Here in the Philippines, Diethanolamine or DEA can be found in cosmetic products and is used as sunscreen agents. Meaning, if your shampoo or any other cosmetic product is labeled “with UV protection” or something similar, it contains DEA specifically Diethanolamine methoxycinnamate (DEA methoxycinnamate).
You should also read the labels and ingredients lists of any cosmetic product or any other product for that matter, before buying them. Don’t be shy or afraid of asking questions about health risks or other related information about the product to the sales person or dealer. Better yet, write, e-mail, call or look up the manufacturer’s website for more information or to send your concerns, it is your right to be protected as consumers, after all it is your money and health we’re dealing with.
Interesting and quite scary isn’t it? Most of the shampoos we use everyday contains a substance that retards brain development in fetuses. Well, for one thing we boys are safe since we do not get pregnant but once I get married and start to plan on having kids, I’d be worried. Wouldn’t you?
I remember the advice given to me back in highschool by the school nurse. She said that daily use of shampoo should be stopped. Instead, use shampoo once every other day and when using shampoo, put some water on it before applying it on your hair to dilute a little. Too much shampoo get rids of the natural oil that our scalp produces which is good for our hair. For those who couldn’t go through a day without shampooing their hair, use a conditioner instead.
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