A few months ago I switched to an SLS Free Shampoo. For those of you who do not know, SLS is short for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and is commonly used in shampoos, toothpastes, shower gels, and many other hygiene products. Not only can it cause severe dryness of the skin but it has also been proven to be carcinogenic when applied directly to the skin or consumed. I spent most of my life lathering and shampooing with products that contain this because I was unaware of an alternative. So now, I am completely SLS Free and my skin is LOVING me! I actually had one incident where I ran out of SLS Free shampoo and had to resort back to my old stuff from under the sink. It wasn’t pretty. I seriously turned into one giant flake. No joke. My skin and body had become so well adjusted to life without sulfates that it completely dried me out.
The only drawback is that there is not a huge selection of Sulfate Free Shampoos. Sulfates are found in almost all leading shampoo brands in every drugstore. Right now I am using an SLS and Paraben Free Shampoo from Organix. Unfortunately I have since discovered that it contains both dimethicone and formaldehyde. So I am currently on the hunt for a new brand. Please let me know what your favorites are as well as how one can go about purchasing or ordering them. In my opinion, there are few things better than a good healthy yummy smelling shampoo that leaves my hair soft and scalp hydrated! I am really looking forward to what you all have to say! Ta ta for now!
I’m currently using a castile shampoo with lavender scent. It cleans my hair, and I use different conditioners & sometimes vinegar and water rinse to cut the soap. It’s fine as far as I know.