Hair Care & Skin Care Surfactants
There are many surfactants that shampoos, soaps and skin cleansers use. Many of these are harsh. Here is a good guide to picking a product that has a good cleanser.
Ammonium laurel sulfate- very harsh
Sodium laurel sulfate- very harsh
Sodium laureth sulfate- much milder
Tea Laurel Sulfate- stay away from TEA
Olefin Sulfate- great choice
Decyl Glucoside- gentle enough for babies
Mangosteen Skin Care products are great for scavenging free radicals on a daily basis. You should know that mangosteen is the strongest bio available anti oxidant.
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Which herbs and oils do you want in a shampoo?
Here are some of the herbal extracts in shampoos that can actually help with the condition of the scalp!
Aloe vera-
Fenugreek- a stimulant that increases blood flow to the root of the hair.
Ivy burdock- a deep cleanser that can help block hormones that cause hair problems in the scalp.
Emu oil- loaded with omega 3's and essential fatty acids that are needed for cell reproduction. Many claim that it darkens gray hair and awakens hair follicles.
Ginseng-
Gotu Kula-
Jojoba oil-
Marigold extracts- soothes inflammation in the scalp and works well for dry hair
Thyme-
Sage-
Spirulina
Zinc pca (an amino acid derivative)
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Well Known Herbs
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The herb guide is not considered final or exhaustive. Further research should be done before using the herbs in your own formulas. We suggest contacting a master herbalist!
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