For about 60 years, mankind has been using forhair washing sulphate shampoos. But in the last decade they started talking about the fact that sulphates in shampoos cause harm to the body. Advanced consumers frantically began to search for the cherished inscription Sulfat Free on the bottle. But is it appropriate? Or just sulfate shampoos are not suitable for everyone? To understand you need to understand in detail.
What are sulfates?
If you call them scientifically and completely, then this- lauryl sulfonic acids, but if it is simpler, then these are the same sodium salts from the school curriculum. They are surface-active substances and are widely used in many chemical-technological processes, including pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and in the manufacture of household chemicals. In cosmetology, they are used to cleanse the skin and hair of grease and dirt. In general, the following sulphate compounds are used in shampoos:
- ammonium lauryl sulfate - ALS;
- ammonium laureth sulfate - ALES
- sodium laureth sulfate (sodium laureth sulfate) - SLES;
- sodium lauryl sulfate (sodium lauryl sulfate) - SLS;
- sodium sulfate world - SMS.
This is not the entire list, manufacturers usemany other sodium salts in shampoo production. Sulfates are easy to detect in the composition, which the manufacturer is obliged to indicate, their distinguishing feature is the word “sulfate” in the name.
Therefore, they are simply called "sulphates" by the people.They are cheap, they foam well and they quickly clean, it produces an excellent effect on the buyer. Most of the shampoos on the shelves of shops and beauty salons are sulphate.
Why sulfates are harmful in shampoos &
It should be alerted by the fact that they simultaneouslyused in household chemicals and cosmetology, they are so aggressive. Yes, in shampoos softer formula, but the essence of splitting fat and dirt is the same. And people use shampoo almost every day.
So what is the proven harm?Sulfates are one of the most aggressive chemicals to dissolve and wash away grease and dirt. After using them, the hair is so degreased that it creaks. Constant cleansing of the scalp and hair with such a tool gradually destroys the natural protective barrier of the skin. If it is completely destroyed, then the following troubles can happen:
- drying and cracking of the skin;
- damage to the hair follicles;
- skin will become poorly protected from exposure to microorganisms;
- appearance of new and aggravation of old allergic reactions;
- peeling of the skin and dandruff;
- dryness and cross-section of hair.
In addition to these proven troubles,others, not yet proven scientifically. The effect of sulfates on a living organism is under the close supervision of scientists. For example, there are many studies on the subject of sulphates causing cancer and accumulating in the body, poisoning it. In addition, falling into the sewage system, and then into the environment, sulphates adversely affect the world of living nature. It is unambiguously clear that you should not use sulphate cosmetics on your skin so zealously every day, because it is not known where it will lead in a couple of decades.
In what cases are needed?
Choosing a sulphate-free shampoo will affectpositive anyway. But there are those in which their use is necessary. For example, after keratin straightening, lamination and other similar procedures. The fact is that during such manipulations, a special composition is sealed under the hair scales, which makes the hair heavier and thicker. And when using shampoo with sulfates, the composition is washed much faster. Therefore, keratin masters strongly recommend using only sulfate-free shampoo. If, when applying the recommended hair washes, the effect after keratin straightening lasts from a month to three, then when using a shampoo with sulphates it will last a maximum of two weeks.
Sulfate-free shampoos are highly desirable after dyeing in bright colors. The same principle will act, the pigment will linger longer in the hair scales.
Keratin Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Keratin straightening is done like this:
- The hair scales as much as possible.
- Empty scales filled with keratin composition, the hair is dried.
- Seal the scales with the composition with high temperature.
To this composition is not washed, you mustuse very gentle shampoos, that is, sulfate-free. Even keratin non-sulfate shampoo was invented especially for this purpose. Besides the fact that it washes out the composition longer, it also enhances the effect of the procedure.
Basically they are included in the line for products that use hairdressers for keratin straightening. Here are some of them:
- Cocochoco;
- Honma Tokyo;
- Brasil Cacau.
