Nontoxic Miessence Organic
Hair Care Products
Are Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Petroleum Free
Natural
Hair Care Products Made With Herbs and
Essential Oils: Shampoos and
Conditioners, Hair Repair Treatments, Organic Hair Styling Gel, Tangled
Hair Solutions and Scalp Treatments
Do you want soft, glossy, smooth hair that
shines with good health? Let me introduce you to the exceptional line of
Miessence Organics Hair Care Products. This line of all natural shampoos and
conditioners, hair repair and scalp problem treatments and organic styling
gel
products contain absolutely NO synthetic
detergents, artificial preservatives, colors or fragrances, petroleum
by-products, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, tar derivatives or genetically modified ingredients. Nor are
any ingredients tested on animals.
Treat your hair to luxurious, natural
hair care ingredients that cleanse, nourish, protect and strengthen your hair.
Miessence Organic Hair Care products are made with herbs and essential oils
and include shampoos for normal, dry and oily hair, clarifier rinse to seal
the hair shaft and improve scalp problems, conditioners and hair repair
products to eliminate dry hair and split ends and styling gels to help your
hair look its best.
How Safe Are Your Hair Care Products?
When taking a shower or visiting hair salons, it is doubtful
you ever consider the question, "How is this [shampoo, hair dye, styling
gel] affecting my health? Perhaps more people should pay attention to
the products they are using on their hair on a daily basis, as some contain
potentially dangerous chemicals.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a forming agent and one of
the most commonly used chemicals found in hair care products. There are
literally hundreds of scientific articles highlighting its toxicity. It
readily penetrates the dermis. The chemical properties of SLS are such that
it is used in many cleaning agents: car wash soaps, garage floor cleaners,
engine degreasers and 90% of all foam-producing products. Health hazards
caused by SLS include tissue damage that could result in liver, brain, heart
and lung damage in the long-term; eye damage; degradation of the immune
system; severe skin irritation; hair loss and eczema. When absorbed through
the skin Sodium Lauryl Sulfate maintains residual levels in the heart,
liver, lungs and brain. Sodium Lauryl is an animal teratogen (causes birth
defects or malformations)
MIT (methylisothiazolinone)
While the purpose of MIT is to prevent bacteria from
developing, researchers found that contact with it restricted growth of
axons and dendrites of immature nerves found in rat brain cells. The rat
studies also showed that chronic exposure to this chemical led to a
malfunction in the way neurons communicate with one another. One researcher
explained that direct exposure to high concentrations of MIT would irritate
the skin because it can damage skin cells.
MIT (methylisothiazolinone) is found in antimicrobial soaps,
hand soaps, dish soaps and a surprising number of personal care products,
including shampoo and other hair care products. People buy these hair care
products thinking they're protecting themselves from infectious microbes.
They think it makes them immune to viruses and bacteria that might be found
in their bathrooms or kitchens, and, thus, they believe in the mythology of
using antimicrobial soaps to create a sterile environment in their own
homes. (read
more)
Nitrosamines
Hair care products containing as
ingredients amines or amino derivatives, particularly di- or
triethanolamine, may form nitrosamines if they also contain an
ingredient which acts as a nitrosating agent as, for example,
2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol, Onyxide 500),
5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane (Bronidox C) or
tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane (Tris Nitro), or if they are
contaminated with a nitrosating agent, e.g., sodium nitrite. Amines and
their derivatives are mostly present in creams, cream lotions, hair
shampoos and cream hair conditioners. The nitrosation may occur
during manufacture or during product storage.
Many nitrosamines have been
determined to cause cancer in laboratory animals. They have also been
shown to penetrate the skin. Nitrosamines can lead to developmental
and reproductive toxicity, allergies,
immunotoxicity and endocrine disruption. Nitrosamine contamination
became an issue in early 1977. In a study of 29 cosmetic creams and
lotions, N-Nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) was determined in 27.
Hair Dyes
Long-term use of hair dye promotes lymphatic cancer, says
new research from Yale University. The finding isn't surprising: the toxic
ingredients used in hair dyes have long been known to be highly
carcinogenic. It's yet another example of the health dangers of personal
care products like deodorant, perfume, shampoo and soap, all of which
contain toxic ingredients that are inevitably absorbed through the skin and
enter the bloodstream.
