need hypoallergenic shampoo, please

[Guest guest]

Greetings. I have been lurking for months and have learned a lot.

 

Now, I need specific help. I have dermatological sensitivities. In other

works, sometime I

itch and sometimes I even break out.

 

Now, I seem to be having a problem with my wonderful and favored Original Prell,

which

is what another dermatologically-challenged woman I know has used for a good

long

time. Or course, I was using it for years and years before I because

dermatologically-

challenged because I have really porous hair which absorbs everything. Prell is

the best

for not leaving your hair tacky.

 

So maybe it is just time to switch.

Or !!! Maybe I am becoming allergic to my hair!! (My husband believes I am

allergic to

everything, anyway.)

 

Any suggestions?

 

Also, this itching is more like on my neck and back, where the hair rests, like

right now

as it dries, or when it gets on my neck when I sleep, not so much on my scalp.

Though

that is somewhat itchier also.

 

And no, I really don't want to cut it. That would mean I would have to deal

with it all the

time instead of just tying it back. Plus, I think the long hair is part of what

fools people

about my age :-) So cutting it off is not an option.

 

Thanks to you all, my new buddies!

 

Kate Kirk

[Guest guest]

First I'd get off the chemical shampoos altogether and try organic

ones. Aubrey and Woodstock are both good.

Then if you still have a chronic skin issue, constitutional

homeopathy can most likely resolve it.

Liz

 

, " ladybluexxx "

<ladyblue wrote:

>

> Greetings. I have been lurking for months and have learned a lot.

>

> Now, I need specific help. I have dermatological sensitivities.

In other works, sometime I

> itch and sometimes I even break out.

>

> Now, I seem to be having a problem with my wonderful and favored

Original Prell, which

> is what another dermatologically-challenged woman I know has used

for a good long

> time. Or course, I was using it for years and years before I

because dermatologically-

> challenged because I have really porous hair which absorbs

everything. Prell is the best

> for not leaving your hair tacky.

>

> So maybe it is just time to switch.

> Or !!! Maybe I am becoming allergic to my hair!! (My husband

believes I am allergic to

> everything, anyway.)

>

> Any suggestions?

>

> Also, this itching is more like on my neck and back, where the hair

rests, like right now

> as it dries, or when it gets on my neck when I sleep, not so much

on my scalp. Though

> that is somewhat itchier also.

>

> And no, I really don't want to cut it. That would mean I would

have to deal with it all the

> time instead of just tying it back. Plus, I think the long hair is

part of what fools people

> about my age :-) So cutting it off is not an option.

>

> Thanks to you all, my new buddies!

>

> Kate Kirk

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kate-

 

Of course everyone is different but the only shampoo I can tolerate

(and I am very sensitive, even to natural fragrances)is Magick

Shampoo. You can find it at most Whole Foods and on line

http://www.magickbotanicals.com/

 

I hope it works for you.

Be well,

Janet

[Guest guest]

Lily of the Desert has a good organic aloe vera shampoo.  While its not the most

moisturizing, it has very good ingredients.  Also, Bioinfusion is organic and

sold in Walgreens.  Its very moisturizing.

 

--- On Thu, 2/19/09, Elizabeth Brandegee <lightspirals wrote:

 

 

Elizabeth Brandegee <lightspirals

Re: need hypoallergenic shampoo, please

 

Thursday, February 19, 2009, 1:26 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

First I'd get off the chemical shampoos altogether and try organic

ones. Aubrey and Woodstock are both good.

Then if you still have a chronic skin issue, constitutional

homeopathy can most likely resolve it.

Liz

 

, " ladybluexxx "

<ladyblue@.. .> wrote:

>

> Greetings. I have been lurking for months and have learned a lot.

>

> Now, I need specific help. I have dermatological sensitivities.

In other works, sometime I

> itch and sometimes I even break out.

