Did You Know That
Most Shampoos Are Bad For Your Health?
We use shampoo just
about everyday. You would think that this product would be
tested for safety according to regulations. Unfortunately, it is
not. Dandruff shampoos are the most dangerous of all hair-care
products because they contain highly toxic medications to
prevent the scalp from peeling.
We use shampoo just about everyday. You would
think that this product would be tested for safety according
to regulations. Unfortunately, it is not. Dandruff shampoos
are the most dangerous of all hair-care products because
they contain highly toxic medications to prevent the scalp
from peeling.
One popular anti-dandruff agent is selenium sulfide, which,
if swallowed, can cause vital organs to degenerate. Another
common ingredient is resorcinol. Resorcinol is very easily
absorbed through the skin and can lead to inflammation of
the inner eyelids, skin irritation, dizziness, restlessness,
rapid heartbeat, breathing difficulties, drowsiness,
sweating, unconsciousness, and convulsions. In addition,
dandruff shampoos may contain toxic cresol, carcinogenic
polyvinylpyrrolidone plastic (PVP), formaldehyde,
detergents, artificial colors, and fragrance.
Regular shampoos also have their risks. Formaldehyde is
commonly used as a preservative and may be present in many
shampoos, hidden under the name quaternium-15. In addition
to being a potential human carcinogen, formaldehyde can be
an irritant to skin, eyes, and respiratory passages, even at
very low concentrations. Government regulatory agencies
require some products containing this chemical to carry
warning labels, but shampoo does not have to.
Instead of using shampoo of any kind, use plain baking soda
to wash your hair. Take a handful of dry soda and rub it
vigorously into your wet hair, using the tips of your
fingers to massage it into your scalp. Rinse thoroughly and
dry hair. Get rid of all the shampoo, conditioner, hair
spray, or any other product that could be toxic to your
hair.
Wash your hair at the same intervals that you normally do,
but keep using baking soda and no chemicals on your hair
whatsoever. The first time you do this your hair might look
like straw, but just stick with it. After a few weeks, old
dandruff scales will be gone, your scalp will begin to
generate its natural oils, and your hair will feel very
soft. Once you get to this point, you can use a natural
shampoo alternately with the baking soda. You will find your
own balance of products to keep your hair beautiful and
dandruff-free.
To find a natural shampoo, go to a natural-food store. They
have a wide selection of different kinds of shampoos for
different types of hair. You can also find a number of
natural shampoos available online. In addition, you can try
any liquid soap for shampoo or rub bar soap into your hair.
You will need to rinse thoroughly, and if it leaves a
residue, try to rinse with diluted vinegar or lemon juice.
Some soap also works well for dry or normal hair.
Would you like a solution that can be found in your
refrigerator right now? Well back in the 1920s, beauticians
used eggs for shampoo! Just beat an egg and apply half to
your hair as if it was a shampoo. Rinse with lukewarm water,
then repeat with the other half of the egg. Rinse with the
juice of half a lemon mixed with two cups of water. All in
all, there's really no excuse for using toxic products on
your hair.
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