Sulfate-free shampoos become megapopular. And it's not just another fashion trend... These remedies are actually effective and safe. Let's figure out what exactly their advantages are, and whether there are weaknesses. We will also learn how to choose and use such products. But first, let's decide if they are so scary sulfates and what they are.
SLS sulfates in shampoos: what it is and how it works
This abbreviation means the presence of sulfuric acid salts. Manufacturers of cosmetics and household chemicals have been using these additives everywhere since the beginning of the last century.
There are two main reasons for this:
Minimum investment;
Maximum effect.
Interacting with water, sulfate oxidizes and forms a rich foam... Sulfuric acid minerals work well with any kind of contamination. Therefore, such compounds are added to the composition of cleaning products, toothpaste, gels, etc.
Why are these substances bad?The problem is that the active ingredients, cleansing the scalp and curls, destroy the hair structure and the protective layer of the skin. Experts have come to the unequivocal conclusion that long-term use of sulfates causes. The residues of substances cannot be completely washed off, they have a detrimental effect on the epidermis and thin the follicles.
The negative effects of sulfates on hair are as follows:
- Irritation, peeling;
- Allergic reactions;
- Dryness, weakening of the cuticle, keratin fibers;
- Increased electrification of the hairstyle;
- Increased formation of dandruff;
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- Washing out paint;
- Rapid hair pollution.
Innovative cosmetics supplemented with ingredients that neutralize the harmful effects of sulfates... However, this is not the best alternative. If you care about the health of your scalp and curls, use sulfate-free hair shampoos .
A little more about them below, but for now let's finish with the salts. When choosing formulations for hair care, avoid the following labels on the packaging:
SLES;
ALS;
ALES;
SLS.
Sulfate-free shampoos: how they work
A logical question arises: if the function of salts is to cleanse the skin and hair, then how do the formulations cope with this without such substances. Sulfate-free shampoos contain natural cleansing ingredients. This substitution is softer and more delicate. The most common types of organic matter are:
Betaine - herbal supplement that increases the protective properties of hair. The source is sugar beet.
Lauryl sulfoacetate - an organic substance obtained from coconut or palm oil. It is a lathering agent.
Monosodium glutamate - a natural antioxidant.
Lauryl sulfo betaine - a natural component that forms a foam.
Cocamidopropyl betaine - natural antiseptic and antistatic agent.
Decyl glucoside.Source - cornstarch and coconut oil. Promotes gentle cleansing of the scalp and hair.
These and other natural ingredients provide gentle care. But before choosing one or another option, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the specific advantages and disadvantages of such products. Important individual approach... Consider the characteristics of your hair, skin type, lifestyle, frequency of using gels and varnishes, and other nuances.
Sulfate-free shampoos: pros and cons
First, let's talk about what you will lose by giving preference to natural ingredients in the shampoo.
Disadvantages of sulfate-free shampoo
Less foam.
Let's remember what we talked about at the beginning: minerals foam perfectly, and shampoos without such active elements, on the contrary, form a minimum of foam.
Inability to wash off silicone without residue.
If you use gels and varnishes intensively, then be prepared that the sulfate-free product will not cope with the cleansing 100%.
Disappearance of volume.
The mop will no longer be as fluffy as when using sulfate-containing detergents.
Unsuccessful fight against dandruff.
The mild action of organics is not able to destroy the fungus. In such situations, complex treatment is needed.
Speaking about the disadvantages of sulfate-free shampoos, it is necessary to mention such a moment as financial and time spending. Natural remedies are always more expensive than chemistry, as is well known. The consumption of such a product is also higher, and it takes more time to wash your hair, especially when it comes to thick and long hair.
The gentle effect of organic shampoos will not be noticeable immediately. You will notice that the artificial shine and volume of the hair will disappear. This can be called adaptation. Restoring curls and scalp is a long process. Be patient, and a month or two after using this shampoo, enjoy a healthy and beautiful hairstyle.
Pros of sulfate-free hair shampoo:
Are completely washed off, do not cause irritation, allergies;
Does not destroy the protective layer of the skin, follicles and cuticles;
Nourish and strengthen the skin, hair follicles;
Do not wash off coloring pigments;
They restore the acid balance and generally heal curls and skin;
Improves hair growth;
They have a long-lasting cleansing effect - the curls do not grease for a long time, they become less dirty;
Have no contraindications;
They are distinguished by the absence of harsh aromas.
It is highly recommended to apply sulfate-free shampoos after keratin straightening... Since products containing sulfuric acid minerals wash out the elements necessary for hair straightening. If you wash your hair with a sulfate-containing composition, the effect after the procedure will simply disappear.
Features of the use of shampoos without sulfates
So you've decided to go organic detergents... What do you need to know about use? We have already mentioned the rather long recovery time. Since the natural ingredients act gently and gradually, it takes some time to see and feel the effect. But this is not the momentary beauty of the hairstyle, but the health of the skin and hair.
