I didn’t realise how toxic washing my hair actually was.

I always thought the steam and hot water from the shower would wash away the many chemicals in shampoo products and that would be the end of it!

But ignorance is bliss. After doing a lot of research, I now know that shampoo is a toxic storm and terrible for your health and immune system. This is because the natural oils in hair (produced by the immune system) actually act as a protective layer on the scalp and washing these oils away frequently, leaves the skin more vulnerable to absorbing toxins in shampoo.

The problem was that the more I washed my hair, the more I NEEDED to wash it. Each time I was stripping away natural oils, and just like when you cleanse your skin with chemical products, the body tries to replenish with more oil. When my hair is too oily it becomes flat, dull and lifeless and the only way to resurrect my luscious locks is to wash it again.

But, the less you wash the better for your overall health. Plus, who has time to wash their hair every day, then blow dry and add styling products? I am late for work just thinking about it!

How can shampooing be bad for my immune system?

Most commercial shampoo and conditioners contain toxic ingredients; in fact there are 12 really toxic ingredients in most of them. Here are just a few that are found in everyday shampoo:

Sodium-Lauryl-Sulfate

A known skin irritant and is also found in carpet cleaners, stain removers, pesticides and laundry detergent. Anything used to remove stains is potent and harsh and when it’s chemical-based, it’s a recipe for disaster. Not only is this ingredient bad for your health, it’s also a pollutant and toxic to fish and other aquatic animals.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Supposedly “natural” and derived from coconuts, this ingredient was voted “allergen of the year” in 2004 by the American Contact Dermatitis Society. 14 years on and it’s still used in hair and body products.

Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)

A Petroleum-based ingredient often contaminated with pollutants and heavy metals, many of which are known carcinogens linked to a host of cancers.

And these are just a few. Other chemicals include Fragrances, Triclosan, Polysorbates, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Retinyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride and Quaternium-15, the latter being a preservative that the European Union has deemed unsafe

So imagine you wash your hair, sometimes even twice, in hot water and steam then rinse it off and it runs all over your body. It’s the perfect environment for the toxins to be absorbed straight into your body and scalp. Multiply that by 4 days per week or even 7 and you’re massively increasing your body’s toxic load. By this I mean your liver and kidneys are saying “Polyethylene Glycol … hasn’t that been linked to cancer? Quick let’s work overtime to get it out of here!”

Why Dry Shampoo's containing Benzene can be bad for you and your health?

Benzene is a toxic chemical found in many common products, including aerosol dry shampoos. Benzene is a known carcinogen that can cause serious health problems over time. Despite this fact, many popular brands of dry shampoo still contain high levels of benzene, putting consumers at risk every time they use these products. In fact, several aerosol dry shampoos have recently been recalled due to their high levels of benzene and other potentially dangerous chemicals.

Why is benzene so bad for your health? In short, it causes damage to your DNA, which can lead to a number of serious health issues including damage to the central nervous system, and respiratory problems, it can also impair the body's immune system and makes it more prone to disease and infection. Benzene can be especially harmful to children and pregnant women, as it can interfere with normal brain development and disrupt hormone levels.

You should avoid using any aerosol dry shampoo products that contain benzene or other harmful chemicals. Unfortunately, Benzene is less expensive than many other chemical alternatives, making it an appealing choice for many manufacturers. However, given the serious risks associated with Benzene exposure, we should all be doing our best to avoid this toxic chemical whenever possible. Whether that means refusing to use products that contain Benzene or urging lawmakers to crack down on its use in consumer products, we all have a role to play in reducing Benzene exposure for ourselves and our families.

Enter natural, non-toxic dry shampoo

Thankfully, there are Benzene Free Dry Shampoo natural options available that offer all the same benefits without any of the harmful additives. One such product is Black Chicken Remedies Natural Dry Shampoo, this unique product contains a powerful blend of natural ingredients that work together to absorb excess oil, leaving your hair looking healthy, thicker, and more voluminous. Some key ingredients in this amazing dry shampoo include bamboo powder, which acts as an absorbent that also gives your hair volume, fossil shell powder, which contains silica and is great for your hair, clary sage, which regulates sebum production and helps to fight dandruff and an itchy scalp, and rosemary, which stimulates hair growth and prevents premature greying. Whether you are dealing with oily or damaged hair or an itchy scalp or slow hair growth, this innovative dry shampoo can help to give you the head of hair that you have always dreamed of. Unlike many mainstream dry shampoos, Black Chicken Remedies Natural Dry Shampoo isn't filled with nasty chemicals or artificial fragrances.