Yes, hair detergent is nothing but shampoo. Nowadays we can’t see any houses without shampoo. Some people use shampoo daily and some people use twice or thrice a week.
Some studies say, skin cancer, liver damage, skin rashes, depression, diarrhea and eye damage are caused by shampoo. Most of the people don’t know what the ingredients of shampoo are. After reading my Blog you will definitely check your shampoo’s ingredients. Here I am telling about some dangerous facts about ingredients in shampoo.
1. Color and Fragrance
First what will we see before buying a Shampoo? That is Shampoo’s Color and Fragrance. That attractive colors are not natural. They made from Petroleum. Fragrance is also same as the color; it is also not natural. They use some toxic chemicals for Fragrance. These are not good for our health. The long-term use of shampoos leads to so many health problems.
2. The reason behind the Thickness of Shampoo
Why does the Shampoo look very thick? It is because of PEG means Polyethylene Glycols. It is dangerous for hair and health.
3. Parabens
Preservatives are not only used for food items but also for Shampoos. Parabens are used for preserving shampoos. Parabens are xenoestrogens. These xenoestrogens disrupt hormones and it causes Cancer.
4. Dangerous ingredient (SLS)
Last but not the least is Sodium Laural Sulfate (SLS). We can see the label on the Shampoo bottle that it is Sulfate free. But it is not. They change SLS into SLES, means Sodium Laural Sulfate into Sodium Lauretha Sulfate. It is used as surfactant, means it cleans scalp and hair.
What is surfactant?
It is a primary component of cleaning detergent. Which is used for washing clothes. It is a detergent. So, we rub our hair with detergent. SLS or SLES whatever it is, it is very dangerous and very harmful for our health. These are the Facts about ingredients in Shampoo.
5. Phthalates:
Phthalates are used in shampoos to make perfume stick to our scalp and hair. It increases the spread ability of a product. They are endocrine disruptors meaning they can cause early puberty in girls and reduce sperm count in men. This ingredient is very dangerous for environment.
6. Triclosan:
Triclosan is the main ingredient that means it is an important antibacterial agent used in soaps. But this chemical is also being used in shampoos, toothpastes and deodorants. It is a hormone disruptor. Triclosan is believed to get accumulated in our fat cells and keep the body in a state of toxicity.
7. Dimethicone:
It is a type of silicon. It can be added in hair care products. It prevents moisture from entering the hair and can cause scalp irritation by clogging the pores.
8. Retinyl palmitate:
Retinyl palmitate is the ester of retinyl and palmitate acid. This ingredient can cause skin irritation, redness, scaling and peeling. It may also cause cancer.
Quaterinum-15:
It is a surfactant and preservative in hair care products, like shampoos and conditioners. This Quaternium can also cause eye irritation.
These are the facts about ingredients in shampoos.
Don’t worry we have great alternative that is organic or natural shampoos
Organic shampoos
Organic shampoos have improved over the years. They are designed to clean the hair and improve its texture, look and feel. Users can easily protect their hair from inching with organic shampoos. Natural shampoos lack the harmful chemicals. Natural shampoos maintain the hair PH balance which improves texture, volume and color in hair. In organic or natural we have two types of shampoos. One is liquid shampoo, and the other is powder shampoo. We have an idea about liquid shampoo but what about powder shampoo. How to use it? Organic powder shampoos are made by combination of natural and organic ingredients like plant-based powders, herbs and essential oils.
For good scalp we need to take head bath 2 to 3 times a week. Good scalp gives good hair. When using shampoo, make sure mix the shampoo with water, so that the usage is less and at the same time it cleans well. Different types of shampoos are available for different hair types, like Anti-dandruff shampoo, Anti-hair fall shampoo, Onion shampoo, Amla shampoo, hibiscus shampoo etc… You can choose your shampoo based on your hair concerns; they will work on them effectively.
How to use shampoo to get good results?
The main reason for using shampoo is cleaning scalp. To gain all the benefits of an organic shampoo, mix the shampoo with water, and apply the shampoo water just on the scalp and rub it well, and remaining part of the hair rub with foam only. The must and should thing is apply warm hair oil followed by a good massage during the hair wash day. Organic shampoos usually enriched with natural ingredients that promote hair shine and growth. The natural ingredients are little bit different, but they are helpful for detoxing the hair and helping in reach its full potential, not matter the hair type.
Benefits of organic powder shampoo: – Reduce water usage. Eco-friendly and travel friendly. Reduce packaging waste. Lower carbon footprint.
How organic shampoo helps our nature
Organic shampoos make our environment happy. Most of all organic shampoo’s makers use ethical materials while manufacturing their products. Natural shampoos are also cruelty-free and have never been tested on animals. They are using biodegradable and recyclable materials for their products packaging. They are usually vegan and free of genetically modified organisms. These products are gluten free. Natural shampoo doesn’t have lather as the regular shampoo, so just make sure to rinse it off well.
FAQs
1. Is toxic shampoos are good for hair?
A. No, toxic shampoos are not good for hair. These are harmful to our skin, hair, and scalp.
2. What are the harmful ingredients in shampoos?
A. 1. Sodium Lauretha Sulfate (SLES) 2 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) 3. Parabens 4. Polyethylene Glycols(PEG)
3. Which shampoo is the healthiest for your hair?
A. Good Vibes shampoo, Mamaearth shampoo, Biotique Bio kelp Protein shampoo ext..