When it comes to thinning hair, every ingredient counts. Many popular shampoos contain harsh additives that can actually make hair loss worse. Here are four ingredients you should steer clear of:
1. Sulfates
Commonly found as sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate, these cleansing agents strip your scalp of its natural oils. While they create that satisfying lather, they can also leave your scalp dry, irritated, and prone to inflammation—conditions that weaken hair follicles over time.
2. Silicones
Silicones coat the hair to make it look shiny and smooth, but over time they build up on the scalp and block follicles. This buildup can suffocate the root and disrupt healthy hair growth, especially in already-thinning areas.
3. Parabens
Used to extend shelf life, parabens are known hormone disruptors. Because hormone imbalances are closely tied to hair loss (especially in women), avoiding parabens is a must for supporting scalp health.
4. Alcohol
Not all alcohols are bad, but short-chain alcohols like isopropyl alcohol are extremely drying. They dehydrate the scalp and hair shaft, leaving your strands brittle and more prone to breakage.
Choose Smarter for Your Scalp
At Hair Restoration Laboratories, our Hair Restore Shampoo is 100% free from sulfates, silicones, parabens, and harsh alcohols. Instead, it’s powered by our proprietary DHT Halting Technology®—formulated to block the hormone DHT, which is one of the leading causes of hair loss.
Take control of your hair health by starting at the root. Literally.
