SULFATES
If you look on the label of any Beardbrand product, you’ll see that it says “sulfate free,” and you might be wondering…
What the heck are sulfates, and why should I care about them?
Sulfate is a type of salt formed by chemical reactions involving sulfuric acid. In grooming products, it generally shows up in the form of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES).
For years, sulfates have been used in soaps and shampoos because they help create a big lather — and well, people love a good lather. Sounds great, right?
The downside is that both SLS and SLES are known to irritate the eyes, skin, and lungs — especially with long-term use. Some experts even recommend rinsing off sulfates as soon as they're on your skin to reduce the risk of irritation — so you can’t even really enjoy that extra lather.
And even if you’ve got skin that tolerates sulfates, sodium lauryl sulfate is known to strip an excess amount of the natural oil from hair and skin, leading to hair that is drier, weaker, and more susceptible to damage.
At Beardbrand, we’re committed to natural ingredients and safe synthetics that don’t mess with your body’s chemistry or cause annoying irritation —that means no sodium lauryl sulfates or sodium laureth sulfates. But don’t get it twisted; you can still work up a quality lather with Beardbrand products.
Ready to lose the sulfates and build a grooming routine around products that leave your skin, beard, and hair feeling and smelling awesome? We got you.
PS:We do use magnesium sulfate in Beardbrand Sea Salt Spray. Don't fret, magnesium sulfate is also known asepsom saltand it has a long history of reported health benefits.
