Beautiful hair also enhances the beauty of our face. This is why women use a variety of products for healthy hair, including shampoos, conditioners, hair gels, serums, hair oils. These hair care products make hair strong and stylish. But did you know that these products contain harmful chemicals?
Chemical hair products abound in the markets. The packing is attractive. Everyone uses these products to make their hair long, thick and soft. But these products can damage your hair. Let us know which chemicals are present in the shampoo.
Paraben
It is a type of preservative that prevents beauty products from spoiling for a long time. Butylparaben, propylparaben and methylparaben are some common parabens used in beauty products. They enter the body through the skin and damage hormones and genes. Some parabens cause other serious diseases, including cancer.
Alcohol
Alcohol is used in many hair care and beauty products. Ethanol, SD alcohol 40, propyl, isopropyl, propanol are very common alcohols. Alcohol makes hair dry and weak.
Sulphate
It is a kind of cleansing agent which helps in removing dirt. It is also used in detergents, soaps, toilet cleaners etc. Also sulphate is used in shampoo. Sulfate dries the scalp and natural oil removes sebum which causes hair to break. Shampoos contain sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate.
Fragrance
Phthalate chemical is used in most products to enhance fragrance. According to research, phthalate can cause cancer, kidney and lung damage. In addition it affects the reproductive system. As this chemical is used to perfume the product, it can enter the body through the skin and breath.
Formaldehyde
It is used in many beauty products which prevents them from spoiling. This chemical increases the risk of cancer and asthma in humans. They should be used in small amounts to avoid the effects of chemicals used in shampoos. Use natural shampoo if possible.
Thanks for sharing! i will keep in mind the next time i buy shampoo