Understanding Food-Grade Ingredients: Why Your Hair and Health Depend on Them

Intro to Understanding Food-Grade Ingredients: Why Your Hair and Health Depend on Them

Here at Belegenza, we recently received a question that made us realize we have some important explaining to do!

You know how, when you’re talking shop with your work buddies, you might use words that others don’t understand?

All hair types respond to Belegenza ingredients, like food responds in the body to nourish, empower and energize.

Well, we’ve been doing that with you—our valued customers—without even realizing it.

The question we got was, “What is a food-grade ingredient, and why should that be important to me?”

This is a HUGE question!

It’s central to our philosophy, yet we haven’t fully explained it.

So, let’s dive in.

What is Food-Grade?

In simple terms, food-grade ingredients are those safe enough to be consumed.

This might seem straightforward, but it’s not as clear-cut in the world of personal care.

For example, take an apple. The juice extracted from an apple is food-grade—safe to consume.

However, the amygdalin extracted from apple seeds releases toxic cyanide when it comes into contact with human digestive enzymes. This is definitely not food-grade, despite being derived from an apple.

In the realm of personal care, many products are made from chemical-grade ingredients. These include silicones, sulfates, and preservatives, which are not meant to be ingested or absorbed by the body. On the other hand, pharmaceutical-grade ingredients are highly purified but are typically used under medical supervision, such as the active ingredient in Rogaine.

The Danger of Non-Food-Grade Ingredients

Here’s where it gets alarming.

Our skin and scalp can absorb substances. This is why transdermal patches for nicotine or motion sickness work. If the ingredients in your hair care products are molecularly small enough, they can be absorbed through your scalp and skin.

This means that toxic chemicals can enter your body without you realizing it.

Some ingredients are so potent that you can taste them when you shampoo. If you can taste the fragrance of your shampoo, it’s a clue that these substances are penetrating your skin and scalp.

Imagine what those chemical-grade ingredients, many of which you can’t even pronounce, are doing to your body!

The Safe and Effective Choice

Given that 93% of hair care brands use chemical-based ingredients, choosing products made with food-grade ingredients is essential. Careful selection and attention to detail are key. Using food-grade ingredients ensures that what gets on your scalp and skin is safe, effective, and beneficial.

Food-grade ingredients like apple juice (Pyrus Malus) are safe and packed with nutrients. In contrast, chemical-grade ingredients can pose serious health risks. Pharmaceutical-grade ingredients should only be used under a doctor’s supervision due to their potential side effects.

The Belegenza Commitment to Food-Grade Hair Care

We, at Belegenza, have spent years meticulously selecting the best food-grade ingredients to create products that supercharge hair growth, nurture the scalp, and ensure safety if absorbed into the body. This dedication to food-grade ingredients ensures a higher quality and safety standard in hair care.

For example, our Illustrious Shampoo & Cleanser contains Pyrus Malus, among 19 other food-grade superstar ingredients. It is not only a top-tier shampoo but also an exceptional body wash and facial cleanser.

Conclusion to Understanding Food-Grade Ingredients: Why Your Hair and Health Depend on Them

Understanding the difference between food-grade, chemical-grade, and pharmaceutical-grade ingredients is crucial for your health and well-being.

Committing to using products made of food-grade ingredients can make all the difference in ensuring the health of your scalp and hair.

We hope this clarifies why food-grade ingredients are essential and how they set a higher standard in personal care products.

The choice becomes clear when you consider the potential risks of chemical-grade and pharmaceutical-grade ingredients. By choosing products made with food-grade ingredients, you prioritize your health and well-being and the awesome hair results that are guaranteed with it!

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Illustrious Shampoo & Cleanser by Belegenza