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Tags: health, wellness, hair loss, natural shampoo
 Everything is processed and manufactured these days. From the foods we eat, to the things we use on a regular basis. These things are convenient inasmuch as we think they deliver better results. Constantly we use and consume them, and often we are unaware of what possible harm these foods or products might cause us.
After all, they may contain elements or substances which can be toxic. Every so often, it would be beneficial to take a reprieve from being constantly bombarded with chemicals and additives. To get back to the basics, and those which are of the essence- that of the natural. With the barrage of commercialized and processed goods in the market, natural products might have been overlooked.
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As much as we might have taken less notice of them, natural products often bring results that we need, more than want. For instance, the shampoo that we use. There is a trend for going natural these days, and many manufacturers want to get on the bandwagon. They may claim to produce natural shampoos for the purpose of profit, not necessarily for the consumers’ best interests.
“Natural” shampoo products they may appear, but the results they deliver are the same as those of commercialized ones- with side effects. Commercialized shampoos have the possibility of irritating the skin and the scalp. These conditions can happen especially if the shampoo contains SLS and SLES. This is one matter you have to be mindful of if you want to ensure that the shampoo is indeed all natural.
Looking at the label, an all natural shampoo will not contain SLS. SLS stands for sodium laurol sulfate. SLS is an additive, and its sole purpose is to ensure shampoo bubbles, or to form thick lather. Shampoo bubbles or thick lather do not guarantee that you hair will be clean.
In fact, SLS is an additive also found in oven cleaners. It is a well-known additive as a skin irritant as well. Be wary of another ingredient- SLES- in the shampoo. SLES is somewhat similar to SLS. SLES may not be so much known as a skin irritant as SLES, but it causes another side effect- drying of the skin.
To be able to get hold of an all- natural shampoo, make sure that SLS and SLES are not among its ingredients. Then there is PEG, another ingredient to be wary of. When found in a shampoo label, PEG is usually listed with a number behind it. PEG is also a potent skin irritant being one of the elements found in brake fluid.
To determine if the shampoo you want to buy is indeed all natural, note if it has the term “fragrance” in the label. If it contains a fragrance, then that is not a natural shampoo. Fragrance is an artificially-derived chemical. Its purpose is for the shampoo to give off an aroma.
Fragrance is again a skin irritant. This is not to say that an all natural shampoo does not have fragrance. It does, and the aroma is one which is fresh, mild and soothing. Natural shampoo is fragranced by essential oils, and this you have to consider if you want to guarantee that the product is authentic.
Natural shampoos contain natural essences. These elements often blend and work with our bodies which are also natural. It is virtually impossible to avoid using commercialized products these days. The point is to limit and to pay attention to your health and beauty without significantly compromising your well-being.
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About the author
The author of this article Rose Windale is a Health and Wellness Coach who has been successful with several natural health programs for many years. Rose recently published a step-by-step guide on how to lose weight the EASY way and become totally healthy and happy. More info on her life-changing eating habits plan HERE.
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