i imme checked shampoo body wash face wash all has SLS. dove shampoo lux body wash nivea face wash all ahs SLS before comg to gulf i used only herbal shampoos from health and glow the brand is lotus u get all stuffs shampoo conditioner face wash all and they were too good now i understand y my hair was falllllllling like anythg thanks for the post vidya i use methi seeds soaked overnight and neem leaves 2gether made into a paste and use it as a shampoo that works well.
hi k.sri... that was very enlighting info...had known about it...i switched to very reliable herbal brands..even there...now i think i should turn to good....home made ones...better.....
hello, cud u say which shampoos doesnt have SLS pls....its good to have such information...but which shampoo is good...cud u pls tell?
See below an excerpt from a website that I found - it talks about SLS and other items which I think are commonly found in items we use. Not sure how scientific this is - but it is worth taking a look at what we are putting in our bodies - all that chemical stuff!! 10 SYNTHETIC COSMETIC INGREDIENTS TO AVOID By Aubrey Hampton If you want natural products, you have to be willing to search them out. Learn to read labels, and refuse to settle for half-natural hair and skin care. Below I've listed and described the "ten most wanted"—the ten chemicals I most want to see off the labels of so-called natural hair and skin care products. 1. Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl Paraben — Used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes. Studies have shown that they are weakly estrogenic and can be absorbed by the body through the skin. Widely used even though they are known to be toxic. 2. Diethanolamine (DEA), Triethanolamine (TEA) — Often used in cosmetics as emulsifiers and/or foaming agents. They can cause allergic reactions, eye irritation and dryness of hair and skin. DEA and TEA are "amines" (ammonia compounds) and can form cancer-causing nitrosamines when they come in contact with nitrates. Toxic if absorbed into the body over a long period of time. 3. Diazolidinyl Urea, Imidazolidinyl Urea — These are widely used preservatives. The American Academy of Dermatology has found them to be a primary cause of contact dermatitis. Two trade names for these chemicals are Germall II and Germall 115. Neither of the Germall chemicals contains a good antifungal agent, and they must be combined with other preservatives. Both these chemicals release formaldehyde, which can be toxic. 4. Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate — A cheap, harsh detergent used in shampoos for its cleansing and foam-building properties. Often derived from petroleum, it is frequently disguised in pseudo-natural cosmetics with the phrase "comes from coconuts." It causes eye irritation, scalp scurf similar to dandruff, skin rashes and other allergic reactions. 5. Petrolatum — Also known as petroleum jelly, this mineral oil derivative is used for its emollient properties in cosmetics. It has no nutrient value for the skin and can interfere with the body's own natural moisturizing mechanism, leading to dryness and chapping. It often creates the very conditions it claims to alleviate. Manufacturers use petrolatum because it is unbelievably cheap. 6. Propylene Glycol — Ideally this is a vegetable glycerin mixed with grain alcohol, both of which are natural. Usually it is a synthetic petrochemical mix used as a humectant. It has been known to cause allergic reactions, hives and eczema. When you see PEG (polyethylene glycol) or PPG (polypropylene glycol) on labels, beware—these are related synthetics. 7. PVP/VA Copolymer — A petroleum-derived chemical used in hairsprays, styling aids and other cosmetics. It can be considered toxic, since inhaled particles can damage the lungs of sensitive persons. 8. Stearalkonium Chloride — A quaternary ammonium compound used in hair conditioners and creams. Developed by the fabric industry as a fabric softener, it is a lot cheaper and easier to use in hair conditioning formulas than proteins or herbals, which are beneficial to the hair. Causes allergic reactions. Toxic. 9. Synthetic Colors — Used to make cosmetics "pretty," synthetic colors, along with synthetic hair dyes, should be avoided at all costs. They will be labeled as FD&C or D&C, followed by a color and a number. Example: FD&C Red No. 6 / D&C Green No. 6. Many synthetic colors can be carcinogenic. If a cosmetic contains them, don't use it. 10. Synthetic Fragrances — The synthetic fragrances used in cosmetics can have as many as 200 ingredients. There is no way to know what the chemicals are, since on the label it will simply read "fragrance." Some problems caused by these chemicals include headaches, dizziness, rash, hyperpigmentation, violent coughing, vomiting, skin irritation—the list goes on. Advice: Don't buy a cosmetic that has the word "fragrance" on the ingredients label.
Hi Shoba, Thanks for this information. It is better for us to know,how to read the labels and what it stands for. Like they say 'no sugar' but in the ingredients it will have highfructose cornsyrup, fructose, etc., which are all sugar in different forms. Sriniketan
I agree Sriniketan - even the low fat or fat free have fillers!! And loads of sugars - so maybe no fat but full of other stuff. I say rather eat the real stuff in small quantities! The 'light' varieties are better than the fat free ones - and some of them taste bad! This SLS in shampoos was bothering me - almost all all shampoos have them - may be it is not a problem to some - but for me, my hair has been dropping so much - that I feel that I am going to try everything that I can to make it stop! Almost all shampoos we find, (with the exception of baby shampoos, I think) have SLS. I found some organic shampoos online - am going to give it a try and see what happens!
Hi Shoba, Even my hair is falling and sometimes itchy also and the dandruff shampoo has no effects. as Mythili has pointed out we can try Raaga herbal shampoo or as we can do what Vidyasundar does. Only home-made has no such chemicals. after you had tried give us the information on the online shampoos. Sriniketan
Hai shobana Thank u very much for the information but really iam very much upset,shcoked :? :shock: to read all these and also ingreat confusion WHAT TO USE AND WHAT NOT , now-a-days, this topic has been published in almost all the magazines (InMANGAYAR MALAR,tamil magazine, they used to write about ADULTERATION in food products(even in baby food) whcih is also the main cause for disease like cancer and all others. some time before, they spread news about COCA COLA, PEPSI and someother drinks , and they banned that for sometime only, whether the people stopped drinking it or the Government banned it once for all, nothing happened who's mistake - consumer or Manufacturer or Government whom to balme? What's happening ?????????????/ Who will put end to all this?????????? Is there any Commission to enquire about this???????????? AT THE LEAST, LET us spread this message to each and every individual , known to us AND STOP THEM FROM USING THESE PRODUCTS And, whoever find any of those chemcials used in any cosmetics pls pass this message to our friends(IL) latamurali :-(
