Do You Really Want Betaine And  Phthalates In Your Shampoo??

BETAINE

Most shampoos contain a lathering agent called BETAINE, and they're fine for about 60% of the U.S. population. But for the rest who develop a betaine allergy, even a product created for the most sensitive skins can cause a red rash around the eyes and along the neck, with flaking, peeling, and itching. If you have this kind of contact dermatitis that just won't go away, avoiding betaine filled products is a must!

PHTHALATES

PHTHALATES (pronounced thowl-ates) are under attack by some environmental advocacy groups, for the dangers they might pose.  Studies have suggested that phthalates can cause reproductive birth defects and some activists believe they may cause reproductive problems in boys and early puberty in girls. The federal government doesn't limit their use.  Sadly, the chemicals often don't appear on product labels. That's because retail products aren't required to list individual ingredients of fragrances, which are a common phthalate source.

What's The Solution?

Learn to read the labels of the products you purchase for yourself and your family!  Try to stick with naturally made products rather than the highly commercialized and highly advertised products with chemical filled ingredients.  Today you've learned about 2 such ingredients to stay away from.