If you often use gels or varnishes, in order to completely wash them off in combination with sulfate-free shampoos, use additional products.
You are the owner long hair, then with each shampooing, wash your hair several times and rinse thoroughly.
A safe shampoo has such a delicate effect that at the beginning of use it cannot cope with excess sebum. But by feeding and strengthening, hair and skin are gradually restored, and the work of the sebaceous glands is stabilized. The absence of toxins and the beneficial effect of natural ingredients, over time, normalizes any type of hair.
Attention! Many sulfate-free products need to be stored at low temperatures. Therefore, before use, the liquid needs to be slightly warmed in the palms.
Sulfate-free shampoos: list
More and more modern manufacturers are abandoning the use of toxic substances, offering consumers natural products. Of the most reliable, proven companies that produce sulfate-free shampoos, companies stand out Johnson Baby, Natura Siberica, Vichy, Sess, Vella, Estelle, Loreal.
To choose the right harmless and effective remedy for shampooing, we offer a rating of the best formulations without sulfates.
1. Natura Siberica line.
This Russian company offers several varieties of shampoos. There are shampoos for weakened and colored curls, for sensitive skin, for hair care after salon procedures.
The compositions are distinguished by a high content of natural useful elements: raspberries and mountain ash, fir and yarrow will take care of your hairstyle, essential oils and glycerin.
In addition, products under this brand are cheaper than many other similar products.
2. Means from Loreal for colored hair.
Delicate Color - shampoo that will retain its rich color after staining. Taurine will take care of the lipid layer of each hair, and the action of panthenol will give the curls additional strength and elasticity.
Thanks to magnesium, vitamin E, special filters against UV radiation, the hair will be reliably protected from the negative effects of external factors.
Shamupne Loreal Delicate Color has established itself well among the fair sex, many women noted that their hair became softer.
3. Estelle moisturizing shampoo without sulfates.
Estel Aqua Otium contains amino acids, nicotinic acid, proteins, lactose. Thanks to these components, the hair is intensely moisturized without weighing down, it becomes soft, but strong. Preserving the hydro-lipid balance of the skin, additionally nourishing with useful microelements and vitamins, this composition is intended for long-term and frequent use. Great for hair after keratin straightening and other salon treatments.
It is also worth mentioning the products of the Russian company "Granny Agafia's Recipes". In addition to the absence of sulfates, shampoos of this brand are extremely appreciated by buyers due to their affordable cost and unique composition from Siberian herbs.
List of sulfate-free shampoos
Sulfate-free shampoos up to 500 rubles.
ESTEL PROFESSIONAL, Intensive moisturizing shampoo / OTIUM AQUA. Price for 250ml - 450r.
KAPOUS, Shampoo "Keratin" / Magic Keratin. Price 300ml - 430r.
SYOSS Supreme Selection Revive, Price 250ml - 250r.
Granny Agafia's recipes, Toning Shampoo. Price 360 \u200b\u200bml - 70 rubles.
Natura Siberica, Intensive Moisturizing Sea Buckthorn Shampoo for Normal and Dry Hair. Price 400ml - 350r.
NATURA SIBERICA, Shampoo Neutral, Price 400ml - 370r.
Up to 1000r.
KAARAL, Shampoo for damaged hair / Reale Intense Nutrition Shampoo. Price 250ml - 800r.
MATRIX, Shampoo for severely damaged hair / BIOLAGE KERATINDOSIS. Price 250ml - 820r.
BAREX, Volumizing shampoo with sea buckthorn oil and cucumber oil / CONTEMPORA. Price 1000ml - 900r.
WELLA, Shampoo renewing / ELEMENTS. Price 250ml - 825r.
CocoChoco, Shampoo INTENSIVE, Price 250ml - 850r.
L "Oreal Professionnel Delicate Color. Price 250ml - 850r.
Shampoos over 1000r.
KAARAL, Shampoo with silk hydrolysates and keratin / Colorpro Shampoo. Price 1000 ml - 1700 rub.
KAARAL, Color Nourishing Shampoo MARAES. Price 250ml - 1300r.
KERASTASE, Shampoo-bath for hair / AURA BOTANIKA. Price 250ml - 2050r.
KERASTASE, Shampoo-bath for smoothness and lightness of hair in motion "Fluidealist" / DISCIPLINE. Price 250ml - 2050r.
OLLIN PROFESSIONAL, Cleansing Shampoo for hair and scalp with bamboo extract / FULL FORCE. Price 300ml - 570r.
REDKEN, Sulfate-Free pH Balancing Shampoo for Blonde Hair / BLONDE IDOL. Price 1000ml - 3100r.
