Do you read your shampoo label? Within recent years, consumers have raised a concern towards environmental health and awareness in regards to what they are using. However, not many people understand what each ingredient means or does. The current research’s aim is to review, break down, and explain the frequent ingredients found in shampoo and their adverse effects. In order to do this, the data being collected is found by using the systematic review method in which articles were collected via databases that collect various chemical articles. The data available ranges from 1997 to 2020. From the available data, the results yield that consumers should be aware of and research what ingredients are being used on their hair and scalp.

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mauro Castro

Department of Chemistry