>

> Now, I seem to be having a problem with my wonderful and favored

Original Prell, which

> is what another dermatologically- challenged woman I know has used

for a good long

> time. Or course, I was using it for years and years before I

because dermatologically-

> challenged because I have really porous hair which absorbs

everything. Prell is the best

> for not leaving your hair tacky.

>

> So maybe it is just time to switch.

> Or !!! Maybe I am becoming allergic to my hair!! (My husband

believes I am allergic to

> everything, anyway.)

>

> Any suggestions?

>

> Also, this itching is more like on my neck and back, where the hair

rests, like right now

> as it dries, or when it gets on my neck when I sleep, not so much

on my scalp. Though

> that is somewhat itchier also.

>

> And no, I really don't want to cut it. That would mean I would

have to deal with it all the

> time instead of just tying it back. Plus, I think the long hair is

part of what fools people

> about my age :-) So cutting it off is not an option.

>

> Thanks to you all, my new buddies!

>

> Kate Kirk

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

But do the " organic " shampoos work in hard water? I remember looking

at a couple of them at Whole Foods; they were *soap* based, so I

assumed they would leave a scum, with hard water. Maybe they figured

out something to prevent that. I suppose WF would take it back if it

didn't work.

 

Joy

 

, " Elizabeth Brandegee "

<lightspirals wrote:

>

> First I'd get off the chemical shampoos altogether and try organic

> ones. Aubrey and Woodstock are both good.

> Then if you still have a chronic skin issue, constitutional

> homeopathy can most likely resolve it.

>

> Liz

>

> , " ladybluexxx "

> <ladyblue@> wrote:

> >

> > Greetings. I have been lurking for months and have learned a lot.

> >

> > Now, I need specific help. I have dermatological sensitivities.

> In other works, sometime I

> > itch and sometimes I even break out.

> >

> > Now, I seem to be having a problem with my wonderful and favored

> Original Prell, which

> > is what another dermatologically-challenged woman I know has used

> for a good long

> > time. Or course, I was using it for years and years before I

> because dermatologically-

> > challenged because I have really porous hair which absorbs

> everything. Prell is the best

> > for not leaving your hair tacky.

> >

> > So maybe it is just time to switch.

> > Or !!! Maybe I am becoming allergic to my hair!! (My husband

> believes I am allergic to

> > everything, anyway.)

> >

> > Any suggestions?

> >

> > Also, this itching is more like on my neck and back, where the hair

> rests, like right now

> > as it dries, or when it gets on my neck when I sleep, not so much

> on my scalp. Though

> > that is somewhat itchier also.

> >

> > And no, I really don't want to cut it. That would mean I would

> have to deal with it all the

> > time instead of just tying it back. Plus, I think the long hair is

> part of what fools people

> > about my age :-) So cutting it off is not an option.

> >

> > Thanks to you all, my new buddies!

> >

> > Kate Kirk

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I agree with whomever said that you need to learn to read the shampoo labels

(and all others) carefully and get away from chemical ingredients. Organic is

good, but doesn't necessarily mean that it doesn't contain petrochemically based

items. To strip it down to the basic, find a plain, pure Castile soap, for both

hair and body. Dr. Bronner's is the most widely found, I think....drugstores,

whole foods, etc. The shampoo won't be thick like you are used to (this is done

with additives and conditioners, usually chemically based but not always), but

will clean well and leave no residue. Dr. Bronner makes a bar soap that is

really wonderful, feels and foams just like the rest, but pure.

You can learn about what's in all of your cleaning, cosmetic, etc. products at

the website from the Environmental Working Group, www.cosmeticsdatabase.com

 

You will be shocked when you read the labels of things you have used everyday

for years! I know I was. But there are many alternatives available, in stores

and online.

Lynn M.

 

 

[Guest guest]

I have the same problem lately with shampoos. If you have the time I

recommend making your own herbal infused shampoo (castile soap is

awesome for this.) You can add herbs to your desire based on what's

good for skin and smells good etc. If you don't have the time or

love playing with herbs at least buy something that is sulfate free.

