This document discusses potential harmful ingredients that may be found in shampoos. It outlines several ingredients to watch out for, including sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, phthalates, 1,4-dioxane, DEA/TEA, and bronopol/diazolidinyl urea/imidazolidinyl urea. While regulatory agencies have said some of these pose minimal risks, it recommends consumers still check shampoo labels and be cautious of these ingredients, as some are suspected carcinogens or can damage health in large amounts.

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2. As a part of our daily hair care regimen, we use shampoo to remove dirt,
excess sebum, dandruff, and pollutants from our scalp; improve hair
condition; protect our hair from damage; and serve such other functions.
There are several types of shampoos, each are classified according to
function, to wit: anti-dandruff, medicated, 2-in-1 shampoo, mild baby
shampoo, basic beauty shampoo, premium condition shampoos, etc.
But whether you are using regular hair loss products or specialized
shampoos, do you know that these can contain potentially harmful
ingredients? Check the label and be wary of the following ingredients in a
shampoo before buying it.

3.  Sodium lauryl sulfate is a potent washing
surfactant, more exactly a foaming agent that
may cause certain health risks and is potentially
carcinogenic. There is a variation of SLS called
sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) which is often said
to be similarly harmful as SLS. The OSHA, NTP,
and IARC, however, had already said that the
statement is exaggerated.
 In the manufacturing of SLES, there is a chance it
is contaminated with 1,4-Dioxane, the unwanted
by-product. However, only the exposure to large
amounts of this compound can cause health
risks.

4.  Phthalates are plasticizers which are also
classified as potentially carcinogenic. They
are often present in perfumes to provide
fragrance. However, aside from being
potentially carcinogenic, they can also
intoxicate the immune system and cause
birth defects, liver cancer, and hormonal
disruptions.

5.  This chemical is a volatile organic compound
that has always been suspected to be
carcinogenic. When inhaled or ingested, it can
be seriously toxic to the respiratory system.
Oftentimes, it can be present in ingredients
such as DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea,
imidazolidinyl urea, quaternium-15, and
bronopol.

6.  DEA and TEA are wetting agents so that the
shampoo can create richer soapsuds. DEA
and TEA can react with nitrites which are used
as preservatives. The reaction results in the
formation of a carcinogenic compound called
nitrosamines.
 It’s always precautionary to look at the
ingredients of your shampoo or any other
product you use, for that matter, since what
you don’t know might harm you.