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It’s likely that the words ‘organic’ and ‘natural’ hair products already sound familiar to you. You’ve heard of these terms at one point or another, as the topic of organic and eco-friendly products is becoming a growing trend. The world of clean beauty is booming, thanks to an abundance of both up-and-coming and established hair care brands which are taking responsibility into their own hands.
On the market, there’s an abundance of safer alternatives with responsibly-sourced ingredients and the only question is: Can we truly benefit from using them? Well, if you want healthy and radiant hair, you can. Here is everything you need to know about organic hair care to help you decide whether it’s worth to make a switch.
Organic hair products are free from sulphates, parabens, alcohol, silicone and other synthetic chemicals present in traditional hair products. The quality organic hair care products on the market contain natural ingredients such as proteins, essential oils, vitamins, fruit extracts and other goodness. All these ingredients are amazing nutrients for your hair.
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It also means that those ingredients are grown on organic farms using more traditional farming techniques. Organic farms maintain soil fertility, healthy plants, happy animals and any processing must be done in an environmentally friendly manner.
Important note: Don’t trust the product just because there’s ‘Organic’ written on it. All organic products are not created equal, and sometimes companies use the term “organic” as a marketing ploy to make you buy the stuff. You need to read the ingredients listed on the label to know exactly what are you buying.
Organic products don’t just give the illusion of healthier hair as regular shampoos and conditioners do. While some products packed with silicones and sulphates may feel like they are doing wonders in the first few weeks, eventually your hair will become dull and lifeless because it’s been exposed to harsh chemicals.
On the other hand, natural and organic hair products are gentler and will not strip your hair from its protective oils. You might not notice it immediately, but over time, organic hair products will provide lasting effects in terms of hair health and appearance.
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Why are parabens widely used in hair care products? The answer to this is simple – longer shelf life. Anything designed to live long on the shelves isn’t good for your health. Parabens can also be absorbed by your body and in case of allergies, may cause skin or eye irritations.
Sulphates are also present in traditional shampoo with the aim to create a lathering effect to remove oil and dirt from your hair. But at the same time, this strips the hair from its natural oils which are crucial for keeping it healthy.
The good news is that organic shampoo doesn’t contain the dangerous SLS ingredient, which means that they won’t lather up. But don’t worry – that doesn’t mean they won’t clean your hair. Your hair will be clean and shiny as before.
It is recommended to change your usual shampoo technique, though. As the foaming won’t be quite the same, using half of the usual amount and doing it twice creates a foamier effect and cleaner finish. Think of this as doing a double cleanse for your scalp – concentrate on thoroughly massaging your shampoo into the scalp and rinse gently. This makes a massive difference in terms of product effectiveness when making the switch.
Going silicone-free can be particularly hard for someone who strives to find smoothness and frizz control, but the health of your locks is worth trying it. You can look for Crambe Abyssinian oil instead which has a unique molecular structure that gives hair a smooth finish.
Besides stripping the hair natural oils, heavy chemicals in traditional hair care products dry out the scalp as well. If you have sensitive skin or a skin condition known as psoriasis then this can have a serious impact on your problem. Organic products contain various soothing oils and other ingredients that nourish the scalp.
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If your hair is coloured, you should be using organic hair care. When colouring with harsh elements such as ammonia, then treating your hair with organic products provide a healthy break from the use of chemicals. Better yet, you may find the colouring that contains natural ingredients and avoid issues with fast-fading colour.
When washed away, the ingredients in non-organic hair products eventually end up in waterways and may have a negative impact on the environment and even harm marine life. Organic and natural hair products are more environmentally friendly as they do not contain toxic pollutants and are kept in biodegradable and recycled packaging.
Going organic with your hair care does take some time to get used to. But it will make a tremendous difference not only for your own health but also the environment.
