ingredients to avoid:

  1. Sulfates - These are harsh detergents commonly found in shampoos that can strip the hair of its natural oils and cause dryness.

  2. Silicones - These are synthetic ingredients that can create a buildup on the hair and prevent moisture from penetrating the hair shaft.

  3. Alcohols - Certain types of alcohol, such as SD alcohol and denatured alcohol, can be drying to the hair.

  4. Mineral oil - This is a heavy oil that can clog the hair follicles and prevent the hair from receiving nutrients.

  5. Petroleum jelly - This is another heavy ingredient that can suffocate the hair and prevent moisture from penetrating the hair shaft.

  6. Parabens - These are preservatives that have been linked to hormone disruption and other health concerns.

  7. Synthetic fragrances - These can be irritating to the scalp and may contain allergens.

Sulfates that should be avoided:

  • Alkylbenzene sulfonates

  • ammonium cocoyl sulfate

  • ammonium dodecyl sulfate

  • ammonium laureth sulfate

  • ammonium lauryl sulfate

  • ammonium salt

  • ammonium xylene-sulfonate

  • dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate

  • ethyl peg-15 cocamine sulfate

  • monododecyl ester

  • sodium alkyl sulfate

  • sodium c12-18 alkyl sulfate

  • sodium cetearyl sulfate

  • sodium coceth sulfate

  • sodium coco sulfate

  • sodium laureth sulfate

  • sodium laureth-40 sulfate

  • sodium lauryl sulfate

  • sodium myreth sulfate

  • sodium polystyrene sulfate

  • sodium xylene-sulfonate

  • tea dodecylbenzenesulfonate

  • tea lauryl sulfate

  • tea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate

  • triethanolamine lauryl sulfate

Silicones that should be avoided:

  • Dimethicone

  • Bisaminopropyl dimethicone

  • Cetearyl methicone

  • Cetyl Dimethicone

  • Cyclopentasiloxane

  • Stearoxy Dimethicone

  • Stearyl Dimethicone

  • Trimethylsilylamodimethicone

  • Amodimethicone

  • Dimethiconol

  • Behenoxy Dimethicone

  • Phenyl trimethicone

  • Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane

  • Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone

  • Polysilicone-15

  • Parsol SLX

  • Bis-Amino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone