Why Use Organic Shampoo?
For a horrifying look at what you’re really putting on your hair, visit the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database. Many conventional shampoos contain synthetic chemicals (often petrochemicals) that are known irritants, allergens, or carcinogens. Some are toxic to organs or nerve cells. Still others have a history of contamination. Unfortunately, skin, scalp, and hair absorb toxins relatively easily, and because many people use shampoo daily or every other day for their whole lives, there are serious concerns about the long-term effects of such frequent exposure to these chemicals. For example, studies have shown that methyl-, propyl-, or butylparabens, commonly used preservatives in many shampoo brands, mimic the effect of the hormone estrogen in the body. Excessive levels of estrogen have been tied to many health problems, including an increased risk of breast cancer, and in recent years, parabens have been turning up in biopsies of breast tumors. These concerns are especially strong for
