Are sulfates and SLS the same?

Sulfate is a salt that forms when sulfuric acid reacts with another chemical. It’s a broader term for other synthetic sulfate-based chemicals you may be concerned about, such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES).

Is sodium sulfate the same as SLS?

SLS stands for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, also known as SDS, Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate. SLES stands for Sodium Laureth Sulfate, sometimes written as Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate.

What does SLS free mean?

An SLS-free shampoo does not contain the harsh and irritating ingredient sodium lauryl sulphate, which is a foaming agent (detergent) used by many hair care brands in the UK. If you have an itchy or flaky scalp, one of the simplest things you can try is washing your hair with an SLS-free shampoo.

Is sodium lauryl sulfate A sulfate?

The most common sulfate-based ingredients found in personal care products are sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate. “Sodium lauryl sulfate is a degreaser in a sense. It allows for the food particles to be aided in their transition from our mouth, helping to achieve that ‘clean’ feel.

Is Dove SLS free?

Dove Body Washes are made with a mild surfactant system. The surfactant system comprises of Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine. The formulations do not contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate.

How do you know if you are allergic to SLS?

What are the symptoms of a SLS allergy/sensitivity? The properties of SLS can cause already sensitive or dry skin to itch, flake or crack more dramatically. Oral health care products that contain SLS are likely to cause cracking at the corners of the mouth and canker sores.

Is head and shoulders SLS free shampoo?

Head & Shoulders typically uses a blend of cleansers, sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate, to get the right balance of both cleansing and nourishment of hair and scalp due to its mildness.

Are Aveda shampoos sulfate-free?

Do Aveda products contain sulfates? We do not use SLS or SLES in our shampoos. However, we do use ammonium lauryl sulfate derived from coconut and coco-babassu sulfate derived from coconut and babassu (utilizing Aveda’s exclusive Babassu technology). Aveda also currently offers ten sulfate-free skin cleansing products.