Ingredients Matter: What Ingredients to Look Out for in Your Beauty Products

INGREDIENTS MATTER! Below are all the ingredients to look out for in your hair products… some even carcinogenic It's crazy to me the ingredients that companies allow people to put on their bodies. 60% of what you put on your skin actually penetrates beyond the skin surface.

• Parabens - linked to breast cancer, reproductive issues

• Petrochemicals - there are 5 main types that are linked to cancer, developmental harm in fetuses & can cause birth defects

• Sulfates - overly drying, irritating & damaging hair & skin

• DEA/MEA - foam booster… absorbed through the skin & scalp, linked to liver tumors

• Phthalates - can damage the liver, kidneys, lungs, & reproductive system

• Harsh salt systems & Sodium Chloride - It strips out the natural oils & moisture in your hair making your hair dry out. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, salt can even cause dryness & itchiness to your scalp in addition to hair loss

• PEG - another chemical used to improve the texture of the shampoo (makes it creamy). This synthetic ingredient can be very harsh on the scalp & hair, leading to dryness

• Phenoxyethanol - used as a preservative & as a fragrance, but it has a high risk of skin irritation, as well as eye & lung irritation. Since scalp irritation is one of the driving factors in hair loss other than genetics

• Ethanol - strip & oxidize hair color. The most common side effect is brittleness

• Harmful colors - strip away hair’s natural protective lipid layer, leaving it exposed to future damage & feeling rougher

Run & check your bottles.