Discover The Benefits Of Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Discover the benefits of sulfate-free shampoo
You’ve probably heard the words ‘sulfate free’ at least once in the past year. But what does that mean without sulfates and what are the benefits of shampoo without sulfates in your hair?
Most people choose their shampoo (or shampoo) and beauty products based on the promises they make or their fragrance. Very few people are interested in knowing what ingredients are found in them. But lately more and more people are starting to raise awareness about the chemicals and ingredients of all the products they use. And that concern is also spreading to hair products. Hence the sulfate-free shampoos are born but …
What are sulfates?
Sulfates are basically responsible for creating the thick foam of most shampoos. These help to deeply clean and remove fats and dirt from your scalp. Sulfates are one of the most common ingredients, not only in shampoos but also in most beauty products (soap, shaving cream, toothpaste …) and in all types of household cleaning products. More than 90% of shampoos contain these detergents, as they are cheap to use.
The most common sulfates in shampoos are: Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES), Ammonia Laureth Sulphate (ALS), TEA Lauryeth Sulfate (TEA) and Sodium Myreth Sulphate (SMS).
If you think about it, you wouldn’t wash your hair with scrubbing soap, would you? So why simply accept sulfates in shampoos?
What does ‘sulfate free’ mean?
To explain what it means without sulfates you must first understand the effects of sulfate on your hair:
• Sulfates can dehydrate your hair and scalp. This is used to clean and dissolve the natural fats in your scalp, which may result in it becoming more dry than usual.
• For people with a scalp and sensitive skin, sulfates can cause irritation and itching.
• or people with dyes, sulfates rinse dyed strands more aggressively, washing the color and leaving them opaque and discolored.
• Sulfates can mistreat your hair follicles, which can result in hair loss, especially if the shampoo is not rinsed well.
• They can cause frizz, especially in curly hair.
So, in summary. Sulfate-free shampoos are mild detergents that do not remove all natural fats from the hair. They have names similar to sulfates, such as sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (which tongue twisters). But, unlike traditional shampoos, sulfate-free shampoos do not generate as much foam.
Benefits of sulfate free shampoo
The benefits of sulfate-free shampoo are many and most have to do with maintaining natural hair fats. Making the transition may take some time to adapt. Most people do not feel that their hair is being properly washed without thick foam and lots of bubbles. But the truth is that sulfate-free shampoos do an excellent job in cleaning your hair and scalp without the need for all fireworks.
The benefits of sulfate-free shampoo include keeping your hair and scalp healthy. With sulfate-free shampoos, your hair can better retain the natural fats of your scalp.
The effects of sulfates on your Lalpe Human Hair extensions are much worse. Human hair extensions are the closest to natural hair you can get, but they have a small flaw. They cannot receive the natural fat from your scalp, which makes them more susceptible to dry, battered and frizzy.
Who should use a sulfate-free shampoo?
But don’t believe it. As with everything in life there is no simple universal solution that suits everyone. Despite the benefits of sulfate-free shampoo, these may simply not be for you. Although they are perceived as more organic and natural if your hair tends to be oily or if you exercise very often a sulfate-free shampoo may not give you the deep cleansing that your scalp really needs.
The benefits of sulfate-free shampoo will work best for women with dry hair, or who dye regularly, and of course for human hair extensions, as sulfate shampoos can discolor your dyed wicks and eliminate all natural fats and product residues, which can end up making your hair dry and cause you to have split ends.
