Over 12 toxic ingredients are avoiding in shampoo and conditioner. They have been linked with causing cancer and other diseases. Even shampoos labeled as containing all-natural ingredients are not safe.
They still contain things such as DMDM hydration and ammonium laurel sulfate. An important thing to understand is the scalp does act to absorb nutrients that are placed on it.
You should definitely make sure you are not putting anything harmful on your scalp. There are following some ingredients should avoid in shampoo:
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate/Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS)
The sodium and ammonium laureate sulfates are known as cancer-causing ingredients. It also causes liver damage, skin rashes, depression, diarrhea, and eye damage.
Fragrance (Synthetic perfumes)
The fragrance of any kind isn’t good. It clogs the lymphatic system and induces major organ system toxicity. It also causes endocrine disruption.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
This agent is associated with skin, eye irritation, and allergic contact dermatitis. Many people have negative reactions to it.
Triclosan
It can accumulate in fat cells and keep the body in a state of toxicity. It is causing irritation of the skin, eyes, and lungs.
Polysorbates
It is leaving a residue on the skin and scalp. Polysorbate-80 is the worst of the bunch clear of all.
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
PEG is containing dangerous dioxin levels. Dioxins are having a direct link to cancer and also cause organ system toxicity.
Potassium Sorbate
Potassium sorbate is bad chemicals in shampoo and it is used as a preservative in hair-care products. It is caused skin and organ system toxicity.
Phenoxyethanol
It causes organ system toxicity, and it is an irritant to the skin, eyes, and lungs. Phenoxyethanol can cause the shutdown of the central nervous system, vomiting, and contact dermatitis.
Retinyl Palmitate
It can speed the development of skin tumors and lesions, making it a possible carcinogen. It causes reproductive toxicity and organ system toxicity.
Dimethicone
Dimethicone is silicone oil and it can make the scalp and skin incredibly dry and irritated. It is forming an almost plastic-like barrier on the outside of the skin and traps bacteria.
Behentrimonium Chloride
It is a harmful ingredient in shampoo, a toxic compound, with concentrations of 0.1% and higher having been shown to damage the eyes. It is irritating to the skin and causes inflammation.
Quaternium-15
This ammonium salt is used as a surfactant and preservative in personal care products. It is definitely not safe. Formaldehyde is extremely carcinogenic and should be avoided at all costs.