Sulfate-Free

Understanding Sulfates
Sulfates are a large group of ingredients which act as cleansing agents in Cosmetics. They help loosen up the dirt and grime from your skin and hair to allow for water to wash it away with ease. However some sulfates are so good at their job, they can wash off your skin’s own natural oils that keep it moisturised and protected which can lead to dryness and irritation. Most people will find no issues with sulfate, however if you find your skin doesn’t like sulfates then free feel to avoid them by looking out for the sulfate-free icon on Skincarisma.

Which ingredients are classified as sulfates?
We’ve taken the Sulfates which are considered more harsh for our Sulfate-Free status. A product will be Sulfate-Free if it does not contain any of the following Sulfates:

TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
PEG-15 Cocamine
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Ammonium Xylenesulfonate
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Sodium Myreth Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate