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Is your family shampoo potentially harmful? Let’s begin by considering the three compounds mentioned previously. These were methylisothiazoline, dimethicone, and the grouping generally described as parabens. Methylisothiazoline is sometimes included in shampoo and personal hygiene products to limit the potential for microbial contamination in water based solutions. Like many artificial preservatives, methylisothiazoline appears to disrupt the biological integrity of experimental animal subjects. The most alarming of these was the finding that prenatal exposure in laboratory rats resulted in disorientation and destruction of immature nerve cells. This research raised the possibility that the neural development of unborn human babies might...

You may have noticed earlier comments surrounding the health risks associated with conventional cosmetic and personal hygiene products. These include a number of leading brand shampoos and hair treatments which continue to include clearly suspect ingredients like methylisothiazoline, dimethicone, and parabens. In addition to the quantities which can be absorbed through the skin during application, some of the residual traces left after rinsing will attach themselves to the drying hair follicle. Once again these may be absorbed into the system, particularly during exercise and physical activities when the body temperature rises and pores become increasingly active. A significant number of medical health professionals will readily concede the...

The chemical compound Diethanolamine (DEA) is used as a wetting agent in some of the most popular shampoo brands which are currently stocked in supermarkets and hair salons. While unlikely to be carcinogenic in its pure form, DEA is inclined to react with other shampoo ingredients to form carcinogens like nitrosodiethanolamine (NDEA). Once transformed in such manner, the harmful recombinant can be readily absorbed through skin. The potential for interactive effects is of considerable concern to health advocacy and consumer groups. There are approximately 10,000 chemical ingredients manufactured for use in cosmetic and personal care products. Given that some individuals use a range of products, several each day perhaps, the potential for interaction...

Depending on your age and skin type, there are some excellent organic beauty products on the market today. It’s generally a matter of trying a few until you discover one that you feel comfortable with. In the meantime, it doesn’t hurt to experiment with some traditional recipes. I’m talking about the ones you make at home using natural organic ingredients of course. Facial Cleanser Let’s start with a basic cleanser that is suitable for normal to oily skin types. This one needs to be made fresh each morning. Perhaps you can include it as part of your daily routine or a decadent Sunday treat if you’re too busy during the rest of the week. Take a small mixing bowl and fill it with a handful of fresh or dried chamomile...