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Why Your Shampoo & Hair Conditioner Should Be Without Sulphates And Parabens

Shampoo and hair conditioner are the two pillars of your hair care routine for clean, smooth, silky, glossy and manageable tresses.

While we are quite sure that you choose your shampoo and hair conditioner carefully, do you know what these products shouldn’t have to be counted as really healthy?

Most of us buy personal care products based on what the package looks like, what it smells like, what it promises to deliver in terms of benefits. We often miss the fact that there are a few ingredients our chosen shampoo and conditioner (or any other personal care product) should be totally without as these can harm hair, skin and physical health if used for long periods.

Let’s talk of two such harmful ingredients – sulphates and parabens – commonly found in most shampoos and hair conditioners.

Sulphates – lather creators and health strippers

One of the most enjoyable things about shampooing is the refreshing feel of loads of lather washing away all the dirt, grime and excess oils hidden in hair and scalp. Sulphates (also known as SLS, SLES, sodium lauryl/laureth sulphate) are synthetic surfactants (lather creators) added to shampoos to ensure lots of suds and foam.

So what’s wrong with that, you may ask!

Well, sulphates are strong and corrosive chemicals that are too drying for scalp and hair. Along with dirt, grime and excess oils, these also leach away nourishing sebum and moisture that’s vital to keep your crowning glory in good shape.

Result: dry, brittle, falling hair, often turning grey before time!

By the way, are you an environment friendly consumer? Then we should also let you know that sulphates are bad for environment as these are often made using petroleum derivatives.

Parabens – Preservatives  that upset hormones

If you thought sulphates sound really bad, parabens will sound even scarier!

Parabens are a class of chemicals preservatives that can be found mentioned on labels as mеthуlраrаbеn, isobutylparaben, benzylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben or butylparaben.  These are added to shampoos and hair conditioners for longer shelf life by not letting bacteria, yeast and mold etc grow in the formulation. However, just like sulphates, the bad points of parabens are way more than the good ones.

Clinical studies show that regular exposure to parabens can cause severe side effects like skin rashes, allergies and hormonal imbalances that can in turn harm immunity and reproduction functions. Some researches even suggest a breast cancer link.

Sounds terrible, doesn’t it! 

If sulphates and parabens are so bad for hair, health and planet, why are so many shampoo and conditioner brands using them?

Sulphates have three advantages – these are cheap, these are easily available and these are good at removing grease and dirt.

Parabens also have three advantages – these are cheap, these are easily available and these are great at increasing product’s shelf life.

Unscrupulous marketers with an eye on profits tend to ignore the fact that these chemicals are ultimately bad for the consumer.

So what you should do to safeguard yourself?

Make it a habit to read the label of your shampoo and hair conditioner carefully. Does it specifically mention SLS FREE / Paraben Free? If yes, this brand should definitely be on your short list.

 

Actually, let us rephrase it: no matter what personal care product you are buying whether from a physical store or an online one – shampoo, conditioner, body sprays, antiperspirant, sunscreen, deodorant, face cream, body lotion, face wash, bubble bath, toothpaste or any other double check that it does not contain any of the following ingredients:

SLS. SLES. Sodium lauroyl sulphate, Sodium laureth sulphate. Mеthуlраrаbеn. Isobutylparaben. Benzylparaben. Ethylparaben. Propylparaben. Butylparaben

 If you find any of these listed, the product is harmful for you no matter what benefit it is promising to deliver.

Do note that if the label says Sodium Sarcosinate, the product is good. Sodium sarcosinate is a mild surfactant that creates a reasonable amount of lather that cleanses away dirt, grime and excess oils without leaching away your scalp’s healthy oils.

Do remember that the negative еffесts of раrаbеnѕ add up. The more рrоduсtѕ containing раrаbеnѕ уоu uѕе, the stronger the adverse effect on your body.

Similarly, if your shampoo, conditioner, face wash, body wash, all have sulphates, your skin and scalp are likely to get drier and drier.

So now that you know how to identify and avoid sulphates and parabens in your chosen shampoo and hair conditioner, here are some product recommendations.

Buy WOW

WOW is a leading personal care brand (it is an Amazon bestseller brand in its category) that sells shampoos and conditioner (plus many more bath & beauty products) guaranteed free of sulphates and parabens.

WOW’s Skin Science range has several premium shampoos and a richly nourishing hair conditioner that are all powered with purest plant sourced bioactives for truly healthy hair care and targeted benefits.

WOW Skin Science Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo

WOW Skin Science Hair Strengthening Shampoo

WOW Skin Science Anti Dandruff Shampoo

WOW Skin Science 10 in 1 Miracle Shampoo

WOW Skin Science Frizz Defy Luster Shampoo

WOW Skin Science Perfect Color Protection Shampoo

WOW Skin Science Satin Sunshade Sunscreen Shampoo

WOW Skin Science Total Radiance Shampoo

WOW Skin Science Hair Conditioner

Take a look and switch to the healthiest hair care in the land.

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