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http://www.organicsaustraliaonline.com. ... ry58_1.htm
what do you "experts" think of this stuff
is it harmful??????????
what do you "experts" think of this stuff
is it harmful??????????
whadya think
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Let's examine the ingredients... First one is water, so we'll skip that.
2) The second ingredient is henna extract, which is an herbal dye used in some hair colorings and for temporary skin tattoos.
3) I did a Google on the next ingredient, and according to the Schlumberger "Oilfield Dictionary", hydroxyethylcellulose is:
1. n. [Drilling Fluids] ID: 1780
The next one lists "Modified Hydroxyethylcellulose Proven Performance as a Thickener for Latex Paints" and the third lists Hydroxyethylcellulose as a Protective Colloid in Emulsion Polymerization.
The next listing that came up was from the Centers for Disease Control, listing the chemical as part of a "National Occupational Exposure Survey, by Numbers of Employees. Not promising.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to treat conditions where not enough tears are produced to keep the eye lubricated and clean.
Then finally, a listing at the bottom of he page from netdoctor.co.uk saying that 'Hydroxyethylcellulose lubricates the surface of the eye in the same way as natural tears. It can therefore be used to relieve the dryness and pain associated with reduced or abnormal tear production.'
4) As for Cocoamphopropionate, there are a few listings mentioning it as an ingredient in shampoos, then a listing from infochems.com saying 'Its ability to couple nonionic surfactants into moderately high levels of electrolyte make it useful for heavy duty surface cleaners such as truck/auto cleaners' and that in its normal state it is an odory 'viscous amber liquid.' Okay, let's move on, shall we?
5) Polysorbate 20 is an emulsifier. That is, it allows oily substances to readily break up into thinner liquids, such as water.
6) Propylene glycol, I have learned from my Google adventures today, is not JUST your friendly Minoxidil additive that we have all come to know and love. It is also a primary ingredient in some vehicular anti-freezes, according to the webpage for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. This webpage also says that it is the same sh*t used to de-ice aircraft, is used to make polyester, and as a cleaning solvent for the plastics and paint industries. Before you all go dump out your containers of Minoxidil, fear not. The webpage says that it is safe and has been approved in the FDA not only for medicinal applications, but for use in foods as a solvent for food colorings and artificial flavors. This intrigued me, so I went to the Tom's of Maine Factsheet which states 'Propylene glycol is a derivative of natural gas. It is commonly used in a variety of consumer products and food products, including deodorants, pharmaceuticals, moisturizing lotions, and fat-free ice cream and sour cream products.' Fascinating chemical. And on top of all that, it helps regrow hair.
7) And on to the kicker... The top listing for 'Dowicil 200' was from the Dow chemical company, who apparently makes it. Dowicil 200 is apparently what they refer to as a 'Biocide'. It is used in the metal fabrication industry to kill living organisms that are on products, and is also a common component of household and personal care items as a preservative. In other words, it prolongs shelf life by keeping little buggers from spoiling the broth. And what a lovely broth it is!
It sounds fine to me. Seriously. All of these substances are 100% normal. But it does make me wonder why we're all getting cancer nowadays.
2) The second ingredient is henna extract, which is an herbal dye used in some hair colorings and for temporary skin tattoos.
3) I did a Google on the next ingredient, and according to the Schlumberger "Oilfield Dictionary", hydroxyethylcellulose is:
1. n. [Drilling Fluids] ID: 1780
The next one lists "Modified Hydroxyethylcellulose Proven Performance as a Thickener for Latex Paints" and the third lists Hydroxyethylcellulose as a Protective Colloid in Emulsion Polymerization.
The next listing that came up was from the Centers for Disease Control, listing the chemical as part of a "National Occupational Exposure Survey, by Numbers of Employees. Not promising.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to treat conditions where not enough tears are produced to keep the eye lubricated and clean.
Then finally, a listing at the bottom of he page from netdoctor.co.uk saying that 'Hydroxyethylcellulose lubricates the surface of the eye in the same way as natural tears. It can therefore be used to relieve the dryness and pain associated with reduced or abnormal tear production.'
4) As for Cocoamphopropionate, there are a few listings mentioning it as an ingredient in shampoos, then a listing from infochems.com saying 'Its ability to couple nonionic surfactants into moderately high levels of electrolyte make it useful for heavy duty surface cleaners such as truck/auto cleaners' and that in its normal state it is an odory 'viscous amber liquid.' Okay, let's move on, shall we?
5) Polysorbate 20 is an emulsifier. That is, it allows oily substances to readily break up into thinner liquids, such as water.
6) Propylene glycol, I have learned from my Google adventures today, is not JUST your friendly Minoxidil additive that we have all come to know and love. It is also a primary ingredient in some vehicular anti-freezes, according to the webpage for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. This webpage also says that it is the same sh*t used to de-ice aircraft, is used to make polyester, and as a cleaning solvent for the plastics and paint industries. Before you all go dump out your containers of Minoxidil, fear not. The webpage says that it is safe and has been approved in the FDA not only for medicinal applications, but for use in foods as a solvent for food colorings and artificial flavors. This intrigued me, so I went to the Tom's of Maine Factsheet which states 'Propylene glycol is a derivative of natural gas. It is commonly used in a variety of consumer products and food products, including deodorants, pharmaceuticals, moisturizing lotions, and fat-free ice cream and sour cream products.' Fascinating chemical. And on top of all that, it helps regrow hair.
7) And on to the kicker... The top listing for 'Dowicil 200' was from the Dow chemical company, who apparently makes it. Dowicil 200 is apparently what they refer to as a 'Biocide'. It is used in the metal fabrication industry to kill living organisms that are on products, and is also a common component of household and personal care items as a preservative. In other words, it prolongs shelf life by keeping little buggers from spoiling the broth. And what a lovely broth it is!
It sounds fine to me. Seriously. All of these substances are 100% normal. But it does make me wonder why we're all getting cancer nowadays.
thinstinks
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now that is a SOLID response
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Now in the future, you can answer your own question thinstinks! 
Here's an interesting article on how to evaluate a product for legitimacy. Gardener did the logical thing. Analyzed the ingredients.
http://www.hairlosstalk.com/newsletter/article213.htm
HairLossTalk.com
Here's an interesting article on how to evaluate a product for legitimacy. Gardener did the logical thing. Analyzed the ingredients.
http://www.hairlosstalk.com/newsletter/article213.htm
HairLossTalk.com