JOICO, Sulfate-Free Shampoo for curly hair / CURL CLEANSING SULFATE-FREE SHAMPOO. Price 1000ml - 3900r.
HEMPZ, Shampoo vegetable "Pomegranate" light moisture / Daily Herbal Moisturizing. Price 265ml - 1350r.
Review of sulfate-free shampoos - video
The abundance of products based on natural ingredients will allow everyone to make a good choice. Remember that the effectiveness depends on the individual characteristics of the skin and hair. Try it, do not be afraid to experiment - after all, such sulfate-free cosmetics are harmless - and you will find the best option.
Maintain an optimal balance of hair and scalp! We offer professional pH shampoos for delicate cleansing and hair care. ✓ Delivery by courier in Moscow and St. Petersburg. ✓ Departures to any region of Russia.
What does the acid-base balance in cosmetics indicate?
The scalp and epidermis have a certain level of acidity, which different people ranges from 4.5 to 6.7. In general, pH values \u200b\u200bvary from 0 to 14, while values \u200b\u200bbelow 5 indicate an oxidative reaction, from 5 to 7 - neutral, above 7 - alkaline. Strong acids, like strong alkalis, destroy the hair structure and negatively affect the skin surface.
Since moisture is retained in the hairs, their environment is initially slightly acidic. But dyeing or the salon increases the alkaline level, so the strands become dry and naughty, and the ends split. Immediately after these procedures, choose shampoos with a pH close to 3-4 to stop and neutralize the alkaline chemical reaction. And for subsequent care, you can choose higher rates of these values.
How to maintain a neutral pH balance in hair and scalp?
If the product used causes excessive dryness or, conversely, makes the hairstyle heavier, then the shampoo is not suitable for you. To improve hair structure, choose products that maintain a neutral pH:
- Damaged and dry strands need acidic products with a level of 5.5-7 or alkali-free (values \u200b\u200b4.5-5.5). This choice is explained by the fact that aggressive agents, when dyeing and curling, alkalize the hairs, drying them out, so it is necessary to "shift" the balance towards an acidic environment.
- For women with sensitive scalp and dandruff, it is also advisable to use cosmetic products with low pH.
- Owners oily hair pH neutral or slightly alkaline (level 6-8) is suitable.
In addition to examining professional product packages that indicate pH, be guided by your own feelings. If the curls after washing and soon become oily, the pH of the detergent base is too low (acidic). If, on the contrary, they are hard to the touch, rough, hard to fit - the product is overly alkaline.
The online store "Hair Market" has various types of professional shampoos, the pH of which is suitable for different types hair. The goods are delivered to all corners of Russia!
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The CARETECT HB COLOR line is the second I have tested for washing and hair care from the Japanese brand Napla.
Looking ahead, I will say that today shampoos of the CARETECT HB series are the best for me, I mostly use only them.
Specifically, this line, with the prefix "color", is intended for colored hair and has 2 types of products according to the type of exposure, indicated by letters S (softness, smoothness) and V (volume).
I chose type V, purchased with mask.
Napla CARETECT HB color - low pH shampoo. To what exact value is not specified, but the Japanese write "slightly downgraded." That is, slightly acidic. I heard that there are pH test strips on the market. Alternatively, you can check empirically.
WHY AND WHO NEEDS A LOWERED PH SHAMPOO AND HOW IT WORKS
pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a medium. The pH is measured in the range from 0 to 14. A value from 0 to 6.9 is acidic, 7 is neutral, and 7.1-14 is alkaline. The acidity of the hair and sebum has an acidity of 4.5-5.5. This acidity of the hair prevents the growth of fungus and bacteria on the scalp and hair, and also keeps the cuticle closed. A large number of hair products that we use disrupt the normal acidity of the hair. Alkaline solutions help open the cuticle of the hair, and too acidic products contribute to their shrinkage.
Sour shampoos, first of all, are needed for people with weak, brittle, dry hair, injured staining and other chemical influences. The alkali contained in the dyes opens the hair cuticle like a lump. As a result, the hair begins to lose moisture, splits and breaks. A lowered pH will also work for curly hair, which is porous in nature. In addition, acidic shampoos can prevent and eliminate dandruff.
For normal, straight hair, it is best to use pH neutral shampoos and conditioners, as acidic hair can make hair greasy.
