While searching for perfect hair care products, it is important to know which ones are not for us. We should always adjust our choices to the type of our hair. However, some hair care products should be omitted by everyone. It is especially crucial in shampoos as they are used daily or few times a week. Did you know that some of the hair care products’ components are unhealthy? Moreover, they have a negative impact on the environment? Do not worry! Get familiar with our recommendations about ingredients to avoid in shampoo.
1st ingredient to avoid in shampoo – Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is one of the ingredients to avoid in shampoo. It is a strong detergent that works by creating chemical reaction. Firstly, it causes dryness and redness. It is also the reason of hair loss problems and scalp irritations. Moreover, SLS irritates eyes as well as makes hair tangled and fuzzy. Last but not least, it rids your hair of natural oils and washes out hair dye.
2nd ingredient to omit in shampoo – Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES)
Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES) is similar to SLS but a little bit less harsh. However, it is still one of the ingredients you should omit in your shampoo. To start with, it has a negative impact on hair – damages it, makes it brittle and even more frizzy. Furthermore, it can also cause itchiness and dryness. This is another detergent which you should omit.
3rd ingredient to avoid in shampoo – alcohol
Not all alcohols have a bad influence on your hair. The ones you should keep away from usally have ‘prop’ in their name (e.g. Propanol, Isoprypol alcohol) or are called ‘bad alcohols‘ in general (such as SD alcohol 40, Benzyl alcohol). Firstly, they make your hair dehydrated, fragile and thin. Secondly, alcohol is the reason of hair end splits. In addition, it generally strips hair of important nutrients.
4th ingredient to omit in shampoo – parabens
First of all, parabens are used in cosmetics as a preservative to prevent bacteria from growing in e.g. shampoos. They are the source of hormonal disruption in the body as well as an edocrine disruptor. In general, they can be the reason of increase in breast cell division. For this reason, parabens are often connected with cancer. Additionally, parabens cause allergic reactions. They also fade the colour of hair and cause hair loss.
Make sure you take care of yourself and the environment!
As you have noticed, all of the ingredients listed above should be avoided in shampoos. Obviously, there are also other ingredients that you are advised to stay away from, but these are one of the most importants to watch out for. Choosing natural shampoos, as well as other hair care products, is crucial for your health, hair and environment. All of Azalea’s products are organic, vegan, without SLS and SLES, alcohol and paraben-free. Take a look at our natural shampoos, hair oils and conditioners to see for yourself! You can buy them here.
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