P.S. All of our products here at H&B are 100% paraben, microbead and SLS free, just in case! Summary Whether you choose to buy skin care products that contain parabens is a call you alone have to make. In recent years there has been a growing demand for cosmetics and skincare that don’t contain these ingredients. Dry scalps can be caused by a number of different factors, including dry wintery air, irritants in products or even indoor heating If you do want to exfoliate with dry skin, then look for products containing milder exfoliators, like bromelain, willow bark, papain, allantoin and citric acid. 6

Eat more omega-3s and omega-6s. These essential fatty acids help retain water in the skin and keep it moisturised. Parabens have been under the spotlight for nearly two decades as people question whether they pose a risk to our health or not. As usual Samoan coconut oil and cocoa butter make an appearance, along with a host of other divine ingredients. Each shampoo bar is equivalent to 3 bottles of liquid shampoo. Make your shampoo bar last longer by storing it in Ethique's In-Shower Container, made from bamboo and cornstarch. Astringents tone and tighten the skin by pulling water from the upper layers of the skin. They tend to dry the skin out, so should be avoided by those with dry scalps or skin. Look out for salt, alcohol and witch hazel. 7 SummaryAnother ingredient to look out for is an occlusive, which can help prevent the skin from losing hydration through evaporation. Inspired by the vibrant city of New York and its core values of individuality, positivity and transparency, Briogeo’s dreams up hair care heroes for all – leaving no tresses behind. Committed to innovation and inclusivity, the brand’s formulas not only shield your strands, but protect planet Earth’s inhabitants too. How? By only using cruelty-free ingredients, which are 90 to 100 percent naturally derived. Use warm water in the shower/bath rather than piping hot water, as this can strip more oil from the skin and increase the chances of it becoming more dehydrated

Coconut oil is full of nourishing essential fatty acids and vitamins to help moisturise the skin, whereas olive oil is rich in antioxidants that help protect the skin. 2 Independent expert scientific panels have conducted safety assessments on different members of the paraben family several times and confirmed their safety. Only the specific parabens which have undergone a rigorous safety assessment are allowed to be used in the UK and the reason why some parabens have not been authorised for use in the UK is simply because they have not been investigated.

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She shared in her Ethique review, “It doesn’t weigh down my hair or feel oily after a day. My husband loves how it lathers. While there is a scent, it’s not overwhelming like others. I tried other Ethique shampoo bars and this is still my favorite.” Man-made parabens used in cosmetics are identical to those found in nature – out bodies change them into natural PHBA and eliminates them in the same way. Summary Another customer hugely appreciates this brand’s mission while also feeling relieved to find products that didn’t irritate her skin. Sometimes other ingredient names are used but you can easily tell because they’ll end in ‘paraben’. Popular occlusives include dimethicone, petrolatum, lanolin, tea tree oil, candelilla, almond oil, beeswax and avocado oil.