If you use all the tools from the same line,the result will be as long as possible, so it is better to check with the master what brand he uses. But they are much more expensive products from the mass market. And if the funds do not allow, then you can use any sulfate-free shampoo. Much more depends on how accurately the recommendations of the master will be implemented. After keratin straightening, they are usually the following:
- 72 hours do not wash or wet hair at all;
- do not go to the sauna and do not use irons and curling;
- protect hair from chlorinated water;
- use only sulfate-free shampoos.
A good master will surely tell and explain how to care for hair after the procedure, and most often will begin to tell the story without question.
Estel
One of the best in terms of price to quality is Estelle's professional sulfate-free shampoo. The brand has three lines of such products:
- Aqua Otium MILD. This line is aimed at improving the water balance of the hair and scalp. So they will be less prone to flaking and brittleness.
- Otium iNeo-Crystal - prolongs the effect of lamination and keratin straightening.
- Curex - universal shampoo, suitable for daily use.
You can buy them exclusively in hairdressers, beauty salons and shops for hairdressers, as these products are made for professional use.
Kapous
Kapous Professional has a huge range.means for the care and coloring of hair for every taste. This is the first professional cosmetics made in Russia. The brand was founded in 2001 and supposedly has a natural composition. There are, of course, they have such shampoos, after reading the label from which you might think that they are sulfate-free.
But if you look closely at the inscription onEnglish: no sodium laureth sulfate, no parabens, it does not say that there is no sulfate at all. And it says only that there is no sodium laureth sulfate. As mentioned above, this is just one of the sulfates, but far from the only one. And indeed, when studying the composition, you can see ammonium lauryl sulfate. That is, the "Kapus" shampoos are not sulfate-free, this is just a trick. It will be especially unpleasant to get on this trick after the procedure of keratin straightening and purchase Kapous Magic Keratin.
L’Oreal Professionnel
The most popular of sulfate-free shampoosstamps - means Delicat Color. Designed specifically to protect colored hair. Covers hair with a special film that does not allow moisture and paint to wash out. Vitamin E, taurine and magnesium in the composition improves the condition of the hair from the inside. The shampoo contains protection from the harmful factor of solar radiation, which further maintains the color. This is probably the best sulphate-free shampoo among reviews of dyed hair care products. The only thing that can push away is the price. For a bottle of 200 ml will have to pay about 800 p.
Recently, L’Oreal Professional has launched a new line of sulfate-free shampoos: Vitamino Color and the more gentle Vitamino Color Soft Cleanser.
Schwarzkopf
Another brand of professional hair care products. In the Schwarzkopf lineup there are three sulfate-free shampoos:
- Essensity Color & Moisture, protects the color and restores the scalp after dyeing.
- Bonacure Color Freeze Sulfate-Free, aimed at restoring the damaged hair structure after a different type of straightening.
- Bonacure Color Save. It is aimed at protection from washing out paint from the hair structure, protection from the sun using UV filters and filling voids in the structure with amino acids.
- Essensity Color & Repair, aims to restore damaged hair coloring.
Natura Siberica
On the shelves of Russian stores sulfate-freeShampoo "Nature Siberika" appeared one of the first. Its main feature is the use of plant extracts and recipes from Siberia. In the description of the brand of shampoos there are such names and combinations of components that are quite a wonder for a resident of the central region of Russia. Depending on the promised impact, the following components are contained:
- for dyed and damaged - this is Rhodiola pink and white beeswax;
- for brilliance and volume - it is juniper, wormwood and mint;
- for deep recovery, these are sage, cloudberry and wild rose, or arctic cranberry, golden cloudberry and sea buckthorn;
- to prevent loss, this is wild reindeer moss and elfin cedar;
- for hair length, it is linden and hop;
- for standard care, it is elfin cedar and lungwort;
- to fight dandruff, it is a wild Tuvinian artysh and wild rosemary;
- for food, it is Tuvan yak milk and Mongolian tea;
- to give strength to hair, it is Nanai Schisandra and organic pine nut oil;
- for deep cleansing - this is verbena and algae of the Faroe Islands;
- to protect against hydrocarbon rays - it is Siberian sea buckthorn and amaranth oil.
