How to Choose an Organic Shampoo

When someone mentions organic, fruits or vegetables typically come to mind first, not shampoo. However, most shampoos sold in drug, grocery or mass merchandiser stores contain harmful ingredients unknown to consumers. Considering this, organic shampoo should become a standard addition to one's organic shopping list.

Things You'll Need

• Desire to be more health-conscious

Instructions

1. Go to a health food store such as the national chain Whole Foods Market to find the greatest selection of organic shampoo. Most grocery, drug, and mass merchandiser stores do not carry a variety of organic shampoo brands.

2. Read the ingredients on the labels before purchasing an organic shampoo. A true organic shampoo will be free of synthetic fragrances, preservatives such as diazolidinyl urea, carcinogen precursors or artificial colors.

3. Look for natural fragrances such as lavender and jasmine oils, vegetarian soaps and proteins, coconut oil, filtered or deionized water and antioxidant vitamins for preservatives. Other natural beneficial ingredients are green tea for conditioning, rosemary for dandruff treatment, white camellia oil for moisturizing and ginseng for better manageability.

4. Select an organic shampoo best suited for your hair type and needs. Some recommended brands by industry professionals include Aubrey Organics, Burt's Bees and Aveda.

Tips & Warnings

• Organic shampoos are also a better alternative for baby hair care.

• A product is not organic if it does not have the USDA certified label.