC there. That's not likely, but may be a slight possibility that would explain your reaction. Secondly, since you've never used this formula before, read the ingredient list to see if you find something in it to which you know you are allergic. I believe there is some sandalwood in it, and that can be a problem ingredient for people. Finally, did you use the WWF as your first cleanse, or your second? If you used it as a second cleanse and left it in your hair for quite some time, that allowed you to get longer exposure and more reaction. You might be able to use it up as a first cleanse, then rinse it out and put a different formula into your hair and on your scalp for the second cleanse, that will remove whatever you are reacting to in the WWF, so you can use up that one 32oz bottle without having it go to waste, then just don't buy it again. I hope you can use it up that way, as a first cleanse. Good luck!

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

riley1 — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 20:32:02 GMT

@SandGirl - I use WWF all year and have never had that kind of reaction. Is it possible you are allergic to one of the ingredients? Maybe the menthol is too strong for you?

I also use it as body wash, shaving cream.

Good Luck

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

SandGirl — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 20:45:57 GMT

@CamilleP wrote:
I have never had a reaction in the shower from any WEN CC, even those to which I am actually allergic, so I am not sure what's going on for you, @SandGirl . I have a few questions for you that may be helpful in figuring out what's going on. Since you just opened the bottle, did you put a pump in it, or did you just use the CC from the top of the bottle? I know that WEN is pretty thick and homogenous, but since the bottle has been sitting, perhaps some of the more volatile ingredients, like menthol, might have migrated to the top of the bottle, and thus been more concentrated in the CC there. That's not likely, but may be a slight possibility that would explain your reaction. Secondly, since you've never used this formula before, read the ingredient list to see if you find something in it to which you know you are allergic. I believe there is some sandalwood in it, and that can be a problem ingredient for people. Finally, did you use the WWF as your first cleanse, or your second? If you used it as a second cleanse and left it in your hair for quite some time, that allowed you to get longer exposure and more reaction. You might be able to use it up as a first cleanse, then rinse it out and put a different formula into your hair and on your scalp for the second cleanse, that will remove whatever you are reacting to in the WWF, so you can use up that one 32oz bottle without having it go to waste, then just don't buy it again. I hope you can use it up that way, as a first cleanse. Good luck!

@CamilleP Its feeling better now and have calmed down some for sure. I always open my Wen and SHAKE it the best I can (normally hand it to my husband and he does the shake weight method LOL) and then I put in the pump once it all settled, I used for first/second and mixed with 613 for my leave in conditioner.

I could be sensiteve to Sandalwood or something else, it seemed find on my arms and legs. I did use the Wen Tonic over night like I usually do and was cleansing that out. I'll give it another try when I wash next and maybe only use it as my first cleanse and see how it goes. The scent was nice, didn't think I would like the scent but I actually did (Since I don't care for Sandalwood scents)

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

quadmimi — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 20:57:40 GMT

@SandGirl wrote:
I pulled this out of the closet this morning since I've had it a while and popped the seal and used it today.
My scalp was on fire, I normally do not get this reaction to WEN, actually thinking about taking another shower to "shampoo" my hair.
Yes, I rinsed, rinsed, rinsed, have used Wen in some fasion since he was on the Q and follow him on FB.
Do you think it's old? Or, just to strong for me? I hate to toss a whole 32oz bottle uggg (Nobody I know will use it, they all know the claims and won't risk it)

@SandGirl

I can use WWF, but it is one of the stronger ones for my scalp..(the only one I can't use is Lavender.)..If I use WWF, I have to mix only a small amount in with something else.

(I have some "really older bottles of Wen" no issues at all with any of them)

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

CamilleP — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 21:19:49 GMT

@SandGirl I am glad your scalp is calming down, and I hope you can use it up as a first cleanse, and use something "tried and true", like Fig, which is very moisturizing and calming, as your second cleanse. I am also not a sandalwood fan, and since WVM is still available, it is my far and away preferred Winter CC, so I am using up the last of my WWF, and won't buy it again, either. even though it's one of the few seasonals without honey in it, and thus one of the few I can use. I like FGP and WVM way more, and will stick with them.

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

SandGirl — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 21:44:25 GMT

@CamilleP wrote:
@SandGirl I am glad your scalp is calming down, and I hope you can use it up as a first cleanse, and use something "tried and true", like Fig, which is very moisturizing and calming, as your second cleanse. I am also not a sandalwood fan, and since WVM is still available, it is my far and away preferred Winter CC, so I am using up the last of my WWF, and won't buy it again, either. even though it's one of the few seasonals without honey in it, and thus one of the few I can use. I like FGP and WVM way more, and will stick with them.

@CamilleP Thank you!! I haven't used Fig in a long time, maybe while Chaz has his 40 percent off I should pick some up, good plan!! Thanks for lisstening today and thanks for your iniput and time. Have a Merry Christmas!

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

World Traveler — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 21:55:09 GMT

I have used Winter White Forest every week since it originally came out (two years ago?). Never a problem with it.

It is a stronger scent than the Winter Vanilla Mint for me, so perhaps there is something in it that is causing a reaction.

It hasn't been around long enough to be considered old, especially when I am still using some of his CC from my stash that is five years from when I first got it.

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 17:38:06 GMT

Hi @SandGirl - just following up with you on the Winter White Forrest. I know you said you ended up being okay with it. Just checking to see if you're still good.

WWF definitely has a more potent scent than others. I've always done well with it and I like the lingering smell it leaves. Hoping you were able to continue using it.

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

MamawskidsMamawskids — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:46:48 GMT

I have a strong reaction to that one also. If any of it runs down onto my face, it stings. I do love the smell of it. I am just very careful of getting it on my face. I will finish this bottle & not order it again, even though my hair does so well with it.

Re: WWF (Winter White Forest) scalp question

MamawskidsMamawskids — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:47:06 GMT