Later, the main line was added without sulfate.shampoos "Siberika Sea-buckthorn", which promises the effect of laminated hair. Then it was replenished with the series "Siberika Kamchatka", which included recipes and useful components typical of the Kamchatka region. Later came the following series:
- Sakhalin;
- Tuva Siberica;
- GZEl for Natura Siberica;
- Flora Siberica;
- Wild Siberica.
Now such series are constantly replenishedNatura Siberica’s permanent lineup, both on a permanent and temporary basis. There are series specifically for children and especially for men. In general, all the means of this brand are wildly popular in Russia and the countries of the former CIS. In many ways, this is due to this variety of shampoos and an amazing price-performance ratio.
Cheap domestic brands
List of sulfate-free domestic shampoosthe manufacturer is quite long, especially if you take into account private production, so popular among fashionistas. But the most common and common in the Russian market are the following:
- "Recipes grandmother Agafi";
- Organic Shop;
- Belita;
- "The Kingdom of Aromas";
- Nano Organic;
- "Lingonberry";
- "From Alexei Aromov";
- Avicenna;
- Yak;
- Family de olive.
All of these brands have shampoos with or without sulphates. Therefore, before buying, you need to examine the composition in order to understand whether the necessary tool is purchased.
Baby shampoos
There is a common myth that all baby shampoossulfate free, but it is not. For example, the most popular children's shampoos in Russia Bubchen and Johnson’s Baby, like many others, contain these components. Yes, Bubchen has a sulfate-free series, but it comes only as an addition to the main line. If you want the baby to be protected from sulphates, then here are the brands that, in addition to Bubchen, make shampoos for children without sulphates:
- Mulsan Cosmetic;
- Mustela;
- Wakodo;
- Baby Teva;
- Veleda;
- Mommy Care.
For adults, these shampoos may seem weak, they will not cope with leaching of sebum. But for kids, they will fit perfectly, keeping their skin as tender as at birth.
Features in the application
Before using a sulphate-free shampoo, users should be aware of the following features about it:
- From the first time he does not wash the hair and scalp. It is necessary to apply it, rinse, apply again and rinse again. In the case of long and thick hair, you may have to repeat the procedure a third time.
- Hair will lose in volume, but for someone it is even a plus.
- At first, the hair will be more dirty, it takes time to adapt.
- He practically does not foam. But the absence of foaming is not an indication that the product does not clean.
- It is necessary to lather at least 2 minutes so that the shampoo has time to dissolve impurities.
- If you store it in the bathroom, it quickly deteriorates and begins to smell unpleasant. To store it is necessary on the shelf of the door of the refrigerator.
- But before applying, warm up in the hands, and rinse with very warm water.
После бессульфатного шампуня редко, но бывает allergic reaction and irritation. The fact is that their composition is mostly natural and contains oils. And natural ingredients can cause individual intolerance.
Minuses
First, sulfate-free remedies haveunusual for sulphatic thick shampoos with a liquid consistency. Secondly, they almost do not foam. Thirdly, according to reviews, a sulfate-free shampoo will require much more. But the above is all a matter of habit.
Fourth, they can not wash haircompletely and to squeak, as sulfate shampoos do. But this may already be a problem for those who live in megalopolises and use a lot of styling products, dry oils with silicones in the composition. Sulfate-free hair shampoo does not completely wash it. In such cases, periodically need to use and sulfate shampoos.
Do not be afraid of shampoos with sulfates like fire,it is simply advisable to try to limit their use. Remnants of styling products, city fumes and silicones accumulated on the scalp and hair will cause more damage. And we must also understand that the concentration and quality of sulphates is different. Ammonium sulphates are the cheapest and the most unsafe. And their concentration will be less in shampoos for dry and damaged hair.
