Why No Poo Method is Better for Your Health

11:30 AM Posted by jo

Commercial shampoos contain harmful ingredients that are damaging to our health. Fortunately, there's no need to buy commercialized shampoos. Jasmine at Far Above Rubies has a great video showing how to make the No Poo Method. Jasmine has used the No Poo method for a few weeks and she is very pleased with the results.

Sodium lauryl sulfate was originally developed as a surfactant to wash garage floors and can be found in shampoos as well as other cosmetic products. It denatures protein which is a real problem since the body is made up of protein. According to research it can cause damage to the eyes, cells and the whole body. It was found that it is a mutagen when researchers in Japan tested it on bacteria, as such it can alter the genetics within the cells.

Xeno-estrogens are in many cosmetic products including shampoo today. They are able to communicate with the cells and excess estrogen is becoming a huge problem today. Young girls are entering puberty at an earlier age than ever. More about estrogen dominance.

I went to the Environmental Working Group's website and here are just a few of the articles about shampoo and it's toxic ingredients:

There's A Carcinogen in Your Baby's Shampoo

Wash that MIT out of your hair?

Personal products might not feel all that soothing

Safe, Not Sorry, Hair: The Case for Nontoxic Shampoos, Conditioners and Colors

All articles about shampoo

My daughter likes to make her own products and here is a post about how she and her brother made an herbal shampoo.

Another interesting post:

Natural Hair Care

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Johanna is an aromatherapist and she is passionate about educating people about health, essential oils, real food, natural remedies, and nutrition so they make healthier choices in their lives.
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