JohnandBrandie08
01-25-2010, 02:37 PM
Many people try to avoid beauty products that contain sulfates because they've heard that these ingredients are harmful to their health. Sulfates are a type of detergent, which means they break up grease and produce lather when mixed with water. One of the most commonly used sulfates is sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), which is found in many shampoos. Although it's a widely circulated rumor that sulfates cause cancer, no published medical research has linked sodium lauryl sulfate (or any other sulfate) to cancer in humans. However, sulfates, especially SLS, can irritate your skin and eyes, especially if you have allergies or sensitive skin. This is why shampoo can sting when it gets in your eyes.
If you have sensitive skin, or just want to avoid sulfates in your hair care products, try the Avalon Organics line of shampoos and conditioners. They're made with organic botanical ingredients and use coconut oil and palm kernel extract instead of SLS as cleansing agents. Find them at drugstores and avalonorganics.com.
If you have allergies, or you're looking for an unscented shampoo, try Olive & Grape Seed Shampoo and Conditioner — they are fragrance free and feature olive, grape seed, and borage oils, which contain fatty acids that help keep your scalp and hair lubricated.
For more shine, try Ylang Ylang Glistening Shampoo, which contains mica, a natural mineral that reflects light to make your hair look shinier and bouncier.
If your hair is dry, try Awapuhi Mango Moisturizing Shampoo, which contains awapuhi (Hawaiian wild ginger) extract and jojoba and sunflower oils.
For an itchy scalp, try Tea Tree Mint Treatment Shampoo, which contains peppermint oil to cool inflamed skin and soothe itching.
If you have sensitive skin, or just want to avoid sulfates in your hair care products, try the Avalon Organics line of shampoos and conditioners. They're made with organic botanical ingredients and use coconut oil and palm kernel extract instead of SLS as cleansing agents. Find them at drugstores and avalonorganics.com.
If you have allergies, or you're looking for an unscented shampoo, try Olive & Grape Seed Shampoo and Conditioner — they are fragrance free and feature olive, grape seed, and borage oils, which contain fatty acids that help keep your scalp and hair lubricated.
For more shine, try Ylang Ylang Glistening Shampoo, which contains mica, a natural mineral that reflects light to make your hair look shinier and bouncier.
If your hair is dry, try Awapuhi Mango Moisturizing Shampoo, which contains awapuhi (Hawaiian wild ginger) extract and jojoba and sunflower oils.
For an itchy scalp, try Tea Tree Mint Treatment Shampoo, which contains peppermint oil to cool inflamed skin and soothe itching.