What's Your Take on Sulfate-Free Shampoos?


Updated 06/06/11 1:39 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 30 comments

The Pros and Cons of Sulfates in Shampoos

Sulfates (aka sodium laureth sulfate and ammonium laureth sulfate), which are the agents that make our cosmetics lather and suds, are often looked down upon for their tendencies to dry out hair and strip color. Because of that, an increasing number of brands are joining in on the sulfate-free wagon, like L'Oréal Paris. On the flip side, others complain that they just don't get the lather or Read more

The Facts Behind Sodium Laureth Sulfate


Updated 09/08/09 8:24 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 25 comments

The Facts Behind Sodium Laureth Sulfate

You might have heard people warning you about Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), a common ingredient in body-care products. SLES is the compound that is responsible for the foaming effect that we expect from products such as toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, and more. It is widely used because it is cheap and it breaks down the molecular structure of grease and oil. There is much debate over the Read more