When people talk about sulfates in hair care, they are primarily referring to sulfate-based ingredients that work as cleansers (surfactants and foaming agent) in shampoos, such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES). Sulfate-based surfactants can be harsh, stripping natural oils, depleting color and irritating the scalp. Sulfate-free surfactants are relatively milder, less stripping and less foaming.
As sulfate-free technology evolved and consumer mindsets changed, we have updated our portfolio so that all Oribe hair care products are now sulfate-free (SLES and SLS).