Organic hair products the facts

Organic hair products are best! - Hype or the smart choice?

We are increasingly faced with the choice of organic vs traditional products. Food, cosmetics, clothes and furniture are just a few of the commodities that now offer a sometimes confusing and bewildering array of options.

The UK organic market is the third largest in Europe after Germany and Italy. In 2006, almost £2.5 billion worth of organic products were sold in the UK - an increase of 22 per cent on 2005.

This growth is continuing as consumers are becoming more informed as they begin to understand the harmful effects that non-organic products can have on their bodies and the environment. This is resulting in a shift towards natural and organic goods.

So do organic hair products really live up to the hype?

Traditional off-the-shelf hair care products contain, to varying degrees, chemicals that can cause serious harm. Potentially harmfull chemicals often found in the most popular brands include:

• Derivatives of Lauryl Alcohol - corrodes hair follicles, irritates the oil glands, drys scalp and causes hair loss
• Ammonium/sodium Lauryl Sulphates - causes skin irritation
• Methylisothiazoline - may cause nerve damage
• Propylene Glycol - antifreeze
• Parabens - a preservative that's potentially harmful
• Olefin Sulfonate - deodorized kerosene

'Please take a look at this independent report'

Take a moment to check your bathroom cabinet to see if any of these nasty ingredients are lurking in your favourite products. Any shocks?

But do not panic, all is not lost. Once you know what ingredients to avoid it becomes a mission of seeking out healthier, natural alternatives.

However, when shopping for organic hair products we recommend that you continue to be vigilant and carefully read ingredient labels. Even though some products claim to be all natural or organic, not all of them strictly adhere to this promise. Typically, if there are more than nine or ten ingredients listed, the product most likely contains at least some synthetic materials.

The benefits of organic, natural hair care products

True organic hair care products offer a wealth of benefits for your hair and scalp that will be immediately noticeable. For starters they can help to revive your hair and scalp from years of harsh treatment caused by the use of traditional products. Organic products gently infuse your hair follicles and skin cells with natural minerals, herbal extracts, and oils.

Benefits include:

• Non-irritant
• More gentle on the skin
• Contains extra vitamins
• Free of toxic chemicals
• Stimulates new hair growth
• No residue build-up when rinsing
• Natural extracts wholesome and vibrant

Some ingredients to look out for :

• Pure jojoba extract for moisture rich hair
• Tea tree oil for deep cleansing properties
• Pure orange mint soft and gentle on the hair
• Pure organic wheat extract for tangle free hair
• Pure bamboo extract for extra texture and control
• Pure essential lavender oil replenishes and moisturises
• Pure soy and wheat extracts for extra body and strength

We can only conclude that organic, natural products are definitely the smart choice. When you select organic hair products over the traditional options, you are not only choosing the healthier alternative for your hair and skin,you are also helping the environment by letting bio-degradable substances go down the drain and not harsh chemicals.

So why not try out 'Purepact organic hair care products' today - Caroline Yeoman - Marketing Consultant.