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Why Use Sulfate Free Shampoos?

People may wonder why suddenly there is much talk about Sulfate free shampoos and cleansers.

Sulfate shampoos are very drying for most hair types.They are especially drying for African American and kinky, curly and wavy hair types.When one speaks about these cleansers it is important to note that we are talking about sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate.However, some may not have considered they have been found to  accelerate hair loss as well.According to an article on Livestrong:

“The Hair Loss Control Clinic says that SLES causes a dramatic decline in the hair growth cycle and prolongs the hair loss phase by a factor of eight. Scalp irritation and hair loss can result from shampoos with the SLES ingredient. Its presence may aggravate hair follicles, exacerbating hair loss and associated scalp conditions. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics suggests using chemical-free hair products to avoid complications associated with the compound.”

We recommend  our 12 Ft Vitality Conditioning Shampoo for great cleansing results that enhances texture and manageability of the hair strand. You can find it here:  https://12ftvitality.com/product/conditioning-shampoo/