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Shampoo Can Make Or Break Your Hair
Hidden Dangers Lurking in our Shampoo
By Klaus Ferlow of the Ferlow Brothers
As a former professional hairstylist, our youngest son
Harold was working in a salon in Vancouver where he
always wore rubber gloves when he was dyeing clients’ hair.
Otherwise he would develop rashes and pimples due to the
harsh chemicals and synthetics in commercial shampoo!
It is estimated that the sale of shampoo is one of the
most competitive products in the cosmetic industry, with
over $2-billion yearly in North America. Just recently, I
checked the incredible assortment of hair products in the
stores, and was amazed that approximately 70%-80% of the
shampoos and conditioners had no ingredients listed. The
other 20%-30% had the names of many synthetics listed, such
as sodium lauryl sulfate and propylene glycol. It is no
wonder complaints about shampoos are among the most
frequent made to authorities like the FDA (USA) and the
Health Protection Branch (Canada).
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), an ingredient in 90% of
commercial shampoos and conditioners, corrodes the hair
follicle and impedes hair growth. It has been blamed for
many cases of premature hair loss. It takes hair longer to
grow when affected by SLS. SLS is found in car wash soap,
engine degreaser, toothpaste, lotions, and garage floor
cleaners. Exposure to SLS can lead to a burning sensation,
coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, headache, nausea, and
vomiting, according to the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) of the U.S. government. SLS penetrates your eyes,
brain, liver, and remains there long-term. It degenerates
cell membranes because it is a mutagen that changes genetic
information in your cells and damage your immune system. It
can cause blindness (scientific studies have proven that
this compound damages protein formation in the eye tissue)
and can lead to cataract formation. After damage to the
eyes is done, your eyes cannot heal properly because SLS
retards the eye healing process.
Did you know that many companies put formaldehyde in
their shampoo? Not only is it an inexpensive preservative
and disinfectant, it is also a suspected cancer-causing
toxin. Many shampoos designed to treat dandruff and flaky
scalp contain coal tar, but you will not find it on any
list of product ingredients. It is disguised with names
FD&C or D&C colour. It has been found to cause potentially
severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, headaches,
nausea, fatigue, nervousness, lack of concentration, and
cancer.
Alkyl-phenol ethioxlades are chemicals in shampoos that
have been proven to reduce sperm count in males. Propylene
glycol is another ingredient you will find in most shampoos
and conditioners. Derived from petroleum products, it is
commonly used in antifreeze, de-icers, latex, paint and
laundry detergent. It can cause irritation of nasal
passages, and if ingested it can cause nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. Research also shows that it alters cell membranes
and can cause cardiac arrest.
Carefully check for these dangerous chemicals on the
labels of all your personal care products to save yourself
from severe health problems. Healthy hair will be shiny,
full of body and bounce if you use 100% natural shampoo
with ingredients that include certified organic
ingredients. Your scalp will absorb these healthy
ingredients including vitamins, minerals, and nutrients,
and the result will satisfy you. Last but not least, don’t
use only one shampoo; change from time to time. 
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