Poll posted by BR Natalie
You've probably seen products advertising themselves as free from SLS, or sulphate-free, but do you know what it means?
Sulphates like SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate) are detergents. They enable a product to get through grease and do its cleaning business. They generally are also the foam maker in a product.
And they've gotten a bit of a bad rep of late. So let's clear up some of the myths. There is no evidence that SLS is a carcinogen. It is found in many household products - shampoo, shower gel, foaming cleansers, dishwash liquid and car engine cleaners. It's used in so many products because it's relatively cheap and incredibly effective at it's job. And therein lies the true problem of SLS - it can do it's job too well, resulting in over-stripping skin of it's natural oils, causing dry and sometimes irritated skin.
Most people are fine using sulphates and notice no ill-effects. But if you have particularly sensitive skin or scalp; maybe you've noticed dandruff for the first time, the first step would be trying a sulphate free product and seeing if there's a difference. After all, if it's powerful enough to get last night's lasagne off of your glass dish, it might just be too powerful for your sensitive skin.
We're putting PURE BLEND Sulphate Free Body Wash Coffee, Vanilla & Manuka to the test. Not only do the ingredients sound delicious, they're beneficial too! The coffee helps circulation stimulating your skin, the vanilla mixed with the coffee smells sweet & warm. With coconut oil & manuka honey to moisturise, your skin will feel softer after you wash than before.
All ingredients are natural & organic and completly sulphate free. Kelly Willoughby is the founder and producer of PURE BLEND products, a locally owned and operated business. She wanted to make an organic and natural range of body and home care products that were not only affordable for all but also used high quality ingredients. By keeping the packaging simple she was able to do just that. Ingredients are all as organic and local as she can get. All products are fresh and made in small batches to maintain quality.
Who says luxury has to come with a price tag?!
If you'd like to put your hand up for a spot on this trial team, why not comment below with your experiences of sulphate-free products. Is it something you actively seek out, or is it not a factor in your purchasing decision?
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This is eye opening ! With this perfect blend of Coffee, Vanilla & Manuka , it will be too delicious not to try !!