These 5 harmful Chemicals can be found in your shampoo and conditioners, Not unless your using one of the Natural or Organic Hair and Skin care line.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate/Sodium Laureth Sulfate: used in shampoos for their foam-building properties. Can cause eye and scalp irritation.
Parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl): These products are used as preservatives to inhibit microbial growth and extend product shelf life, they are also estrogenic and disruptive of normal hormone function. Exposure to these parabens has been linked to breast cancer.
Propylene Glycol (PG) or Butylene Glycol (BG) Commonly used to carry formula extracts. Is an ingredient in industrial antifreeze
Synthetic Colors and Dyes: Used to make cosmetics “pretty,”synthetic colors and dyes are carcinogenic, they are derive from coal tar and contain heavy metal salts that deposit toxins onto the skin, causing irritation. These are labeled FD&C or D&C followed by a color and a number. (FD&C Red No. 6 or D&C Green No. 6).
Diethanolamine (DEA) and Triethanolamine (TEA) These ingredients are highly acidic and can cause allergic reactions, eye irritation, and dryness of hair and skin. They are synthetic emulsifiers and/or foaming agents. DEA and TEA are ammonia compounds, which are potent carcinogens.