WHY IS USING NATURAL SULFATE-FREE SHAMPOOS BENEFICIAL?

Everyone talks about sulfates, but do you know what they are? Why are they used? What are they for? Well, we've created this post that we hope you find useful.

Sulfates are salts derived from sulfuric acid; two of the best-known and most widely used are ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS) and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). These are excellent detergents. They remove grease very easily after lathering, which is why they are used in cleaning products and also in shampoo.

Being so harsh, continued use of shampoos with sulfates can lead to dehydration of the scalp. In fact, we generate natural oils to protect our hair, but when sulfates come into contact with our hair, these beneficial oils dissolve.

At first, it might seem that these sulfates are effective at removing natural oil and that our hair will be clean, but... (here's the bad part of the story) this action has a side effect: the scalp starts to produce more oil than it did before because it detects that without it, we are defenseless, and it seems that the amount produced was not enough (and it's not that it wasn't enough, it's that the shampoo removed it). As this process continues to repeat, and especially if you have oily hair, it reaches the point where you have to wash your hair every day to prevent it from looking unkempt.

Likewise, sulfates in shampoo try to remove oil even before it has been generated. In many people (especially those with dry hair), this leads to excessive dehydration, which can cause irritation, itching, allergies, or eczema. Another disadvantage of washing hair with a sulfate shampoo is that if you have dyed hair, after a few washes, it will become dull and lose a drastic amount of color due to the harshness of these shampoos.

Conventional shampoos contain additives like silicone, which create an artificial layer around the hair, making it look shiny, healthy, and clean, even though it may actually be weakened.

At Maminat, we are fully aware that by using natural plant-based products that are not harmful to health or the environment, your hair will receive greater nourishment, you won't need to use the excessive amount of products typically used to hydrate hair, and of course, you'll be fostering greater environmental awareness starting from your shower. For this reason, we offer sulfate-free shampoos adapted to each hair type: dry or fragile, normal, and oily.

Prevents irritation and allergies on the scalp.

Prevents hair breakage and helps strengthen hair.

Preserves and extends hair color in case of artificial pigmentation, as these salt-free shampoos are not as harsh at removing dyes.

Better moisture retention to promote shine, condition, and appearance of the hair, as well as its manageability, making conditioner unnecessary.

Promotes natural oil production (very beneficial, especially for dry hair).

Prevents eye irritation, as they do not contain the sulfates that cause it.

Avoids the daily use of conditioners and masks because your hair receives the necessary nourishment and hydration from the shampoo.