Monday, July 9, 2012

Shampoo: some toxic ingredients you should avoid


some harmful chemicals that comes with your shampoo bottle and should get your concern..


harmful chemicals in shampoo: this pic is not mine


1) DEA/Diethanolamine : when it mixed with other harmful chemicals creates NDEA which are carcinogens (causes cancer) in stomach, esophagus, liver and bladder.

2)
DMDM Hydantoin : can cause allergies and skin sensitivity. 

3)
Parabens : they are potential carcinogens for breast cancer which 
-used as preservatives.
-other names are butylparaben, methylparaben, and propylparaben. 

4)
PEG's : used in anti-freeze, paint, brake fluid, airplane de-icer and of course many personal care products!!!
-causes dermatitis, liver and kidney damage,cell membrane damage
-other names are Propylene Glycol (PG) and Polyethylene glycol (PEG)

5)
SLS (Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate): used in cleaning greases,found in air crafts,car washing products and some shampoos and facewashes!!
-these are potential carcinogens..
-other names are Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Xylene Sulfonate, or TEA Lauryl Sulfate

6)
Sulfur : used in dandruff shampoos 
-carcinogens!!

7)
Selenium Sulfide : used in dandruff shampoos)
-carcinogens!!

avoid if you can..stay safe angels.. ♥♥♥