These buzz words have been doing the
rounds for the past few years and, if you have haven’t already jumped onto the
sulphate-free train, now might be the time to consider changing to a sulphate-free shampoo.
What does it mean?
Sulphates are ingredients that create the foam that we all so love to see when we wash our hair, you don’t just find them in shampoo. They’re in everything from facial wash and shower gel to common household cleaning products – one of the reasons they’ve gained such a bad reputation.
Sulphates are ingredients that create the foam that we all so love to see when we wash our hair, you don’t just find them in shampoo. They’re in everything from facial wash and shower gel to common household cleaning products – one of the reasons they’ve gained such a bad reputation.
Sulphates have a tendency to strip hair of its good (natural) oils, as well as the bad ones you are trying
to remove by washing. And when you consider the thousands of chemicals in the
products we use daily – from our toothpaste to our night cream – it’s not
surprising we’re looking for products with gentler ingredients.
The GoodIf you suffer from allergies, skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis or general reactions to products( which I unfortunately do) then you should seriously consider switching to sulphate-free shampoos. They’re gentler on the scalp and therefore less likely to cause any irritation.
They’re also better options to use
when caring for hair after chemical treatments as well as ensuring that colour
lasts longer.
The Bad
Sulphate free shampoo’s generally tend to be more expensive than other shampoos. Because of this they are hard to come by, however with the natural hair revolution that is taking over they are a bit more accessible than having to purchase only online. In Harare try Venus Beauty Supply or Evenhand Cosmetics.
Sulphate free shampoo’s generally tend to be more expensive than other shampoos. Because of this they are hard to come by, however with the natural hair revolution that is taking over they are a bit more accessible than having to purchase only online. In Harare try Venus Beauty Supply or Evenhand Cosmetics.
When it comes to washing you’ll also notice a difference
in how the product spreads. Sulphate-free shampoos don’t lather as well as
regular ones because they don’t contain the heavy surfactants which cause that
foaming action we expect from shampoos. And if your hair is very long or prone
to oiliness, you’ll probably find you need more product than usual. This
doesn’t necessarily mean a shampoo with sulphates does a better job at cleansing;
it simply foams better than those without them, which means it spreads faster
and more easily.
Read your labels
Look out for sulphates in shampoos located in the ingredients list under the names sodium lauryl or laureth sulfate (SLS and SLES) and ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS). Try to find a shampoo that is both free from sulphates as well as sodium chloride, used to thicken shampoos. This is basically table salt and also damages hair .
Look out for sulphates in shampoos located in the ingredients list under the names sodium lauryl or laureth sulfate (SLS and SLES) and ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS). Try to find a shampoo that is both free from sulphates as well as sodium chloride, used to thicken shampoos. This is basically table salt and also damages hair .
The Beauties
Try some of our favourite sulphate-free shampoos: Nature's Gate, Dr Miracles Curl Care Range, Mark Anthony Strictly Curls.
Try some of our favourite sulphate-free shampoos: Nature's Gate, Dr Miracles Curl Care Range, Mark Anthony Strictly Curls.
Thanks a lot for the ton of tangible and attainable help! Now I am able to find the sulfate free shampoo. Without fail, coconut, almonds, amla or other types of seeds are no oil-based ingredients.
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