eek I’m not exactly an expert on every ingredient that is put into shampoos and conditioners, but here is a little list with sources that can help you guys in your haircare quest! It is kinda lengthy, but I really like it because it explains why you should avoid these ingredients and how they can be harmful to you… its some pretty scary stuff man
Shampoos:
MIT (methylisothiazolinone): This is a chemical biocide, allergen, cytotoxin and neurotoxin that is added to commercial shampoos to control bacterial growth in water based substances. Prolonged use of this chemical can not only start to destroy your cell function but as the University of Pittsburgh study shows concern with, is that MIT can effect the neurons of unborn fetuses. Governmental and business agencies in Japan and the United States have not done testing on the effect of the human body for this toxin and state that there is not enough data to stop thechemicals production and consumer usage.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate / Sodium Laureth Sulfate: This is a chemical substance that is also known by Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, SDS and NaDS. Manufactures use this chemical to enhance lather and remove oil. This chemical is a biocide that eats away at skin tissues and is retained in the body’s cells on a long term basis. Known to cause the following: canker sores, skin rashes, dandruff, skin infections, skin corrosion, swelling of the hands, arms and face, eye irritation and mimics the human hormone Oestrogen. First studied and known to cause such effects since the printed report in the Journal of The American College of Toxicology in 1983, the governmental and businessagencies in several counties have yet to stop mass consumer usage of this chemical.
DEA (diethanolamine): This chemical is used in shampoos for its lather enhancement and as a wetting agent. DEA is a biocide, cytotoxin and neurotoxin. DEA mixes with other cosmetic ingredients to create NDEA (nitrosodiethanolamine) a known carcinogen. Studies have linked this chemical to an increase in stomach, liver, esophagus and bladder cancers. It is also known to inhibit fetal brain development and cause miscarriages. Currently, there is no legal regulation from governmentalagencies to stop mass production or consumer usage of products containing this chemical.
- Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate - Biocide and general toxin that inhibits human reproduction, human development and is known to reduce fertility.
- Parabens - mimics the human hormone estrogen increasing the human risk of breast cancer, infertility in young women and hormone imbalances in males.
- Propylene Glycol - strong skin irritant that can cause both liver and kidney damage.
- Tocopheryl Acetate - can cause the human immune system to overreact and can cause skin itching, burning, scaling, hives and blistering.
(http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/16554.aspx)
- Formaldehyde: On packaging labels, this chemical is also known by Diazolidinyl urea, 3-diol Imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM Hydantoin, Quaternium-15, Nitorpropane-1, Formalin, Methanal, Methyl aldehyde, Methylene oxide. Manufacturer’s use formaldehyde as a germicide and preservative in commercial conditioners. Human reactions to this chemical family include dermatitis, headaches, skin allergies, sinus infections, joint pain, fatigue, chest pain, dizziness and the breakdown of the immune system. The United States governmental agencies and business reports state that there is not enough evidence to stop the consumer use of the formaldehyde chemical family but the European Union has begun to ban the chemical family for consumer use.
- Sodium Laureth Sulphate: Known chemical carcinogen, this substance has been linked to kidney damage, liver damaged, dermatitis, eczema and it can disrupt the human nervous system making it a neuro-toxin as well. Manufacturer’s add this chemical because it is a cheap way to give their product a frothy texture. Currently, this chemical substance is in the process of being banned for consumer usage in Europe and parts of Central America. United States reports state that the chemical is fine for human usage.
- Phthalates: This is a known carcinogen that has been linked to causing birth defects, damaging the human reproductive systems, lowering sperm count in males and contributing to lung, kidney and liver cancer. Used by manufacturers as a way to have their products retain a “soft” feel to them. This chemical compound has only been banned for consumer usage in Europe, while it is still considered safe to use in the United States.
- Parabens: Also known as types of methyls, propyls, butyls and ethyls. This substance is used a germicide and a preservative to give your conditioner a longer shelf-life. The toxicity of this chemical can remain in the body and is classified as a hormone disruptor, what that means is that once a parabens enters your body it stops human hormones from acting the way that they should. This substance also mimics the human estrogen hormone and has been linked to breast cancer and other reproductive cancers for both males and females. Currently parabens are banned in Japan, Sweden and is under review in the European Union. The United States says that parabens are fine but certain manufactures are stopping its use on their own.
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