2 Reasons Why You Want Sulfate Free Dog Shampoo
We like taking a deep dive into ingredients to break down the safety and potential toxicities of products. In this post, we are going to give you just 2 reasons why you want sulfate free dog shampoo and why you want a certified organic dog shampoo.
- Many products that contain sulfates also contain dioxane - a byproduct of the manufacturing process that is known to cause cancer. A recent study found dioxane in 80% of products made for humans and no one has tested products for our dogs.
- Even if the product is not contaminated with dioxane, sulfates are a known skin irritants and cause allergies.
4-Legger certified organic dog shampoo will never contain synthetic sulfates - keeping both you and your dog away from environmental toxins!
How do you know sulfates are in the bottle? Look for these ingredients or phrases:
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
- Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
- Sodium Coco Sulfate
- TEA Lauryl Sulfate
- MEA Lauryl Sulfate
- Natural cleaners
- Coconut based cleaners
- Naturally derived from coconuts
- Vegetable based cleaners
- Coconut based surfactants
Want to learn more about sulfates? Read more sulfates here...
