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As an all-natural and vegan shampoo bar brand, we often get asked about coco sulfate. Many people confuse the ingredient with sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) — a chemical often used in shampoos, soaps, shower gels, and toothpaste. Read on to find out how coco sulfate differs from SLS and how the former benefits the hair and scalp.
Coco Sulfate versus SLS
Manufacturers of health and beauty products use different surfactants that act as foaming agents, wetting agents, or emulsifiers. Like the coco sulfate, many of them have names similar to SLS, confusing users about their safety and effectiveness.
The common factor that connects coco sulfate and SLS is the process they undergo, both of which use fatty acids neutralized with alkali. The two ingredients do not have much in common aside from their names and the related production procedures.
SLS uses purified lauric acid, while coco sulfate uses coconut oil. The effect of the ingredient difference is astounding. Lauric acid creates a component with a low molecular mass, enabling SLS to penetrate the outer layers of the skin and react with underlying skin cells. On the other hand, coconut oil creates a more complex structure with a higher molecular mass, preventing coco sulfate from penetrating the epidermis.
International authoritiesrecognize that they are different ingredients and provide distinct ChemicalAbstracts Service (CAS) numbers. Experts use CAS numbers to identify thechemical compounds in a substance.
Additionally, SLS uses palmoil, the production of which contributes to environmental degradation. Thecontinued patronage of this ingredient has been disastrous for the world’sforests. As a cruelty-free company, we do not usepalm oil and prefer coco sulfate, a more natural, eco-friendly ingredient thanSLS.
The Coco Sulfate Advantage
Apart from being more eco-friendly, using coco sulfate
on a shampoo bar has many hair and scalp benefits.
Thorough Cleaning
Coco sulfate creates a rich foam that thoroughly cleans the hair and scalp — without palm oil. Any Vunella shampoo bar variant traps the oil-based dirt from the hair and rinses it off. Try one now and see how it leaves the skin and hair clean.
Good Hair Days
Vunella shampoo bars are richin essential oils and more natural ingredients like coco sulfate that promote hair growth and create volume. They leave the hair feeling healthy, manageable, and shiny.
Less Irritancy
As we mentioned earlier, SLS contains lauric acid, which effortlessly permeates through the skin and causes irritation. Coco sulfate does not carry this ingredient and does not penetrate the outermost layer of the skin. With a Vunella shampoo bar, you will not experience itch, dryness, and sting.
Guaranteed Safe
Organic authorities like the Soil Association certify some of the most popular natural brands that use coco sulfate. We adhere to the strictest standards and make sure to use the safest ingredients.
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Vunella shampoo bars are all-natural, vegan, cruelty-free products that do not contain SLS and palm. We have a wide variety of scents created for different hair needs. Apart from shampoo bars, we also have conditioner bars guaranteed to detangle and smoothen hair. Try Vunella products today to transform your hair and scalp into their healthiest state.
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