Three Reasons to Choose Natural Hair Care

When we talk about caring for our hair, body and skin we must always think natural. That may seem impossible, especially with all the beauty products available in the market today, but nature has a way of coming out on top regardless of what man strives for. There are tons of brand products available in the market, which are 100% natural and they are the right choice. Artificial colors, dyes, chemicals and other such ingredients have a negative effect on our hair and skin that does not show until it is too late. Why is it that our grandmothers and great grandmothers have amazing translucent skin while we battle with everything from age spots to zits? The answer is the products they used were usually natural while the ones we use have chemicals in them.

So here are 3 reasons to Choose Natural Hair Care:

1. Environmentally friendly: Natural hair care products[1] are made from naturally occurring products like aloe vera, coconut, almonds, eggs, and a combination of other such ingredients. These materials are all made from plants and herbs and do not have 'chemical waste' when being made that potentially damages the environment nor are they tested on animals. So even though you may not be a supporter of the green movement using natural hair care products will take you a step in the right direction.

2. No synthetic damage to your health and hair: Most shampoos and dies contain a wide variety of chemical ingredients. Check the back label and you may see names like Polyethylene Glycol, DEA (Diethanolamine) and Ammonium Laureth Sulfate just to name a few. We are so used to 'scientific jargon' that we have stopped questioning their need in beauty products. However, some of these chemicals are carcinogenic in properties others cause hair loss and still others dry the scalp.

Most are tested on animals and have adverse effects and yet, are deemed safe for human use. It is suggested by research that, methylisothiazoline, caused brain damage when tested on laboratory rats[2]. It is found in many popular shampoo brands you pick up at the local drugstore. That is why it is recommended that a person not use the same product over a long period of time-mainly because of the side effects it may cause. Natural hair care products are made from plant and herbal extracts and are perfect for use in the long term or short term.

3. Consumer Friendly: Since the ingredients of the natural hair care product are all environmentally friendly and use no chemicals they have no adverse effect on the health. They are also not as expensive as many of the big brands that have to do a lot of testing before releasing the product and the effect on the consumer's hair long term is healthy and without side effects. All in all natural hair care products have all the advantages of making the hair the crowning glory of the consumer.

[1] Stratton, Andrew. Benefits of Natural Hair Care Products (2008) retrieved September 12, 2008 from http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/50458

[2] Adams, Mike Popular shampoos contain toxic chemicals linked to nerve damage (2005) retrieved September 12, 2008 from http://www.naturalnews.com/003210.html