Ingredient Update: Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate is okay
Originally, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate was included in the list of Sulfates to Avoid. After recently learning that this ingredient is a surfactant and not a sulfate, it has been removed from that list. According to an article on NaturallyCurly.com, Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate a Sulfate?. SLSA is a surfactant that is naturally derived from coconut and palm oil. The article also states that “the SLSA molecule is too large to penetrate the skin, thus causing less irritation than sulfates.” but cautions that it could be drying on coarser hair.
What is it?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate is a relatively newer chemical to the market. It is increasingly becoming a replacement for sodium laureth and sodium lauryl sulfate. It is a surfactant used to clean, de-grease, and create lather.
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Is it CG?
The easiest way to analyze all of the different ingredients in your hair products is to use the Is It CG? app. Simply paste the ingredients into the app and it will automatically analyze them and provide a breakdown of what each ingredient will do for your hair. Good or Bad!