Sulfates can be very irritating to your skin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

, " feelinfunny2003 "

<feelinfunny2003 wrote:

>

> Hi Kate-

>

> Of course everyone is different but the only shampoo I can tolerate

> (and I am very sensitive, even to natural fragrances)is Magick

> Shampoo. You can find it at most Whole Foods and on line

> http://www.magickbotanicals.com/

>

> I hope it works for you.

> Be well,

> Janet

>

[Guest guest]

hi  Kate--well-i understand completely------i have an itchy scalp\ neck in

summer-when i sweat- there are 2 things i use to allieviate it- one is

nizoral--- bought at  pharmacy for under $20 THE OTHER IS ONE I MAKE

MYSELF----IT IS  THE SOAP OR BY PRODUCT OF MAKING BIODIESEL--- it is easy on

the skin  as it has high amount of  glyserine tho  does tend to leave hair a

bit  tacky (as you put it)--depending on how sensitive your scalp is you can

add a little  eucalyptus oil in it--i sell the soap locally ( small country

town in  nsw----most people with sensitive skin love it as it is natural and

leaves skin  feeling really  nice and soft- only one guy didn,t like it as his

hands were fairly bad with dematitis-dry and severly cracked------perhaps you

could put an add in paper or ask anyone if they know anyone that makes their own

bio-diesel and  try it out without - the  euc oil first  then experiment with

different  oil scents-----the  eucal

is  good for dandruff -disinfects and cleans -and  discisuies  the strong 

odor  of the oil.----the store  bought  Nizoral is  good but is

achemical-also pricey-\you only need  a tiny bit-enough to cover a 20c piece

and to start -use for 2 weeks  twice  per   week and then once  per week 

after-leave  on  for 2-3 mins  before rinsing   for  best 

results-----tho i can't  say   if it is ok for  dermatitis------- as 

that  is  a diff problem but   worth   trying  as it works  for me-I

have sensitive  skin and  eyes -i have  asked  similar  questions 

before  and so far  haven't   recieved  any solution---- don't  cut 

your  hair-it sounds  like  a sweat   problem----------there is  one 

other  thing  i could  suggest trying-there is  an anti  fungal wash

-Prevaryl--- it's not  good  for all fungal infec but  fantastic  for 

some-i had  a rash for  years and  no doc  or  homeo could 

solve it--- after 20 yrs  i was  seeing  a doc  but some  minor thing 

and asked if he knew  any miracle  cures and showed  him my rash-he put me on

to this wash-i plan to get  some  soon and try it on my scalp-it comes in 3

sachets-one for each day-3 day wash----------shower as usual    -pat dry

-but  whilst moist rub one  sachet thru hair--it must  be left on till next 

day-repeat  3  times--it  leaves  your  hair really tacky-but  it is 

only for 3  days---the  trick is  to  repeaat it  only once       

for  3  /one  month later-it cured my rash worth a try.  as  i  said 

tho, the  Prevayl is good  with  some  fungal  rash and  skin 

problem-not  all-\ also  a few  drops of  t- tree oil    in  a litre

of  rinse  water  as  final  rinse may  help-however it  makes  my

eyes  react and so i  don't  use it-it  can  be  quite  harsh on

sensitive  skin but  does  do  wonders-it's

not  expensive  and  can  be  used  as  disinfectant--diluted  on 

cuts  and  wounds.  good luck-if  you  find   a cure  please  let me 

know   thanks

 

--- On Thu, 19/2/09, ladybluexxx <ladyblue wrote:

 

 

ladybluexxx <ladyblue

need hypoallergenic shampoo, please

 

Received: Thursday, 19 February, 2009, 4:26 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greetings. I have been lurking for months and have learned a lot.

 

Now, I need specific help. I have dermatological sensitivities. In other works,

sometime I

itch and sometimes I even break out.

 

Now, I seem to be having a problem with my wonderful and favored Original Prell,

which

is what another dermatologically- challenged woman I know has used for a good

long

time. Or course, I was using it for years and years before I because

dermatologically-

challenged because I have really porous hair which absorbs everything. Prell is

the best

for not leaving your hair tacky.

