SLS Allergies

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Around the world many people suffer from scalp problems. They range from itching and flaking to blistering and bleeding. If you have ever experienced any of those symptoms, then you will already understand how embarrassing it can be. Most people do in fact experiencing these symptoms during their lifetime and go unnoticed. But when the problem becomes unbearable, it is important to get professional help.

People who suffer from an itchy or flaky scalp may try an SLS-free shampoo. Obviously washing your hair and scalp is one of the easiest things to try and it doesn’t cost a fortune in medications. The chemical sodium lauryl sulphate is in many of the popular brands of shampoo. Check to see if your shampoo contains this chemical. If you need more information on an SLS free shampoo then please check out our homepage where we go in to more detail about it.

Although SLS is great at making our soaps and shampoos foam up, it does have some negative side effects.

It is know that SLS itself is a skin irritant and is frequently used in clinical studies to induce skin irritation. So with this in mind, it really isn’t hard to believe that it may be a problem when applied directly to our scalp. So you may not have an allergy to SLS more so than just the natural irritating properties of it.

After years of using this chemical, you may develop problems such as an itchy or flaking scalp. There are some companies who protest that this chemical has no effect on the scalp but evidence is proving otherwise. There is a push for more SLS free shampoo on the market but it has been slow going. One of these reasons is the price.

If you have allergies to this chemical you may experience symptoms much worse than already described here. To weed out the possibility of an allergenic problem, you should use a shampoo free of SLS for at least 2 months. If you do not notice an improvement by this time, then it may mean there is another reason for your condition. But again, you should always contact a health professional before you experiment or self diagnose yourself.

So there you have it! You may not have an SLS allergy, and in fact, are just experiencing the natural irritative properties of SLS. Try going natural and you will see other great benefits on top of what we have learned.