2. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), an ingredient used in many shampoos, is also found in dishwashing detergents and industrial degreasers. Many shampoos contain sodium lauryl sulfate, which strips away hair’s natural oils, color and luster—making it dry, dull and brittle. It can also cause irritation, particularly on sensitive skin.
3. Most products that claim to make hair soft, shiny and smooth use silicone derivatives and mineral oil, which merely mask the problem or cause further damage. Silicone-based products coat the hair shaft to give it a smooth, healthy-looking sheen, but they actually seal out moisture and potentially clog the hair follicles, only worsening the problem. Similarly, mineral oil cuts off oxygen from the hair and scalp while preventing the elimination of toxins.
4. Rotating shampoos doesn’t maximize their effectiveness. However, it does help to remove residue buildup from conditioners and styling products. It’s also beneficial to switch it up when your hair’s behavior or condition changes due to weather or hairstyle changes (e.g., clarifying, hydrating, volumizing, etc.).
5. Propylene glycol, used in many hair care products, can cause premature skin aging and contact dermatitis. This emulsifying (or wetting) agent and humectant (substance that helps retain moisture) is also used as a solvent in anti-freeze and break fluids. Its known side effects include irritation and sensitivity, causing dryness, redness and blistering.
6. Natural isn’t always natural. Read the labels! Many products that say they’re natural are still comprised of synthetic ingredients. For example, an ingredient that is a natural derivative may not necessarily be processed naturally and could use a synthetic chemical, which may be toxic, during the extraction. It’s also important to note that ingredients listed in the top third of an ingredient label are generally the primary ingredients that make up about 90-98% of the product. The middle and bottom thirds generally represent trace amounts.
7. Your hair care products may be causing your acne breakouts. Products containing ingredients like silicone, oils, isopropyl myristate and petrolatum can trigger acne by blocking pores. Make sure to look for products that say “noncomedogenic” or “nonacnegenic” if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin. You should also always wash your face and body after you wash your hair, since soap suds and product residue can run down your forehead and back when rinsing and break you out.
8. Many cheap and expensive hair care products share the same ingredients. In case we haven’t stressed it enough, take time to read the labels! Don’t assume that just because a product is in the high-end range, that it’s more effective than its cheap counterpart. Since the main ingredients are listed in the top third of the label, you can compare the first 6 or so ingredients to see if it’s well worth your money to spend more for a product that has the same primary ingredients as the more inexpensive one.
9. There is no such thing as fixing split ends. You can only snip them off or strengthen hair to prevent them. Products that claim to mend, fix or repair split ends can’t actually do so, they only make it look like they do by either smoothing the cuticles or preventing further splitting.
10. All permanent hair dyes contain bleach. Even if you don’t opt for highlights or the bleached-blonde look, you’re still bleaching your hair if you use permanent hair color. This is because in permanent hair dyeing, the hair’s natural color is first stripped away using bleach. Then, ammonia and peroxide interact to form a new base before adding a new permanent color into the hair shaft.
Original post at: HairEnvy.com
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