Recently, women are increasingly paying attention to cosmetics, which minimally harm the health of the skin and hair. Producers listen to this opinion, because demand creates supply, and today we can see even in the most "chemical" hair cosmetics a few shampoos on a natural basis.
What is sulphate?
Sulphates are minerals, salts of sulfuric acid. Thanks to them, the shampoo or other detergent is well foamed, and thanks to them, the cleaning ability of the substance also increases.
The most common of these are laureth sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate. It is these names that we can observe in the composition of many modern shampoos.
Advantages and disadvantages of non-sulfate shampoo
Of course, the naturalness and harmlessness of the product has its own price - these are the shortcomings with which one has to put up with those who want to use non-sulfate shampoos:
- poor foaming, as well as a low purifying property of shampoo, which does not contain sulphates, has a bad effect on the structure of the hair, if silicone styling products are constantly used;
- lack of hair volume is another problem caused by a non-sulfate shampoo, which is associated with a different level of acidity.
- non-sulfate shampoos are not able to defeat dandruff.
Along with this, unsulphuric shampoos have a number of advantages:
- after regular application, the hair becomes lively and softer;
- Shampoo without the addition of sulphates keeps the paint on your hair much longer;
- Such a shampoo resists the problem of "fluffy hair" more successfully;
- Instead of sulfates in this shampoo, natural cleaning ingredients are used, which are much more useful for scalp and hair.
Composition of non-sulfate shampoo
At the heart of non-sulfate shampoos are active substances of plant origin. As a rule, these are coconut fermentation substances, which is caused by its cheapness and good cleansing ability. As part of the shampoo, they can be designated as: Sodium Cocoy Glutamate, Coco Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyal Glutamate.
Also, a non-sulfate shampoo can be with keratin or other additives that strengthen the structure of the hair or solve other problems - remove the irritation of the scalp, give the hair volume and shine.
Let's give a more concrete example of the composition of one of Natura Siberica shampoos - for all types of hair with the direction of "volume and care":
- water;
- a glucose derivative;
- sugarcane;
- coconut oil ;
- guar gum;
- extract of cedar stanica;
- medinitsa medicinal;
- velvet amur;
- Siberian wasteland;
- succession ;
- Northern Linnea;
- chamomile;
- Iris Siberian;
- medicinal soap;
- milk thistle;
- cellulose;
- perfume composition.
Grades of non-sulfate shampoos
The best unsulfed shampoos on the Russian market are undoubtedly owned by Natura Siberica. A few years ago, this brand simply blew up the cosmetic world with a loud application for 100% naturalness of cosmetics, and testing this product, many really noted that Natura Sieberick's shampoos in their effect on hair can indeed be natural. In any case, the composition of shampoos is not kept secret, and everyone can be convinced of their natural composition. Also on the Russian market, you can use the non-sulfured shampoos of Mirra Lux cosmetics.
If a Western manufacturer is preferable, then the question arises as to which non-sulfate shampoos can be found in popular cosmetic brands - for example, Loreal or Schwarzkopf, and the answer to this question will not be voluminous, because there are only two such shampoos: L'Oreal Professionnal Delicate Color and Schwarzkopf Professional Bonacure Color Save.
Japanese ash-free shampoo today is also not uncommon, because almost all Japanese brands focus on natural ingredients in cosmetics. These include:
- Kanebo;
- Pola;
- Lebel;
- Kracie;
- Resche;
- Lion.
Indian Comex sulphate shampoos with Ayurvedic supplements or Biotique with kelp, green apple or meli are able not only to clean the hair, but also to improve them in accordance with Indian traditions.
Professional non-sulfate shampoos
Today, you can find a few companies that produce professional lines of non-sulfated shampoos, and one of the most popular belongs to the American brand CHI Enviro.