What are some toxins to avoid?
If you’re worried about your hair, you’re not alone. In today’s beauty culture, you hear more about hair than you do an about-face. And when we have concerns about our hair, it’s all the more important to identify and avoid the chemicals that can interfere with our natural hair, according to a post on Science Alert.
From shampoo and conditioner to hair products and shampoos, not all products are created equal. There’s a long list of chemicals we use in our beauty routines that can be good for our hair, and bad for our hair. With that in mind, the team at SELF consulted with hair expert Dr. Ryan Stanton and other cosmetic chemists to come up with this handy list of toxic ingredients to avoid for healthy, beautiful hair.
What are the side effects of these toxins?
If you want to nourish your hair with all-natural ingredients that are free of toxic compounds, read on for a list of ten chemicals that you might want to avoid. These aren't household chemicals, they're chemicals in certain beauty products that damage the health of your hair and are considered toxic.
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is the "flavor" of rotten eggs, according to the Environmental Working Group. Formaldehyde has been implicated in skin and respiratory diseases and tumors in animals, and the Environmental Protection Agency has found it in lipstick, shampoos, moisturizers, aftershaves, and fragrances.
How can you avoid these toxins?
At a time when the number of beauty articles and channels that aren't sponsored by Nature Made doubles, there is no shortage of dangerous beauty products on the market. But the good news is that beauty brands are waking up to the dangers of some of the most common products and ingredients out there and most are adding more organic and natural ingredients into their formulas to comply with current regulatory standards. So, to help you determine which brands are making smart beauty choices, here are the 10 top ingredients to avoid, according to dermatologists, on the market today.
Parabens
Although parabens are often touted as a natural replacement for chemicals found in regular personal care products, many experts feel that they still present serious health concerns.
Conclusion
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