Do the chemicals in shampoo pose any health risks?

Have you ever read the label on your shampoo bottle?

You’ll be shocked to learn that the ingredients found in many shampoos may pose a threat to your health.

Research has shown that various chemicals lurking inside shampoo may induce serious health risks, like memory loss, eye and skin irritation, hair follicle damage that can lead to hair loss, and even cancer.

While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies personal care products, it does not regulate them. Therefore, there are no legal guidelines or boundaries for shampoo manufacturers to follow.

The descriptive “all-natural” has become a buzzword in the beauty world for environmental friendliness. What some shampoo makers leave out, however, is they still use the lathering agents, emulsifiers, and synthetic fragrances that contain hundreds of harmful chemicals.

According to a company called Blinc Inc., it is very likely that the list of ingredients in a bottle of shampoo will contain some of the following additives:

* Propylene glycol, known as the main ingredient in antifreeze, is also found in makeup, toothpaste, and in your shampoo. It can cause allergic reactions.

* Sodium lauryl sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate are common causes of eye irritation. They can also damage hair follicles. When absorbed into the body from continuous contact, they can bring on asthma attacks.

* Synthetic fragrances contain hundreds of chemicals, some of which have been known to cause headaches, dizziness, rash, hyperpigmentation, coughing, and vomiting.

*The National Toxicology Program found that applying diethanolamine to a mouse’s skin induced liver and kidney cancer. DEA is readily absorbed through the skin and can also be toxic to the brain.

So that’s why we love & always recommend natural hair products such as:

Noughty Wave Hello Curl Taming Cream – An unique product, powered by rich sea kelp extract, fruity mango butter, and a de-tangling blend of wheat extract, camellia oil, and linoleic acids. VEGAN-FRIENDLY – Cruelty-free, silicone-free & sulfate-free with no parabens or petrochemicals.

Organic Castor Oil – Castor oil has a naturally thick texture that will sheath hair, lashes, and beard to densify and strengthen them from roots to tips.

Also, don’t forget to take a look at what our shop page has to offer, as the products there have been carefully chosen and tested.

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