Natural Shampoo and Secret Ingredients
Posted by Lidia | Posted in hemorr | Posted on 11-09-2009
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You may want to use a natural shampoo for many reasons. Lots of people prefer products that are natural and therefore “green.†Others feel that their hair remains healthier when the wash it with natural ingredients. Natural shampoo can also be easier on dyed hair. Also people prefer to use natural body washes and natural shampoos.
But the word natural can be deceptive. Sometimes it can just mean natural ingredients. Natural ingredients generally means anything that comes from nature. As a result the shampoo might contain some natural ingredients and some unnatural ones. Generally a few preservatives and a little dye can be okay. If you have sensitive skin though, then you may have trouble with colors and fragrances. The seriously problematic ingredients though tend to undo the benefits of natural ingredients.
Keep a close eye out for lauryl- and laureth sulfate. This is the ingredient that makes shampoo foamy. However, in addition it strips hair. The result is brittle and weak locks. Also, it will destroy color treatments. Lightened and dulled hair is the result of excessive lauryl sulfate use. Anything with the words Lauryl or Laureth should be avoided.
In addition, keep an eye out for sulfides and sulfur. These ingredients are common in dandruff shampoos. Technically, you could argue that sulfur is actually a natural ingredient. But in some cases it can actually cause dandruff. If you elect to use a sulfur based shampoo, keep it away from your eyes. Your hair may also be drier than usual.
Truly natural shampoos share some common characteristics:
* They tend to have only a few ingredients - The majority of ingredients in shampoos are artificial. Natural shampoos have a soap base and a few other components.
* You get little foam with natural shampoo - This is because foam is caused by unnatural agents.
* They may contain ingredients that you would see in your kitchen - Do not be surprised to see apple cider vinegar, herbs or baking soda. In fact a number of people just use vinegar and baking soda to wash their hair.
If you already have perfect hair, then you should stick with what you are doing! If you are looking for a new natural shampoo, though, be sure that you are getting the real deal. The secret ingredients can seriously damage your hair. Make sure that your natural shampoo is the real thing before you start shampooing.








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