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There’s more to healthy hair than just washing your hair as directed on a bottle of shampoo. Did you know that conventionally manufactured shampoos are full of chemical ingredients that not only will damage your hair, but potentially harm your health? Widely used ingredients, such as artificial fragrances, synthetic coloring, parabens and mineral oils, can all result in painful scalp and skin irritations, while sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a common ingredient used to make shampoo suds, can corrode hair follicles and contribute to hair loss. Worse, SLS has the potential to cause eye cataracts and other circulatory diseases as a result of the inevitable absorption through the skin. A similar cocktail of chemicals can be found in conditioners and finishing products. For the complete story, pick up the current issue of Southern Seasons magazine, available on newsstands now or by subscription
Laura Turner Seydel is a national eco-living expert and Chair of the Captain Planet Foundation. For more eco-living tips visit www.lauraseydel.com.
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