Sulfates — most commonly Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) — are harsh surfactants that produce abundant foam. They are used in shampoos, body washes, toothpaste, and facial cleansers.
The main concerns: they aggressively strip the skin's natural protective barrier, causing dryness, irritation, redness, and worsening conditions like atopic dermatitis. Additionally, SLES can be contaminated during manufacturing with 1,4-dioxane — classified as a probable human carcinogen.
NOMI & YOU offers sulfate-free alternatives with gentle natural surfactants that don't damage the skin barrier.