Did you know when you wash your hair with most shampoos, you will most likely work up a thick lather which is produced by the sodium lauryl sulfate placed in the shampoo. Sodium lauryl is a detergent and crystalline salt of sulfated lauryl alcohol. Sulfates may have the ability to get rid of oil and dirt but they can over-strip the scalp and hair of natural oils, leaving your hair dry and damaged and causing your scalp to be prone to allergic reactions. Recent studies have found that it is also toxic and carcinogenic and can cause eye damage and blindness in young children (this is why we should use sulfate free shampoo on babies and infants). Sulfate has been found to be one of the key culprits of hair loss and thinning hair because it actually destroys hair follicles and inhibits hair growth.

Parabens (i.e., butylparaben, ethylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben and isobutylparaben) are used as a preservative which prevents the growth of bacteria and fungus to increase the shelf life in body care products. Parabens can mimic the hormone estrogen, which is known to play a role in the development of breast cancers. Also, parabens have been linked to the irritation of skin conditions such as dermatitis and rosacea and can cause allergic reactions in some small children.

Why take the risk? Shampoos and conditioners that are sulfate and paraben free actually keep the hair moisturized which means your hair is less prone to breakage and split ends. Hemp seed oil has tremendous application for personal use, much of which has been understood only recently. Its chemical profile is remarkably similar to that of human oil. Full of Vitamin E, it is a dynamite conditioning agent. This helps keratin formation during the initial growth cycle of the strand. Hair grows healthier and more vibrant. Try our salon quality shampoo and conditioner and experience the difference it can make first hand!