There are many reasons why you might use natural shampoo. Many people use it because they like living a green lifestyle. Others think that natural ingredients make their hair healthier. Still others find that natural shampoo is easier on dyed hair than conventional shampoos. You might also like natural shampoos because they may be used as soothing body washes also.
But some companies use the word natural in a deceptive way. Occasionally it does simply mean natural ingredients. When you see the words natural ingredients they refer to just about anything derived from nature. This means that a shampoo might contain a few natural ingredients and a lot of unnatural ones. Generally a few preservatives or dyes can be okay. If you have sensitive skin though, then you may have trouble with colors and fragrances. Serious problem ingredients often undo the benefits of natural ingredients.
Always watch for laureth- or lauryl sulfate. This is what makes shampoo foam. However, in addition it strips hair. The result is hair that is brittle and weak. Also, it will destroy color. Generally, excessive lauryl sulfate in shampoo will result in lightening and dulling effects. When you are checking ingredients avoid anything with the words lauryl or laureth.
In addition, keep an eye out for sulfides and sulfur. These are quite common in dandruff shampoos. Technically, you could argue that sulfur is actually a natural ingredient. But in some cases it can make skin conditions worse and cause dandruff. If you use a sulfur based shampoo, keep it out of your eyes. You might also end up with hair that is drier than usual.
Truly natural shampoos share some common characteristics:
* They tend to have only a few ingredients - Most of the ingredients that go in shampoos are artificial. Natural shampoo will have soap base a only a few other ingredients.
* There is not much foam when using natural shampoos - This is because they lack the foaming agents we discussed earlier.
* They often contain ingredients you would look for in your kitchen - You might see apple cider vinegar, herbs and baking soda. In fact many people actually wash their hair with baking soda, apple cider vinegar and water.
If you love your shampoo and have perfect hair, then stick with it! However, if you are looking for a new natural shampoo, make sure that you are getting the real deal. These secret ingredients can cause frizziness, dry hair, breakage and serious damage. Just be certain that your natural shampoo is the real deal before you start washing your hair.
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This post was written by hair_loss on July 25, 2009
