Dandruff Shampoos
Did You Know That Most Shampoos Are Bad For Your Health?
You shampoo everyday, don't you? You assume that shampoo is safe, tested and regulated, right? Well, think again. Shampoos are not tested or regulated. In fact, dandruff shampoos may be the most dangerous of all hair-care products because they contain highly toxic ingredients to prevent the scalp from peeling.
One ingredient popular to dandruff shampoos is selenium sulfide. If swallowed, this chemical can cause vital organs to degenerate. Another popular ingredient in these shampoos is resorcinol. Resorcinol is easily absorbed through the skin and can cause a host of problems, including inflammation of the inner eyelids, skin irritation, dizziness, restlessness, rapid heartbeat, breathing difficulties, drowsiness, sweating, unconsciousness and convulsions. Dandruff shampoos can also contain a toxic ingredient called cresol, a carcinogenic substance called polyyinylpyrrolidone plastic (PVP), formaldehyde, artificial colors and detergents.
Regular shampoos are not without their problems. Many of them contain formaldehyde which is used as a preservative and may be hidden under the name quaternium-15. Formaldehyde is a carcinogen. Even in small amounts, it can cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory passages. The government requires that many products containing this substance carry a warning label. Shampoo has no warning label.
A safe alternative to dandruff shampoos can be found in your kitchen: baking soda. Just take a handful and rub it into your wet hair. Use the tips of your fingers to massage your scalp. Rinse thoroughly. Throw away all of those shampoos, conditioners, hair sprays and other products.
After a few weeks of baking soda treatment, dandruff flakes will disappear and your scalp will begin generating natural, healthy oils. Your hair will feel soft again. At this point, you can alternate the baking soda treatment with a natural shampoo. Eventually use the natural shampoo more often and baking soda only once in awhile to make sure dandruff stays away.
Natural shampoos are readily available at health food stores. There is a wide variety available for all different types of hair. Natural shampoos are also available online. Another option is plain liquid soap or even bar soap. Just rub it into your hair and wash like normal, just be sure to rinse every last bit out. Normal soap can leave a residue. If it does leave a residue, try rinsing with diluted vinegar or lemon juice.
Another alternative to commercial shampoos is, believe it or not, eggs. Eggs were popular as shampoo in the 1920s. Beat an egg and apply half of it to your hair. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, then apply the other half of the egg and rinse again with the juice of half a lemon mixed with two cups of water. Try one of these alternatives to toxic commercial shampoos.