Bad Ingredients..........Read Further

juicygirlie · Jul 25, 2003

Hi I have been doing a lot of reading on the boards. And I find that people list in many different posts....bad ingredients contained in produts. Ladies can we list them here:

Just name all bad ingredients contained in hair products and be specific (name exact type of alchols)

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Pookie25 · Jul 25, 2003

The only thing I know of is
petrolatum
mineral oil
dimethicone

sweetdaises2000 · Jul 25, 2003

Sulfates in general can be drying to your hair but not necessarily.

72792 · Jul 25, 2003

The Aubrey website had a listing of bad ingredients normally found in products.

http://www.aubrey-organics.com/about/treat_10synth.cfm

AFashionSlave · Jul 25, 2003

Here is another link to bad ingredients.

http://www.lindachae.com/Truth_about_SLS.htm

HairObsessed · Jul 25, 2003

Why is dimethicone bad. It is drying? Does it break down the cuticle? Some of my favorite products contain dimethicone.

teenie · Jul 25, 2003

Why is petroleum bad?

henrilou · Jul 25, 2003

Petroleum/Petrolatum is 'bad' because it 'sits' on the hair. Basically keeping moisture out and preventing good oils from penetrating. Lots of companies use it because of it's consistency (jelly) and it's really cheap. But if you have pomade and the primary ingred. is Petroleum, it's doesn't matter that the rest of the ingreadients are great for your hair, because the petroleum will act as a barrier keeping the good stuff out.

HairObsessed · Jul 25, 2003

Copied from above link...

"Petrolatum is mineral oil jelly, and mineral oil causes a lot of problems when used on the skin photosensitivity (i.e., promotes sun damage), and it tends to interfere with the body's own natural moisturizing mechanism"

My understanding is that for hair it can be drying and can clog pores which slows the growth process.

AFashionSlave · Jul 25, 2003

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Why is dimethicone bad. It is drying? Does it break down the cuticle? Some of my favorite products contain dimethicone.

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Dimethicone and all other cones are bad for hair because of the same reasons petroleum is bad for hair. It coats the scalp and hair and does not allow moisture to penetrate. If you do not clarify on a regular basis cones can also build up over time and can cause breakage.

AFashionSlave · Jul 25, 2003

Oops! posted the wrong link.
http://www.lindachae.com/ingredients_to_avoid.htm

PrincessM · Jul 25, 2003

Interesting stuff. I've been reading the ingredients since I found this board and avoid mineral oil and pertroleum. Thanks guys

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KittenLongPaw · Jul 25, 2003

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Copied from above link...

"Petrolatum is mineral oil jelly, and mineral oil causes a lot of problems when used on the skin photosensitivity (i.e., promotes sun damage), and it tends to interfere with the body's own natural moisturizing mechanism"

My understanding is that for hair it can be drying and can clog pores which slows the growth process.

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YES! I have heard that mineral oil and petrolatum (which I believe are made from the same source, but in different forms, someone please correct me if I'm wrong) can slow hair growth. That was enough to make me go through all my products and toss the ones containing those ingredients. Goodness knows that's the LAST thing I need

marla · Jul 25, 2003

I loved the way the silicones made my hair feel, so slippery and shiney, but little did I know how much damage I was doing because I didn't clarify, so all of my hair broke off! Now I know better!

ineedmoney · Jul 26, 2003

what does dimethicone do?

dahllia · Jul 26, 2003

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what does dimethicone do?

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Yeah, this is really disturbing to me to read this because I see it in damn near everything I use. S Curl activator, Infusium 23 leave in, and Protectiv's Healthy Ends, so far. Now Im scurd. You know all this info is really making me want to just totally invest in Organic hair products.

Daughter · Jul 26, 2003

thanks for the info on "cones"! I had already got rid of my shampoos and conditioners that had SLS and ALS. I've just found 3 products I have with "cones" - ORD jojoba oil - has cyclomethicone (says it's for "faster absorption"), IC Fantasia Hair Polish (cyclomethicone, dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone). thoe two, I don't mind cos I've pared down my products to a few essentials (mainly oils or shea butter). But... my beloved Paul Mitchell The Conditioner has dimethicone... NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Daughter · Jul 26, 2003

hmm... for some time I was seriously considering organic products... after I use my ones up (only a few anyway) I think I will... and continue to make my own stuff.

What about lanolin? I see that in a few products

Daughter · Jul 26, 2003

. Methyl and Propyl and Butyl and Ethyl Paraben — Used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. Widely used even though they are known to be toxic. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes. Methyl paraben combines benzoic acid with the methyl group of chemicals. Highly toxic.

The above info from Aubrey Organic's website - my goodness, that's in almost everything! I find I had to spend a long time in the shop looking at ingredients when I was first seeking products (and people looking at me like I was crazy). There's a whole lotta stuff out there with all this junk in it.

AFashionSlave · Jul 26, 2003

What about lanolin? I see that in a few products

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Lanolin is the oil from wool. It is safe to use if you are not allergic to sheep's wool.

AZJeepgurl · Jul 27, 2003

OK, you asked for it!

The following ingredients found in various types of cosmetic products, including but not limited to toothpaste, deodorant, shampoos and conditioners, may contain a potent class of Carcinogens (cancer-causing agents) called Nitrosamines:
<ul type="square"> [*]Cocamide DEA [*]Disodium EDTA [*]Lauramide DEA [*]Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine [*]Tetrasodium EDTA [/list]

Any compounds that include PEG-8 (FDA's list of suspected carcinogens), DEA, MEA, TEA or MIPA may form nitrosamines, which have been determined to cause cancer.

Scary, right? Well, don't freak out just yet! Make sure that Vitamins A and C are also in the products because these serve as blocking agents.

This info came from my hair bible, "Naturally Healthy Hair: Herbal Treatments and Daily Care for Fabulous Hair" by Mary Beth Janssen.

Well worth the money!

EbonyEyes · Jul 27, 2003

This is sad...It is SO HARD to avoid these bad ingredients. But if you want all-natural/organic products, you have to pay an arm and a leg for them.

-Ebony

HairObsessed · Jul 27, 2003

Ohhh thanks Azjeepgirl for the 411. These are important ones to look out for.

Jaquai · Jul 27, 2003

another one to avoid is dmdm hydantonin
http://www.lindachae.com/urea_dmdm.htm

Stormy · Jul 27, 2003

Thanks ladies! I try to avoid mineral oil and petroleum like the plague. btw...until now I didn't know about some of these others like Dimethicone. My Kera Care shampoo has SLS in it and the conditioner has dimethicone and mineral oil. I've been switching back and forth with Elucence shampoo and conditioner and a clarifying shampoo just to be safe. Avalon has a organic line now that I might try. I've also been thinking about trying Aubrey Organics since those products are sold at the Vitamin Shoppe here.

prettygirl · Jul 27, 2003

ladies u always provide the best info on hair care

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