The problem with conventional shampoos and conditioners is that they are full of chemicals that can be harmful to your health, the health of your children, and the health of our planet and wildlife. READ about these crappy CHEMICALS HERE
Because so many of us have various hairtypes, I asked the Ethical Writer’s Coalition and Florum Fashion Magazine what they use so you can avoid the nasties, do good for mama earth and get your hair shining like rapunzel without the failed attempts.
I’ve posted a list of toxic-chemicals found in conventional shampoos which you should avoid as they are earth harming and health harming ingredients. You can copy, save, or screengrab them to keep them on you when you’re shopping for shampoo.
Eco Shampoo
Noelle from FLORUM FASHION MAGAZINE recommends RUHA Shampoo and Conditioner
No-Poo
Julia from FAIR FOR ALL explains how to break-up with shampoo HERE
Shampoo Bars
Hanna from SOTELA recommends JR LIGGET’s Shampoo Bar
Kids & Babies
EWG recommends KIDS / BABIES
Alcohol when listed as one of the first four ingredients
Ammonium lauryl sulfate
Diethanolamine (DEA)
Dimethicone
Formaldehyde
Lanolin
Mineral oil
Parabens (methylparaben, propylparaben, for example)
Petroleum
Polyethelyne glycol (also called PEG/polyethelyne, or polyoxyethelyne)
Propylene glycol
Sodium chloride
Sodium laureth sulfate
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
Synthetic colors (often listed as FD&C or D&C followed by a color and a number)
Synthetic fragrance or parfum
Triethanolamine (TEA)
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