16 COMMON HARMFUL INGREDIENTS IN YOUR SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER
How do you decide which shampoo and conditioner to purchase for yourself? Does a brand's ad help you make the decision, is it the reviews you read online, or do you go by the ingredients list? Yes, it is a good idea to inculcate the habit of reading the labelling of hair care products. At least, it is safer than blindly going by ads or reviews. But, why are we saying this? Because, most commercial shampoos and conditioners are formulated with a large chunk of harmful chemicals! And no, their toxicity levels are not just limited to hair health. It means they can cause life-threatening dangers! We’ve made a list of common and not-so-nice shampoo and conditioner ingredients to watch out for — and why. What are the main ingredients to skip? Read on to find out. 1. Sulfates Sulfates [ 1 ] are surfactants (surface acting agents) that are used to clean the dirt and excess sebum on the scalp. They are used for lathering purposes in your shampoos. These surfactants like SLS (sodium lauryl ...