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Today we are posting an article directed at the Guys out there yet Ladies this affects you too!

This article came to us via an on-line resource called the “How to Naturally Increase Testosterone”.

Men – Is Your Shampoo Causing Low Testosterone?

Hidden deep within all those words you can’t pronounce on the ingredients label of your shampoo bottle is a host of chemicals known as “xenoestrogens”.  These are synthetic forms of the female hormone estrogen but, unlike natural estrogen, these chemical-based “mutant estrogens” are very difficult for your body to dispose of.  Instead, they’re trapped away in your fat cells and disrupt the natural balance of male hormones, literally transforming men into women (no kidding!).

The results can be symptoms like increased body fat (especially in the chest area, commonly known as gynocomastia or “man boobs”),lower sex drive, loss of muscle tissue, and even sexual problems like erectile dysfunction (E.D.).

So what can you do about it?

Step 1:  Avoid These Shampoo Ingredients

Pull out your shampoo bottle and look for these common testosterone-destroying ingredients:

Parabens – Parabens are in 90% of all personal care products and are used as a preservative to increase the shelf life of shampoos and conditioners.  Studies have shown a direct link between paraben exposure and low-testosterone (and even breast cancer). Get rid of any shampoo with an ingredient that ends in “–paraben” (such as methylparaben, butylparaben, and so on).

Sulfates – You’ll find that most shampoos contain an ingredient such as “Sodium Lauryl Sulfate” and “Sodium Laureth Sulfate”.  These are responsible for that thick lather of foam you’re programmed to believe is responsible for cleaning your hair.  They’re also the same ingredient used in car engine degreasers and car-wash soap foams.  But on your head, these sulfates quickly enter your bloodstream and have been linked to everything from excessive estrogen load to malformation of the eyes in children.  Chuck them in the trash!

Propylene Glycol and Polyethylene Glycol – These common “organic” alcohols are used in everything from antifreeze to oven cleaners… and as a fragrance stabilizer for shampoos and lotions.  Unfortunately, they tend to break down the structure of your cells to allow rapid absorption of the other xenoestrogens in your shampoo for a shotgun blast of female hormones straight into your bloodstream.

Here are some additional tips for buying a “testosterone-friendly” shampoo:

• You can search online for natural shampoos.  Just because your shampoo says “Organic” on the front label, doesn’t mean it isn’t guilty of harboring toxic chemicals.  This is a common scam used by greedy hair product companies to fool you into overlooking their estrogen-loaded shampoos and conditioners.  Read the ingredients anyway! Products like AC Hair Care Active Organic Shampoo and Conditioners are a good choice. www.advancedcoloration.com

• Don’t fall prey to believing that you need thick suds to clean your hair.  You don’t!  Natural shampoos don’t lather up like more commercial brands because they don’t contain the toxic foaming agents you want to stay away from.  Your hair will still get clean without the bubbles and you’ll protect your manhood in the process.

Ladies, The same toxic chemicals mentioned in this article affect your hormones too and in general your biochemistry of our body when these toxic chemicals are absorbed via your scalp.

Informed is important! The FDA of the US is not protecting anyone. It is up to you to know how to determine if something is really organic or healthy for you!

If you have any questions or would like to make the switch to a shampoo and conditioner that does not contain these toxic ingredients and that will actually improve the condition of your hair please contact us at info@advancedcoloration.com or 1-877-50-Color. We will assist you in locating a salon to purchase these products from or help you obtain them if a salon that stocks it is not in your area yet.

At AC our corporate mission is to bring “truly” healthy beauty products to people everywhere!