Yale researchers have found that lifetime users of hair
coloring products have an increased risk of developing non-Hodgkin's
lymphoma (NHL), a cancer that attacks the lymphatic system, part of the
body's immune system. This is the first study to examine the impact of hair
dye use with time period of use as a key factor. Source:
Science Daily
Chlorine and Hair
"One out of every two clients
coming into the salon has chlorine damage to their hair," says Vancouver's
top hairdresser Derek London. "It's almost the same as oxidation from
peroxide burning, except chlorine adds density to the hair. You see a lot of
breakage and splitting. The chlorine makes hair shiny like fiberglass. Hair
tangles when it's shampooed and becomes difficult to comb."
Find out how to remove chlorine and other harmful substances from your
shower or bath water.
Chlorine Removing
Shower and Bath Filters
Miessence Organic Hair Care Products are Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS)
Free, Petroleum Free and Completely Non-Toxic

At last, there is a sodium
laureth sulfate-free (SLS) shampoo and hair conditioner. Miessence Organics includes chemical-free,
nontoxic, all natural shampoos and conditioners made with certified organic ingredients. Miessence
hair care products are an organic alternative to the
undesirable toxic ingredients used in most cosmetics. Miessence hair care
treatments are energized with the vitality of clean (pesticide-free) and potent
ingredients, using only certified organic cold-pressed and unrefined oils
and therapeutic grade herb and flower extracts freshly pressed from
certified organic fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs and flowers, retaining all the
vitamins, minerals and other bioactive nutrients. Miessence all natural
hair care products contain absolutely NO synthetic detergents, artificial
preservatives, colors or fragrances, petroleum by-products, tar derivatives
or genetically modified ingredients. Nor are any ingredients tested on
animals.
"I want to let you know how absolutely rapt I am with
all your hair care products. I have used them all; I am a hairstylist
and I am about to open my own salon and I am so looking forward to being
able to recommend them to clients. I will be keeping your shampoos
and conditioners at my shampoo basins in the salon. It's great to
actually feel the difference in my hair. It feels like hair should
feel." -- Tracey, Brisbane
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Miessence
Desert Flower Shampoo for Dry or Damage Hair
Miessence
natural dry hair shampoo is ultra mild for daily use, mild
enough even for babies and children. This dry hair care solution
gently cleanses and moisturizes the hair, while restoring luster
and hydrating dry and damaged ends.
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Miessence
Lemon Myrtle Shampoo for Oily Hair
Miessence
Lemon Myrtle Shampoo is for oilier hair types, or for when you have
been using a few too many styling products. The invigorating aroma
of organic lemon myrtle will revitalize you. |
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Miessence
Certified Organic Clarify Hair Rinse
For
oily hair or problem scalps, Miessence Certified Organic Clarify Hair
Rinse balances hair pH, removes excess oils, closes the hair shaft
and helps to detangle the hair, leaving the hair clean and glossy. |
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Miessence
Hair Conditioner
Shine
Herbal Hair Conditioner hydrates and protects the hair, promotes
luster and body with organic herbs and naturally balances the pH.
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Miessence
Certified Organic B5 Hair Repair for Damaged or Brittle Hair
Rebuilds
strength and body, conditions and moisturizes damaged hair, imparts
luster and softens dry, brittle ends to repair breakage. Protects
hair against the heat of hairdryers. |
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Miessence
Certified Organic Shape Styling Gel
Conditions,
protects and nourishes the hair with certified organic ingredients,
while you style your hair! Miessence natural hair gel provides
medium body and hold for most hair types.
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Dangerous Beauty: Cosmetics and
Personal Care
An eye-opening expose of some of the most common ingredients used in
today's personal care products. |
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The Chemical Maze Shopping Companion
A guide to food additives and cosmetic ingredients.
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NOTE: If the label says:
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100% Organic.
The product contains only organically produced ingredients. It may bear
the USDA Organic seal.
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Certified Organic. The product
contains at least 95% organic ingredients. The USDA Organic seal may be
used.
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Made with Organic
Ingredients. Contains at least 70% organic ingredients. The product
does not qualify to carry the USDA organic seal.
Miessence Clarify Rinse, Protect B5 Hair Repair and
Shape Hair Styling Gel are all Certified Organic and bear the USDA seal.
The shampoos and hair conditioner are made with 70% or greater organic
ingredients. Ingredients not certified
organic are either wild-crafted or are natural minerals not subject to
certification.
What's So Special About Miessence
Products?
Read more about the manufacturer of Miessence:
Organic and Natural Enterprises Group (ONE
Group).
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