In contrast to popular belief, advertisements featuring lathery, frothy, foamy suds coming from the shampoos and hair care products are actually damaging to the hair. As a matter of fact, the substances bringing that extra lather are not beneficial for the hair in anyway. They are made from sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate, chemical formulas that can bring harm instead of health to your hair.
Sulfates can be found in most of the shampoos shelved out there in the market, regardless of whether they are from an elite brand or a household brand. In case you have under gone hair treatment, then it is highly advisable to stay away from such products.
The reason is simple – these products suck out the moisture and nutrients from the hair. Sulfate shampoos and can cause dryness in the hair. Sulfates strip the hair follicles making them lose their integrity. During this process all essential oils in the hair are lost.
Other side effects no one mentions about sulfate shampoos are untamable frizz and irritation, especially in case of prolonged exposure. Sulfate shampoos can also cause problems for the scalp. This can become a big problem during colder months of the year.
During winters the hair cannot grab moisture from the environment, which is why they would need treatment and hair care products to keep them moisturized. Therefore, usage of products that have a healthy percentage of nutrients and proteins is very important.
Next before you go buying your shampoo, turn the bottle around and read the ingredients. In case you have a sulfate shampoo in your hand, you might want to reconsider if you want healthy hair. A few top notch brands providing sulfate free shampoos and hair care products are GKhair (infused with Juvexin to protect and repair hair), Paul Mitchell (has a diverse range of products) and Giovanni (with natural extracts).
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