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Choose a safe shampoo

Remember when washing your hair was simple? Just pick a product off the shelf and bring it home. Now there is growing concern about a family of preservatives, called parabens, used in small amounts in some shampoos (and soaps, conditioners, and cosmetics). When absorbed into the body, parabens are a suspected hormone disruptor. If you are concerned about parabens, start by closely reading ingredients: Consider avoiding products that contain methyl-, propyl-, butyl-, ethyl-, or isobutylparaben, and opt instead for paraben-free alternatives such as Avalon Organics’ line (look for the Consciousness in Cosmetics seal) or Jason Lavender Shampoo Hair Strengthening.

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