Shampoos FAQ
Do "organic" shampoos & conditioners feel or perform differently than regular ones?
In short, often they do, but it depends on the product. It is important to realize that an organic shampoo is typically not going to lather up like a conventional one because it is not made with the same unnatural or unhealthy cleansing agents.
Many hair conditioners also feel different because they don't use synthetic anti-static ingredients. Hair care products are the hardest to formulate with pure food-based ingredients - though it is definitely happening, and can expect there to be more and more innovation within the organic hair care industry.
What's the deal with sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), or sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)?
Commonly used in everything from shampoos to toothpastes, these chemicals are cheap to use and are added to products as a foaming agent because most consumers believe that the more bubbles a product produces, the more effective it is.
However they are known to commonly cause irritation to the skin and scalp. SLS can be made from natural or synthetic sources; but even being made from natural sources, it is often considered too aggressive a detergent. SLES is made using ethylene oxide, a toxic petroleum derivative. None of the products available on Saffron Rouge are formulated with these chemicals. They may not provide the amount of lather you're used to, but they'll still clean just as good, if not better.
