Finding the best shampoo for your hair can sometimes be a daunting task with all the chemicals in the shampoo you have to avoid. You can make your search easier by avoiding shampoos containing sulphate – a chemical compound that can strip your hair of its natural oils – and reading up on its benefits.
Vegan haircare company FFØR Haircare explains that when lathering shampoo with sulphate in it, it works to remove oil, grime and dirt, which can lead to the total elimination of grease and general build-up on the scalp and hair. Although this might seem desirable, a difficulty sulphates pose is that they can be too stripping, leaving the hair feeling dry, frizzy, and brittle, even causing irritation to your scalp.
The company further explains that the scalp produces natural oils essential for its protection, such as sebum. This natural oil not only defends against disease-causing microbes and potential bacterial infections, but it travels down the hair shaft from the scalp safeguarding every strand.
Hence, it is beneficial to use sulphate-free shampoos.
Below are five benefits listed by FFØR Haircare.
- Preserves colour: Not only are you saving your hair from being stripped, but you are also saving time and money by preserving the colour of dyed hair. This is a great investment for prolonging the life and vibrancy of coloured hair.
- Maintains natural oils: As mentioned above, using shampoos with sulphate strips the natural oils from your hair. By using sulphate-free shampoos, you are maintaining the natural oils, making your hair feel softer and shinier.
- Suitable for sensitive scalps: Sulphate-free shampoos are a great alternative to prevent potential irritation and inflammation.
- Frizz-free: Sulphate-free shampoos can help to reduce and even prevent the chances of your hair becoming frizzy.
- Doesn’t burn your eyes: Not only are sulphate-free shampoos gentle on the hair and scalp but it is gentle on the eyes too. If it accidentally gets in your eyes, it doesn’t cause the same burning experience as sulphate-full shampoos.
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