We all need to be more careful what it is we choose to rub on our scalps. It seems like every shampoo today on the market today contains a cocktail of ingredients to make the stuff smell so nice and lather so much…but sometime you got to wonder if this cocktail of chemicals is giving the illusion that we are cleaning our hair?
The addition of sulfate into shampoo has become a phenomenon today! Basically, “sodium laureth/lauryl sulphate” is responsible for making your shampoo “foam” ..that’s it, cleaning your hair is not done by foam at all.
Unfortunately sulfate is very bad for your health and too much of it, just is NOT a good thing. This can be problematic considering that it is in 99% of shampoos and bath soaps. However, there are many “sulfate-free” shampoos on the market, it’s just a matter of knowing which one doesn’t contain “sulfate”.
Below you will find a table of all the top sulfate-free shampoo’s Eco-Savy recommends. You can either wait until you go to the store to buy them, or order them right HERE from amazon.
Remember, sodium lauryl sulfate is very irritating to the eyes and skin, and may contain the carcinogen dioxane (produced during manufacturing).
What ingredients replace the “sulfate”?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate. This ingredient is derived from coconut and palm oils and is completely 100% safe for our skin. This plant derived ingredient effectively helps to remove oil, dirt and bacteria, without drying or irritating even the most sensitive skin. Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate is also a hydrophilic, this means it is attracted to water which enables it to dissolve more readily in water, thus providing superior rinse ability!
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| Sweet Baby Shampoo *Sulfate Free, No Parabens, Phthalates, Dyes, Endocrine Disruptors, SLS Free, Vegan, Natural | -Available in 6 Formulas: Angel Baby, Tropical Baby, Fresh Pear Baby, Coconut Baby, Vanilla Baby, Unscented (Sensitive Skin or Allergies - Even though our Natural Scents are Phthalate free & Nitro Musk free some people still may not be able to use even the Natural scents and should use the Unscented Shampoo). - No SLS or Any Sulfates, Parabens, Phthalates, Petroleum, Phosphates, DEA or Dyes - No Endocrine Disruptors Like Lavendar Oil or Tea Tree Oil because of recent study on Web MD showing these have caused breast growth in boys. See Web MD article, Lavender Oil May Spur Breasts in Boys - Not Tear Free because there are No Toxic Anesthetizing Ingredients (Tear Duct Numbing Agents). Tip: Place a small baby sized damp folded up washcloth above babies eyebrows to help keep suds out of eyes when shampooing and rinsing out shampoo. - All natural with 100% pure plant-based ingredients, Vegan and Hypoallergenic, Tested by Cosmetologists |
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| Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo & Conditioner - CRUELTY FREE | This is a very popular product among the Eco-Savy community | -Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Shampoo and Conditioner Pack -Enriched with Organic Botanical Balanced Shampoo That Will Clean and Protect -Cruelty Free (Never Tested on Animals) - No Animal Products in Ingredients - Product Features Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Shampoo and Conditioner Pack Enriched with Organic Botanicals Balanced Shampoo That Will Clean and Protect - Adds Moisture and Manageability Cruelty Free (Never Tested on Animals) - No Animal Products in Ingredients Product Description Pack of 1 Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Balance Moisturizing Shampoo and 1 Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Moisturizing Conditioner. When your hair is dry, it needs to be nourished. This balanced shampoo will clean and protect. While adding moisture and manageability, it infuses shine everyday, all day. Enhanced with organic botanicals, it does not contain laurel/laureth sulfates. |
| Aveeno Pure Renewal Shampoo, 10.5 Ounce | - Rebalances hair's optimal moisture levels - Refreshes and rebalances for healthy manageability - Designed with sulfate-free technology for gentle cleansing |
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| Bella Professional Sulfate-free Luxury Shampoo (Keratin Infused Shampoo) | - An exclusive SULFATE-FREE shampoo to cleanse and fortify your hair and scalp - Improves the longevity of your keratin treatment (Brazilian Blowout, etc.) - Enhances shine and eliminates frizz - Relaxes curls and waves in thick rebellious hair and addresses the demands of continous heat styling - Sulfate-free formula doesn't strip essential oils or color |
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| Sulfate Free After Care Shampoo and Conditioner **Global Complex Brazilian Keratin Hair Treatment 2 Bottles Value Set ** | - Moisturizing shampoo-provides superior protection, moisture, and a lasting shine. - Moisturizing Conditioner-Light yet deeply Provides superior protection - Nourishes, hydrates, and strengthens the hair. - Restores split ends, breakage and dryness using of moisture rich ingredients - Hydrolyzed keratin & essential amino acids. Infused with Hydrolyzed keratin & collagen Amino acids for stronger healthier shiny hair - Includes: sulfate free Shampoo, Conditioner |
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| NaturOli Soap Nuts Natural Shampoo | - SULFATE FREE! Gluten free. Fragrance free. Vegan. 100% botanical, chemical-free conditioning shampoo. No other conditioners or treatments are required. Safe for color treated hair & reduces color fading. ---- Made with USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC Soap Nuts / Soap Berries! - Proprietary Ayurvedic formula rinses clean leaving hair tangle-free & manageable with healthy body, texture, volume & shine. - Hydrates & revitalizes dry, damaged or stressed hair. Relieves itchy scalp. Cleanses without irritating scalp, weakening hair follicles or depleting natural nutrients & moisture. |
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| "Enjoy" Sulfate-Free Hydrating Duo (Shampoo and Conditioner) 10 oz | - Color Safe - For all hair types - Eliminates frizz - Results in silky & smooth hair |
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| Nexxus Chromalife Colour Lock Shampoo, 33.8 Ounce | - An ultra mild sulfate free formula that helps restore essential nutrients lost during colour services - Blended with nourishing blue lotus root, EFA rich perilla seed oil and our fade block complex - The fade block complex also contains powerful UV screens, including a natural sunflower extract to help protect hair from the sun's bleaching effects |
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| TIGI Bed Head Superstar Sulfate-Free Shampoo | - Sulfate free - Gentle |
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| Organix Vanilla Silk Shampoo | Note: I have tried this and it works good! | - Unique blend of sulfate free surfactants; Paraben free - Safe for color treated hair - Organic coconut milk and oils |
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