Check Shampoo and Conditioner Labels! Avoid These Chemicals to Protect Your Health!

Do you check what's in your shampoo and conditioner?

Most of use just read the front side of the bottles and judge which hair care items to use. However, we need to be aware of the chemicals used in shampoos and conditioners. Some ingredients might give damage on your hair and scalp.

Check the label before you buy

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Here are the list of 5 most common chemicals you want to avoid to protect your hair. Check the labels on shampoo and conditioner bottles to avoid damaging your hair.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS)

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This is a chemical used in many products for cleaning. It is known to be a cause of skin irritation, eye damage, liver damage, and depression. This is one of a cancer-causing ingredients you may want to avoid.

Triclosan

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This is a moderately toxic chemical that accumulates in your body. It can be a cause of organ damage, and it irritates skin and eyes.

Propylene Glycol

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This chemical is often used in personal care items as the antifreeze. It prevents products from freezing. However, it can cause allergy and skin irritation.

Dimethicone

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This is an ingredients used to seal the surface of skin and hair to keep the moisture. It texuarize hair and makes hair feel smooth. However, with its effect, it can clog pores on your skin including scalp and cause irritation like acne.

Parabens

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Parabens can cause problems on hormone balance. It can be a cause of hair loss. Also it is known that parabens may cause breast cancer.

Want to see the whole list of chemicals to avoid in shampoos and conditioners?

The 5 chemicals are the ones widely known that we should avoid. However, there are so many chemicals we should be aware of. Here is a long list of them.