 

So maybe it is just time to switch.

Or !!! Maybe I am becoming allergic to my hair!! (My husband believes I am

allergic to

everything, anyway.)

 

Any suggestions?

 

Also, this itching is more like on my neck and back, where the hair rests, like

right now

as it dries, or when it gets on my neck when I sleep, not so much on my scalp.

Though

that is somewhat itchier also.

 

And no, I really don't want to cut it. That would mean I would have to deal with

it all the

time instead of just tying it back. Plus, I think the long hair is part of what

fools people

about my age :-) So cutting it off is not an option.

 

Thanks to you all, my new buddies!

 

Kate Kirk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Yes, WF should do that if it did not work out. I used to live with

pretty hard water and did great with lavender Avalon for years. I

think the company was bought or not as good now though. It will be

some trial and error specific to your hair

Good luck,

Liz

 

 

, " jmr1290 " <jomarex wrote:

>

> But do the " organic " shampoos work in hard water? I remember looking

> at a couple of them at Whole Foods; they were *soap* based, so I

> assumed they would leave a scum, with hard water. Maybe they figured

> out something to prevent that. I suppose WF would take it back if it

> didn't work.

>

> Joy

>

> , " Elizabeth Brandegee "

> <lightspirals@> wrote:

> >

> > First I'd get off the chemical shampoos altogether and try organic

> > ones. Aubrey and Woodstock are both good.

> > Then if you still have a chronic skin issue, constitutional

> > homeopathy can most likely resolve it.

> >

> > Liz

> >

> > , " ladybluexxx "

> > <ladyblue@> wrote:

> > >

> > > Greetings. I have been lurking for months and have learned a lot.

> > >

> > > Now, I need specific help. I have dermatological sensitivities.

> > In other works, sometime I

> > > itch and sometimes I even break out.

> > >

> > > Now, I seem to be having a problem with my wonderful and favored

> > Original Prell, which

> > > is what another dermatologically-challenged woman I know has used

> > for a good long

> > > time. Or course, I was using it for years and years before I

> > because dermatologically-

> > > challenged because I have really porous hair which absorbs

> > everything. Prell is the best

> > > for not leaving your hair tacky.

> > >

> > > So maybe it is just time to switch.

> > > Or !!! Maybe I am becoming allergic to my hair!! (My husband

> > believes I am allergic to

> > > everything, anyway.)

> > >

> > > Any suggestions?

> > >

> > > Also, this itching is more like on my neck and back, where the hair

> > rests, like right now

> > > as it dries, or when it gets on my neck when I sleep, not so much

> > on my scalp. Though

> > > that is somewhat itchier also.

> > >

> > > And no, I really don't want to cut it. That would mean I would

> > have to deal with it all the

> > > time instead of just tying it back. Plus, I think the long hair is

> > part of what fools people

> > > about my age :-) So cutting it off is not an option.

> > >

> > > Thanks to you all, my new buddies!

> > >

> > > Kate Kirk

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Kate, have tried looking for shampoo at a health food store? They

may have something available. The other think you might try is

diluting your shampoo by 50% with water.

Gina

 

, " ladybluexxx "

<ladyblue wrote:

>

> Greetings. I have been lurking for months and have learned a

lot.

>

> Now, I need specific help. I have dermatological sensitivities.

In other works, sometime I

> itch and sometimes I even break out.

>

> Now, I seem to be having a problem with my wonderful and favored

Original Prell, which

> is what another dermatologically-challenged woman I know has used

for a good long

> time. Or course, I was using it for years and years before I

because dermatologically-

> challenged because I have really porous hair which absorbs

everything. Prell is the best

> for not leaving your hair tacky.

>

> So maybe it is just time to switch.

> Or !!! Maybe I am becoming allergic to my hair!! (My husband

believes I am allergic to

> everything, anyway.)

