What does Sulfate-free mean, anyway?
Here’s a quick explanation from Naturallycurly.com.
Sulfate-free refers specifically to the anionic surfactants sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, and ammonium lauryl ether sulfate. (Not even going to try to pronounce these!)
These cleansers are very strong and can be quite harsh for delicate, curly hair. This is especially true for those with chemically processed or dry, damaged hair. (This does not apply to any of the sulfosuccinate cleansers, which are much more gentle detergents, and which are not sulfates, strictly speaking)
Wondering if you should switch to a sulfate-free shampoo? Consider giving the Organix line a try. But first, check out this great post from The Beauty Brains. Their Bottom Line:
Sulfates are used in many personal care products and are some of the most effective ingredients you can use for cleaning. They often get bad press and the Natural crowd hates them, but they are perfectly fine ingredients. They’re what all of the Beauty Brains use.
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