COMPOSITION
Water, methylaminopropionate, cocamide DEA, cocamidopropyl Betaine, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate 2 Na, TEA cocoyl glutamine acid, Zoran acid PEG-120 glucoside, ceteareth-60 miristylg glycol, sodium acid lauroyl hydrolyzed silk, hemline, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, , trehalose, polyquaternium - 61, methylsilanediol hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed collagen PCA-Na, betaine, Camellia, cocoilargininethyl PCA, sorbitol, serine, glycine, glutamic acid, alanine, lysine, arginine, threonine, PROLINE, St. John "s wort extract, chamomile extract, Linden extract, calendula extract, cornflower extract, Roman camomile extract, peg-20 sorbitancocoetho, polyquaternium - 10, oxybenzone-4, glycerin, BG, sodium chloride, citric acid, sodium benzoate, EDTA -2Na, Ethanol, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance
The cleansing base is very mild (as in other Napla shampoos from the CARETECT HB line), perfect for people with sensitive scalp suffering from itching. A large amount of moisturizing components. The composition is wonderful. Parabens personally do not terrify me.
TEXTURE and ODOR
Quite liquid texture, one might say watery. The expense is not the most economical. Tea color. Lathers perfectly, the foam is soft and dense. It smells of gentle baby soap, you can feel a slight sourness in the aroma. But the main smell is soap.
IMPRESSIONS and RESULT
The first thing I want to note is its softness. The shampoo is not washed the first time. In order to rinse your hair, you need to apply 2-3 times. But with subsequent applications, it gives abundant foam. Washes well without overdrying.
Everything that is promised by the manufacturer is being fulfilled. The quality of the hair is excellent. Hair to hair. The moisture is just incredible, smoothness, density. Hair does not frizz, porosity is eliminated. After rinsing the dye from the hair and washing with this shampoo, the ammonia smell is really neutralized, the hair does not smell like dye at all.
This shampoo is one of my favorites. The volume is there. The shampoo really smoothes, moisturizes and thickens the hair! I use it within the first week after staining. The scalp feels very comfortable.
If you constantly dye your hair, especially blond, I recommend taking a closer look at these products. Suitable also for people with porous curly hair who would like to "nail down" fluff and structure the texture of the hair.
A product similar in its action is the acidic pH neutralizer balm from Joico.
About the other Napla hair products I use:
If you have a problem with a sensitive scalp and worn-out hair coloring with all the accompanying consequences, I recommend you try this shampoo.
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Where does the choice of shampoo begin?
Before you go shopping for beauty products, first you need to determine what type of hair you have and the condition of your scalp. For dry, thin, thick, split ends, porous, brittle hair, different shampoos are required. It is imperative to pay attention to the condition of the scalp: how oily it is, normal, prone to irritation or seborrhea.
The beauty and health of hair depends on the condition of the hair follicles. Therefore, when choosing a shampoo, you must first focus on the type of scalp, and only after that - on the condition of the curls themselves. An improperly selected shampoo can cause a lot of trouble, causing itching and flaking, dryness, stiffness or increased greasy hair.
Types of shampoos
Modern hair cleansers can be divided into four main categories:
Caring shampoos. Designed to keep scalp and curls healthy.
Neutral. They perform cleansing functions.
Peeling shampoos. They are used for deep cleansing.
Shading. Provides light coloring effect.
It is the shampoo that is intended for scalp care and treatment. And masks, balms, oil sprays and other products take care of the condition of the hair.
Now let's figure out which shampoo is right for each type of scalp.
Oily skin
Choose shampoos for frequent use with mild effects. They can be alternated with products for sensitive skin. Nourishing shampoos and products for colored curls are not suitable: they weigh down the hair, make it dull and unruly, and also often cause seborrhea.
Dry skin
Moisturizing shampoos with low level PH containing vitamins, as well as nutritional and plant components: honey, lanolin, proteins, olive oil etc.
Shampoos for deep cleaning, with aggressive substances, excess of fragrances and dyes are not suitable.
Sensitive skin
Mild cleansing and moisturizing shampoos marked "for gentle care", containing phytocomponents that relieve irritation: chamomile, valerian, mint, are suitable. Shampoos with aggressive effects and active substances such as hot peppers, burdocks, mustard are not suitable.
Mixed skin
Here you need to use a combination of shampoos and care products after washing. Suitable sets of shampoo with a peeling effect and shampoo for sensitive skin, or a remedy for seborrhea and a mask that normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands. Shampoos are not suitable for one specific type of skin - only oily or only dry.
For normal hair, choose a neutral, balanced shampoo that gently removes impurities and maintains healthy curls. For oily, you need a product that cleans well and at the same time contains ingredients that have a soothing and antimicrobial effect. For dry hair, a preparation with moisturizing and nourishing additives is best suited: oils, keratin, vitamins, plant extracts.
Shampoo for combination hair, seaweed extracts. Thin hair you need a shampoo with a thickening effect with the addition of keratin, silk proteins, calcium, wheat germ, almond milk. And if you have painted and damaged hair, use a shampoo that will help maintain color, with a UV filter and nutritional supplements - glycerin, keratin, proteins, and so on.
Since the scalp and hair get used to the effects of the same active ingredients, it is necessary to change the shampoo every three to four months so that its effectiveness will not decrease.
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