| In this article we'll explore the advantages to sulfate | | | | The main sulfates found in shampoos are sodium |
| free products. | | | | laureth sulfate (SLES) and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). |
| Most mainstream shampoos contain sulfates. Sulfates | | | | Both of these are very harsh. They are found in many |
| are responsible for creating the rich, bubbly lather we | | | | other cleaning products such as toothpaste. |
| love. They are cheap and easy to obtain costing a | | | | When you damage hair follicles with harsh products, |
| quarter per pound. The most expensive sulfates run | | | | you may end up with hair loss. Additionally, the money |
| only a dollar a pound. Sulfates are excellent cleaners, | | | | you pay to have your hair colored may go down the |
| good at dissolving oil and dirt. Therefore, they work | | | | drain because the sulfates strip the color. |
| really well in body washes and shampoo. Sulfates | | | | Consider trying natural or organic shampoos to see if |
| make products easy to thicken. All that is needed is | | | | you notice a difference in you hair. Look for products |
| salt. | | | | made with glycerine or glucosides. These come from |
| Sulfate free products, on the other hand, are much | | | | corn and sugar and will give you lots of lather while |
| more expensive and likely do not form as great of a | | | | keeping your hair silky and shiny. On the bottle, these |
| rich lather. They also are more difficult to thicken. | | | | are often labeled decyl glucodisde or coco-glucoside. |
| However, sulfates dry out your hair and skin. Products | | | | Sulfate shampoos are more expensive. However, you |
| that are sulfate free are much milder. They don't strip | | | | might be able to save money on color treatments or |
| your hair and skin of its natural oils. For people who | | | | moisturizer. Experiment with different brands to see if |
| have dry or colored hair, sulfate free products are | | | | you are a fan. Shampoos with sulfate are not |
| very good. In addition, sulfates are what cause | | | | dangerous and will still clean. However, they might not |
| shampoo to sting when it gets into your eyes. Sulfate | | | | leave hair as silky as it could be. If you are looking to |
| free products are often labeled "tear-free" because it | | | | save money, inn addition to sulfate free, try baby |
| doesn't sting. | | | | shampoos. These can provide similar results. |