>

> Any suggestions?

>

> Also, this itching is more like on my neck and back, where the

hair rests, like right now

> as it dries, or when it gets on my neck when I sleep, not so much

on my scalp. Though

> that is somewhat itchier also.

>

> And no, I really don't want to cut it. That would mean I would

have to deal with it all the

> time instead of just tying it back. Plus, I think the long hair

is part of what fools people

> about my age :-) So cutting it off is not an option.

>

> Thanks to you all, my new buddies!

>

> Kate Kirk

>

[Guest guest]

I know this will cost you more, but there is a place up here in N. Utah that

sells stuff all over the world: Nu Skin. They have several lines of shampoos for

sensitive skin/scalp.

 

Personally, I like their " Liquid Body Bar " as a shampoo. (Their " Body Bar "  

works well too. They both have a Critris smell to them and are great.

 

If you would like to get some, contact me off-group and I can assist you with

it.

 

To check it out, go here:

 

http://nuskin.com/corp/product/totalcare/liquidbodybar.shtml ;

 

http://nuskin.com/corp/product/totalcare/bodybar.shtml ;

 

or for a list of all their products, go here:

 

http://nuskin.com/corp/product/viewall.shtml

 

If you wish to order on line, my ID # IS:

 

USW9614632

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hello Kate,

 

Have you tried an all natural handmade soap bar ?

 

It is what I use and and long as I rinse well, my hair is very nice and I only

need to condition the very ends (I use my own solid perfumes/balms on the ends

of my hair as I want to stay away from store-bought) but you could use a regular

conditioner if you want.

By the way, my hair is to my waist/rear so I understand about not wanting to cut

it  

 

 

 

 

Organically Yours,

Diana

 

 

 

 

http://organicgiftsbydiana.mybisi.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.squidoo.com/AllNaturalPerfume 

 

 

[Guest guest]

This may seem an extreme solution, but have you ever considered not

using shampoo at all? You can use baking soda to massage through

your hair and a rinse of dilute apple cider vinegar for wonderful

results, or you can just use plain old water. I haven't used shampoo

or conditioner of any kind on my long (more than halfway down my

back), thick hair for nearly 2 years now, and it's healthier than

it's ever been. It takes going through some initial discomfort for a

few weeks at the beginning as your hair and scalp return to " normal "

after years of having the natural oils stripped away by soap. Your

scalp will be itchy and you hair will be oil, but it only lasts about

3 weeks. For me it has been really worth it.

 

Cheers

Andrea in NZ

 

 

On 24/02/2009, at 10:32 AM, Gina wrote:

 

> Kate, have tried looking for shampoo at a health food store? They

> may have something available. The other think you might try is

> diluting your shampoo by 50% with water.

> Gina

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Kate,

 

I also had another thought about your allergic problem with your hair.

 

I do not know where you live, but if you have a large University close, take a

lock of your hair to their Chemical Testing Lab, tell them you need a chemical

breakdown of what is on the hair. now this MIGHT cost you a few dollars and

maybe not. Just tell them what you have in mind & it might be free. (You can

also match up the list with the labels of the products you current use.)

 

Then armed with the list, go to your doctor or Dermatologist and maybe they can

assist you with whatever it is that is irritating your neck and back.

 

(If you get the list, I would be interested in seeing a copy)

 

There has to be SOMETHING that is on your hair that is causing the irritation or

rash, or something that you're using on your skin that is interacting with

what you're using on your hair.

 

 

 

I have sensitive skin so I have to watch what is in everything I use from soap

to shampoo, even in the sun block I use.

 

Also, do you use any kind of tanning products? If so, STOP until you can have a

talk with someone " In the Know " . Tanning products and sun blocks are real nasty

for irritating the skin.

 

If you have dry skin, look at the label to see what's in it too.

 

If you do not understand what all those " Ten Million Dollar " chemical names are,

go visit your local Pharmacist. They seem

to know allot too.

 

Just another couple of thoughts for you.

 

Merlin