Shampoo is an integral first step in a healthy haircare routine, and but we often overlook the actual ingredients that we put in our hair! Recent bouts of dandruff and hair loss have made me look more closely at my ingredient lists, particularly what I am using to cleanse my already fragile strands.
Once I discovered all the scary chemicals that name-brand shampoos use, I knew I had to make a switch. Now, I shower with Prose, because they use quality ingredients and made-to-order formulas for your specific hair needs.
Here are four harmful ingredients to avoid in your hair care products (and why Prose is the better alternative):
1. Mineral Oils That Clog Your Pores
Mineral oil is an inactive ingredient commonly used in hair care as a moisturizing agent because it’s a cheap by-product of gasoline production. However, mineral oils can clog your pores, give you bad skin and dry out your hair over time.
There are much better ways to boost hydration and shine, like the coconut oil and jojoba that Prose uses to lock in moisture and nourish your strands.
2. Detergents That Give You Frizzy, Brittle Hair
Sulfates are very strong detergents that create that satisfying lather, but they strip your hair of its natural oils. Shampoos with sulfates can make your hair frizzy and brittle. You might notice that the color starts to fade too.
Prose, on the other hand, uses natural surfactants that lather up without stripping hair. There’s sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, which is derived from coconuts, and sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, a foam booster naturally derived. These make for shampoos that thoroughly cleanse hair of dirt and product buildup without the damaging effects of harsh sulfates.
3. Sodium Chloride for a Dry, Itchy Scalp
Sodium chloride, more commonly known as salt, is added to shampoos and conditioners mainly as a cheap way to thicken the consistency. Salt can aggravate a sensitive scalp making it dry and itchy.
Prose instead uses hydroxyethylcellulose, derived from the cell wall of plants, to give its products the desired consistency and satisfying slip, without the irritating side effects.
4. Preservatives That Cause Allergic Reactions
Parabens are a common preservative to prevent bacteria from growing in cosmetics and shampoos. Parabens can cause allergic reactions and are suspected endocrine disruptors, potentially toxic for the reproductive system.
Instead of harmful parabens, Prose formulas use sodium benzoate, a gentler, man-made preservative.
So...Why Prose?
I have become a huge fan of Prose products as they have changed my hair for the better. Prose lets you take back control of the ingredients found in hair care by tailoring your formulas to your unique needs, without including harmful or unnecessary ingredients.
With Prose, you are getting only nourishing, repairing nutrients such as hyaluronic acid, plant collagen, apple cider vinegar, grapeseed oil, and more.
My Personalized Prose Formula
My fragile, chemically-damaged strands need strengthening, so biotin is a key ingredient in my shampoo and silk proteins are included in my conditioner. My Prose shampoo creates a soft lather and rinses clean, while the conditioner detangles all the knots in my fine hair. Brushing through it was a breeze and took no time at all.
Even when I air dry, my hair feels soft, and hydrated, and frizz is much more manageable. If you are sensitive to fragrances in your hair care, you can opt for everything to be unscented. The customization options are endless.
My Prose Takeaway!
What I love about Prose is that they emphasize high-quality, effective ingredients without harsh chemicals and unnecessary fillers.
What you receive in your products is everything your scalp craves for strong, healthy hair. Head over to Prose to take their online consultation and start your hair journey today!
