We’re continuously bombarded about which ingredients to use for better haircare, but what about the other side of the coin? If you’re conscious about haircare ingredients, you’re bound to have come across the term “sulphate-free”.
What’s Up With Sulphates
Sulphates are synthetic chemicals found in thousands of products, including beauty and hair care, personal care as well as household cleaning goods. A type of detergent, they’re known to be excellent at removing oil and grease, which is why they’re a popular ingredient in items like dishwashing liquid.
Since they’re so good at cleaning, sulphates have become a popular ingredient in shampoos. Unfortunately, there’s a catch. Sulphates work hard to remove oil and impurities, and in doing so, they become dehydrating, stripping your curls and the scalp of natural moisture in the process. This then leads to dryness, irritation and weaker hair, which eventually leads to breakage.
Sulphate-Free Hair Care
I’m not the only one that understands the dangers of sulphates as from the very start, haircare brand Hask has been dedicated to providing hard-working hair care products that do no harm. Known for their clean formulas and hair-loving ingredients, Hask excludes any sulphates from their hair care products, ensuring safer and better products for your hair, as well as for the environment. Rather, they utilize high quality ingredients that are not only safe, but also nourishing. In addition to being sulphate-free, Hask products are also free from parabens, phthalates, gluten, and aluminium starch.
5 reasons to go sulphate-free:
1. Moisture retention
As mentioned, sulphates are drying and can strip your hair of the natural oils. If your hair is prone to dryness, like mine, then sulphates may worsen the problem.
Luckily, by opting for a sulphate-free shampoo, you’ll experience a product that removes grease and impurities gently, without stripping away natural oils and irritating the scalp. So, why not try Hask Argan Oil repairing Shampoo, which not only cleanses hair, but also helps to strengthen weak strands to their former glory?
2. Less scalp irritation
By stripping away the oils produced naturally by the scalp, sulphate shampoos can cause a dry scalp, which can eventually lead to flaking (not dandruff), itchiness, sensitivity, and discomfort.
To avoid the discomfort of an irritated scalp throughout the day, a sulphate-free shampoo, like the Hask Sensitive Care Fragrance Free Shampoo, would work better for you. This product gently cleanses and removes impurities without causing irritation or discomfort. It’s formulated with a soothing blend of oat extract and pro-vitamin B5 to help protect and moisturise for healthy-looking hair and happy-feeling skin.
3. Hair colour lasts longer
Do you enjoy playing with colour? If so, stay away from sulphates.
These compounds can make hair colour fade faster and are known to make blonde hair brassy and dull, so if you do colour your hair, sulphate-free shampoo is a must. For instance, the Hask Color Care Color Protection Shampoo nourishes and revives colour-treated hair, restoring vital moisture to help keep hair strong and colour brilliant.
Now, if you’re more of a blonde girl, the Hask Blonde Care Purple Toning Shampoo works just as well. This highly-pigmented violet shampoo gently cleanses while neutralizing dull, yellow and brassy tones for a cooler shade of blonde.
4. It’s better for the environment
The fewer sulphates you use, the fewer sulphates washed into the water system, polluting the environment.
Sulphates are synthetic chemicals that do not belong in our water systems, or in the ocean. Choosing sulphate-free is a better option for the environment and marine life.
5. It reduces frizz
Sulphates’s dehydrating effects can lead to frizziness.
So, why not void the problem by sticking to a sulphate-free regime, from shampoo, to conditioner and mask. The Hask Curl Care Moisturizing Shampoo and Detangling Conditioner are a regime that hydrates and protects your curl texture from damage and frizz.
If you’ve yet to go sulphate-free, now is the time! Your hair will thank you for it.
Get Your Hands On Hask
Hask is sulphate-free favourite among thousands of women, and South Africans can now locate their favourite Hask products more conveniently. As from April 2024, Hask will be available from three major South African retailers: Dis-Chem, Clicks and Takealot. The addition of retailers Clicks and Takealot means that Hask now enjoys greater availability, making it easier for customers to purchase their favourite products.
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