Toxic Shampoo Ingredients Harm Health and Environment.
In 2023, Carly Fraser from Live Love Fruit reviewed research on harmful chemicals in shampoos, focusing on sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, and synthetic fragrances. These are linked to skin irritation, hormone disruption, and environmental damage, with studies showing SLS causes skin sensitivity in 40% of users, and parabens mimic estrogen, raising breast cancer risk by 10-20% in some lab tests.
Phthalates, found in 75% of shampoos, are tied to reproductive issues and disrupt hormones by up to 30% in animal studies, while formaldehyde (a preservative) is a known carcinogen linked to higher leukemia risk. Synthetic fragrances can trigger allergies and asthma in 20-30% of sensitive people, and these chemicals pollute water systems, harming aquatic life.
Choose natural, SLS- and paraben-free shampoos to protect your health and the planet.