SHAMPOO

Ladies and gentlemen, we have been hoodwinked! 

Yesterday I learned a disturbing fact about mainstream haircare definitely worthy of being passed along. It turns out that the deliciously enjoyable and often playful foaming agent in shampoos that we oh so adore is actually terrible for you. Manufacturers just put it in to make us feel like the product is doing something!

Apparently Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, or SLS as the ingredient is commonly referred to, dries out the scalp, weakens and damages the hair, and has even been shown in some studies to be carcinogenic! It's not much of a shocker then that SLS is the ingredient that causes that terrible stinging sensation when shampoo gets in your eyes. SLS was originally introduced into soaps and shampoos to cut grease, but more importantly to create a thick lather. Why? Because consumers have been trained to think that more foam = more clean. Turns out the two things aren't even related. 

Lucky for us there are loads of alternatives in the marketplace today, just look for any product that has "Sulfate-Free" emblazoned on the front. These sulfate free shampoos and soaps are made with replacement ingredients that still get rid of all the grease, minus the sudz.

For more information, check out this link to the Huffington Post, which also shares several sulfate-free brands for you to choose from. CLICK HERE