Have you ever read the shampoo bottle's label? You'll be startled to learn that many shampoos contain substances that could be harmful to your health.
According to research, a number of chemicals included in shampoo have the potential to cause major health problems like cancer, memory loss, eye and skin irritation, hair follicle damage, and even cancer.
Despite classifying personal care items, the US Food and Drug Administration does not regulate them. Therefore, shampoo makers are not required to adhere to any laws or regulations.
In the world of beauty, the descriptor "all-natural" has gained popularity as a symbol of environmental friendliness. The lathering agents, emulsifiers, and synthetic perfumes that some shampoo manufacturers still use and which include hundreds of hazardous compounds are what they fail to mention.
It is extremely likely that the list of ingredients in a bottle of shampoo will include some of the following additives, according to a business called Blinc Inc.
* In addition to being the principal component of antifreeze, propylene glycol is also a common element in cosmetics, toothpaste, and shampoo. It might trigger allergic responses.
* Two substances that frequently irritate the eyes are sodium lauryl sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate. They may harm hair follicles as well. They can trigger asthma episodes when continuously inhaled into the body.
* There are hundreds of compounds in synthetic scents, some of which have been linked to headaches, drowsiness, rashes, hyperpigmentation, coughing, and vomiting.
*The National Toxicology Program discovered that injecting mice with diethanolamine caused liver and kidney tumors. The skin is a good way to absorb DEA, which can also be damaging to the brain.
However, before you make the decision to stop washing your hair altogether, Blinc Inc. is streamlining consumer education by compiling official government information on dubious substances that are present in numerous shampoos, conditioners, and body washes.
Because of the company's "Why take a chance?" guiding principle, none of its haircare products include questionable substances. They clean effectively without irritating eyes or skin or harming hair because they are 99.8% vegetable derived and as natural as they can be.