Wow! I didn’t realize shampoo could add to face problems! I’ll track this, as well, & change brands!

It’s important for all of us to know about harmful ingredients, whether it’s to deal with rosacea or not. Anything we put on our skins gets to internal organs quickly – I read one place that it can take only 30 seconds! We already breathe and eat enough toxins, so thank you for providing the names of shampoos that eliminate some of the worst ingredients.
There’s a list of other harmful/toxic ingredients on my website at http://www.best-mens-skin-care.com/ingredients.html

How interesting… I knew of the harmful effects of this but not necessarily in conjunction with Rosacea. It makes perfect sense though, and I am trying to figure out my worst triggers right now because I am having a lot of extra problems that seem to be curious as to why now. I had gone back to using traditional shampoo because of the cost of the specialty shampoos and the fact that it is harder to get hair clean with less quantity of product using the non SLS type. But I guess I better go back to the Shikai I was using, it’s so expensive !
Any thoughts from anyone about whether or not the SLS causes the problems from actually being on the skin during the shampooing process, or it lingering in hair after dry and being against face at night for example, or more harmful from just being “in” the bodies system… I am very curious on anyone’s “take” on this…..
Thanks and I’m enjoying your website, by the way….
I gotta get this condition under control- it’s ugly

Theraneem shampoo is also without SLS, and has therapeutic value. I have been ‘researching’ candida. Candida overgrowth may cause rosacea, dandruff, chronic sinus problems, autism??, etc. I am becoming convinced Candida is the cause of many health problems.

I accidently went to the Made from Earth skin care website when looking for something for my research paper, and it was one of the best accidents i ever had. I tried their Organic Tea & Protein Shampoo and loved it….It has a great scent and is gentle on my scalp. Compared to the $30-40i I used to spend on organic shampoo this is an even match at a cheaper price. Best for use to make your hair fuller and fresher….

Another shampoo/conditioner brand you forgot to list as being organic and safe is Naked Naturals. It can be bought at Walgreens,CVS,Rite Aid,and other stores listed on the website I provided. I have just bought the Awapuhi & Lavander shampoo & conditioner for colored treated hair and it smell really good + seems promising in my 1st use. The description says that the lavander stimulates hair growth,my hair is long,but stops about 8 inches past my shoulders and I want it to grow longer,hopefully this shampoo does help it to. Plus Naked Naturals has a pure natural plant protein called Keravis helps strengthen hair 7X more in shampoo and 3x more in conditioner. The whole info on Keravis is on their site.

I personally love Kiss My Face hair products because they feel so natural and smell amazing. It leaves your hair feeling smooth and you can tell the stuff in it doesn’t damage your hair.

Thank you so much for this list! My daughter has a tough time with shampoos with sodium lauryl anything. Her hair gets very oily and her scalp stinks! I did an internet search to find that it is a common problem. So, we are always trying to find shampoos with SLS. This is very helpful. I would also like to add that I’ve read a couple of other recent blogs that say some of these products are no available at Walmart!

I’ve found a great range of products that don’t contain any perfumes, petro chemicals, SLS or parabens. It’s by a company called ‘Essentially Yours’ http://www.essentially-yours.co.uk
and the range is their ‘Fragrance Free’ line. They do a great shampoo that only has 4 ingredients and cleans great! It’s £6.99 for a 250ml bottle. It’s a shame all these special shampoos are so expensive for us who sufer from rosacea/allergies etc.I often wonder too, if the shampoo in ones hair when dry, aggrovates our skin? I asked my derm and he said no. It’s just the hair brushing against the sensitive skin that annoys it but I’m not totally convinced…

I also have a chemical sensitivity to shampoo from the smell (weakens my muscles and makes my nerves more sensitive) and a problem with rosacea on my nose. I have noticed that my nose feels oily and smooth after washing my hair.

I am so excited to learn that Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Laureth Sulphate cause rosacea in some people with sensitive skin.

But I wonder if the other shampoos listed have the other ingredient that is causing my more serious problems when using shampool.

Most of the above shampoos also have paraben which is just as bad. Sephora carries shampoos with no chemicals only natural fruit oils and such. I am very willing to pay a higher price for shampoo and soaps that are free of these bad chemicals.It’s a not so funny joke from products that claim to moisturize while drying out and otherwise harming your skin.

I have cradle cap, i’ve had it almost all my life. But I can’t get rid of it. The best shampoo I have tried was Clairol Daily Defense. It Doesn’t Contain Sodium Lauryl or Laureth Sulfates, but does contain Ammonium Lauryl and Laureth Sulfates. They probably are still just as bad being sulfates and all, but i was reading that sodium lauryl and laureth sulfates could be to blame for my scalp condition and i noticed my hair was mostly flake free when i used this shampoo. but now, they no longer make this shampoo. I also just found out that these chemicals can also cause hair loss! also i know to avoid shampoos with waxes and silicones as well- like tressemme, pantene, garnier fructise, sunsilk, and aussie. even the clarifying versions of these add build ups. thanks for listing some shampoos without these aweful chemicals!

just looked through some shampoo samples i saved and found a few that do not have SLS: Dove and Salon Selectives have Ammonium Lauryl and Laureth Sulfates instead. Also, I have some Aveda Rosemary Mint Shampoo, i used it once, but LOVED it. Also, my Sun Dog Hemp Oil Shampoo doesn’t have SLS in it. It’a a bit watery and i’m not crazy about the smell, but it will get the job done. Plus Hemp Oil is really good for dry skin conditions. I use Hemp Lotion and Body Butter from The Body Shop on my psoriasis and it works better that the nasty ointment I got from my doctor.

I have had Rosacea for a long time and I don’t think it has anything to do with shampoo, but perhaps it does. The big issue for me is: Can you suggest a “safe” shampoo that is also a volumizer? If I don’t use volumizing shampoo, my fine, naturally curly hair lays flat to my scalp and looks awful. But with volumizing, it fluffs up beautifully. Can you help with this??

Judy,

Shampoos that contain SLS may aggravate rosacea if you use the shampoo daily and the shampoo runs over your face when you rinse your hair. It’s often better to use a more gentle shampoo if you can find one. I cannot recommend a safe shampoo that also adds volume, but perhaps some of the readers can make a suggestion.

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I would like to add that another great shampoo + conditioner is from L’Bri Pure n’ Natural. These are ALOE based skin care products. Body Wash, shampoo, lotions, face washes….Check it out! Also, these products dont have water as one of the first ingredients. Natural Scents, no dyes…
Here is my website if anyone is interested!