Surely everyone has already heard about how many harmful chemicals contain shampoos available in mass sale. Therefore, many women today prefer a more natural means, the use of which will not adversely affect the condition of the head of hear. Especially this issue is relevant for those who regularly exposes hair to aggressive influences, coloring, discoloring, perm, using hot hair dryer and curling irons.
Harm of sulfates and parabens for hair
Leading positions in the list of harmful components of shampoos are occupied by such substances as sulfates and parabens. Sulphates, contained in shampoos, are surface-active substances that create a thick foam and wash off the hair from the contamination. At the same time, they can cause irritation and itching of the scalp , dryness and weakening of the hair. Parabens are preservatives, which possess antibacterial and fungicidal properties and promote the prolongation of the shelf life of shampoos. Side effects of parabens are allergic reactions , as well as the possibility of formation of malignant cells in the body as a result of their accumulation.
List of natural shampoos for hair without sulfates and parabens
Shampoos that do not contain sulfates and parabens, gently cleanse the hair and scalp from contamination, without affecting the hydrolipid protective layer and without destroying the structure of the hair. An additional advantage of these is that they do not wash pigments from the colored hair so quickly.
You can buy natural shampoos in shops specializing in organic products, as well as in pharmacy chains. Here are some names of similar products that have positive reviews:
- Shampoo Faith in Nature with jojoba oil and provitamin B5 (Great Britain);
- daily Organics shampoo from SexyHair with aloe vera juice, goji berries extract and avocado (USA);
- Shampoo "Balance" from Logona with melissa extract (Germany);
- shampoo "Apricot and sea-buckthorn" from Dr.Hauschka (Germany);
- Shampoo Cucumbers from Yes To (USA).