Your Bathroom Shelves Are Lying To You — What’s Really In “Natural” Pro
It shouldn’t be said often enough. There is no shortage of individuals that are able to analyze labels for their morning cereal and other junk food products just as well as any health expert. These are the same individuals who have no problem using dangerous shampoos and perfumed lotions and creams in the shower. The skin is the largest organ on the body. And whatever it absorbs goes right into the bloodstream. But for some reason, personal care items have managed to get a free pass. Not anymore. First, Some Inconvenient Facts About “Gentle” and “Natural” Walk into any pharmacy in Delhi and pick up ten bottles labelled “gentle,” “natural,” or “herbal.” Flip each one over. Start reading. Sodium lauryl sulfate — in at least six of them, guaranteed. Originally developed as an engine degreaser. Now it’s in toothpaste and shampoo because it creates satisfying foam. Your scalp doesn’t actually need foam. Foam is a marketing texture. We like it because it feels like something is happening. Pa...