Smart and Easy Hair Care Is Simpler Than You May Think!
Hours are spent on making ourselves look good everyday. Between shampooing, conditioning, shaving and styling we expose our bodies to a variety of different components and chemicals.
Many of the chemicals found in shampoos and styling products are harmful. We use these products daily, never knowing the true affects the chemicals within have on our hair and bodies.
Inexpensive Products
Many inexpensive hair care products, including shampoo and conditioners, use a chemical known as phthalates.
Studies have shown that this chemical posts a danger for pregnant women resulting in the abnormal development of male infants. To help reduce the risk of exposure while washing your hair, opt for phthalate-free products.
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a chemical found in more than 90 percent of the shampoos and conditioners available.
This chemical is known to impede hair growth by blocking hair follicles. Other dangerous chemicals such as formaldehyde, coal tar and propylene glycol can be found in many of the less-expensive hair care products.
Higher end shampoos and conditioners are less likely to contain SLS. These hair care products are available at hair salons.
Straighteners
Chemical straighteners turn your curls into frizz-free smooth locks. Though salon hair treatments to straighten your hair are labeled at formaldehyde-free, there are still high concentrations of keratin in the product.
According to WebMD, the Oregon’s OSHA tested random salon straighteners to find more than half of the samples still contained high concentrations of formaldehyde. Long, continuous exposure to this chemical has been known to cause cancer.
Instead of visiting your salon to straighten you hair, try a simple, easy method right in your own home. Use a conditioner to neutralize the affects of static electricity.
A flat iron will remove the kinks created by naturally curly hair. To keep the smooth look, this process must be repeated each time you wash your hair.
Hair Dyes
According to WebMD, one study have reveals that women who dye their hair regularly are more prone to getting leukemia or lymphoma. Other studies report that there is no increased risk.
For peace of mind, opt for plant-based hair dyes, including those made with henna and vegetable dyes.
Hair Removal
Shaving has more dangers than just the fear of nicking your skin or getting razor burn down your legs. To obtain a smooth shave, you need to use a variety of different shave creams, lotions and gels.
Many of the inexpensive shaving products available on the market contain high amounts of dangerous chemicals that can be harmful, especially after repeated use.
An alternative to shaving is waxing. However, waxing to has different risks associated with the process. Risks of getting burned occur when wax temperatures are too high.
Depilatory creams are another way to remove unwanted hair, but also contain high amounts of dangerous chemicals.
Laser hair removal will eliminate the need to use shaving creams filled with harmful chemicals. It is also a cost effective procedure that will save you money for many years to come.
Not only will you save money, but time will be saved because you will not have to shave on a regular basis.
Be smart about your hair care decisions. Making good choices are easier than you may think. It is just a matter of doing your research and finding which options work best for you.
A change in your daily routine may be necessary to utilize your new, healthier and easy to do hair care routine.
