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If you struggle with thinning hair, checking the shampoo you are using for harmful ingredients is an important first step in improves the overall look and feel of your hair. Certain hair products, especially shampoos, can contain ingredients that lead to scalp irritation and can strip your hair of necessary oils, both of which can lead to thinning hair.
With that in mind, keep reading for the one shampoo you should throw away asap to stop thinning hair!
Sodium Chloride
Sodium chloride is one ingredient you should be wary of when picking out a shampoo because it can irritate your scalp, making it dry.
When your scalp isn't healthy, your hair probably isn't either. Your scalp feeling dry and itchy can also be an indicator of how healthy your hair is.
According to Nutrafol, "Sodium chloride is another name for salt. Sodium chloride in shampoo and conditioner is mainly there to make the consistency thicker. Salt can make an already-sensitive scalp dry and itchy, which can eventually cause hair loss."
With that in mind, if you are experiencing scalp irritation and are noticing thinning hair, it's a good idea to check your shampoo ingredients for sodium chloride.
Instead, look for shampoos that contain natural and non-toxic ingredients to help protect your hair and scalp against unhealthy chemicals that can harm your hair health.
