How to Use sulfate in a Sentence
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The line is available in tops and bottoms and is sulfate-free, paraben-free and fragrance-fee.
— Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 23 Sep. 2020 -
There are three kinds of salt lakes in the world: carbonate, chloride and sulfate.
— Lilit Marcus, CNN, 16 Feb. 2022 -
These bombs are also sulfate-free and made with skin-soothing olive and MCT oils.
— Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023 -
The general rule of thumb is to stay clear of sulfates, parabens, and silicones.
— Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 1 Aug. 2023 -
Use a gentle sulfate-free shampoo on your color so that all the time and money aren't just washed down the drain.
— Felicity Carter, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022 -
That means there are more places where water can bubble up to the surface from warm, sulfate-rich springs.
— USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2020 -
This kind of mining drainage is extremely acidic and full of sulfate.
— Doris Elín Urrutia, Scientific American, 12 Nov. 2020 -
There's carbon dioxide, which alters the climate, and sulfates that form aerosols and lead to acid rain.
— John Timmer, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2020 -
Their sulfate-free bar claims to treat damaged strands with oat amino acids, sunflower oil and olive oil.
— Chiara Butler, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022 -
There’s a lot to love about this strong cleanser, which is all-natural, paraben-free, sulfate-free and cruelty-free.
— Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 -
This sulfate-free purple shampoo is great for toning and safe enough to use multiple times in a row.
— Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 -
This gel is made of 5 percent potassium nitrate with no parabens and sulfates.
— Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2023 -
Accumulation of an excess of heparan sulfate is toxic to the body and the brain.
— Emil D. Kakkis, STAT, 7 July 2021 -
The mild nature of sulfate free shampoos will keep your scalp happy and comfortable.
— Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022 -
This sulfate-free and dye-free option contains coconut oil to soothe any aches and moisturize your hair.
— Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2020 -
There are even sulfate-free options if that's your preference.
— Nykia Spradley, Allure, 29 May 2021 -
Similarly, some small open spaces in the basalts have been filled in with sulfate and perchlorate salts.
— Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2023 -
The sulfate-free formula doesn’t leave your face feeling dry, and there’s no overbearing scent.
— Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2023 -
Balance and restore your skin with this paraben- and sulfate-free remedy, a top choice for oily and sensitive skin.
— Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 -
This lightweight and sulfate-free formula with a milky texture is the magical and gentle way to cleanse your strands.
— Blake Newby, Essence, 17 Aug. 2022 -
The soap used in the study, sodium dodecyl sulfate, is an ingredient in some toothpastes and dish soaps.
— Moises Velasquez-Manoff, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2023 -
As with all Kaufmann products, there isn’t a paraffin, paraben, sulfate or silicone in sight.
— Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2023 -
On the no-fly list are parabens, sulfates, silicones and drying alcohols.
— NBC News, 25 Jan. 2020 -
The products are vegan-free, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and sulfate-free.
— ELLE, 15 Mar. 2023 -
Copper sulfate crystals, like the one pictured above, are also easy for would-be chemists to make at home with a few ingredients and a bit of patience.
— Meghan Herbst, Wired, 11 May 2021 -
For example, sodium chloride staunches green light, while sulfate salts add slightly more red to the mix.
— Maya Wei-Haas, National Geographic, 9 Nov. 2020 -
Say goodbye to residue and sulfates and hello to a world of gentle, ultra-effective cleansing.
— Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023 -
This paraben-free, sulfate-free, oil-free one aims to hydrate to give you a dewy, radiant glow, while also working to prevent fine lines and wrinkles.
— Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 -
Plus, it’s made without parabens, phthalates, or sulfates.
— Terri Peters, Health, 5 Oct. 2023 -
Its ingredient list is free from parabens and sulfates, which is ideal for sensitive skin.
— Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
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Each one is free of parabens, phthalate and sulfate, and can be used under makeup or on its own.
— Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2020 -
Cleanse your scalp gently with warm water and an alcohol- and sulfate-free shampoo, suggests Dr. Mitchell.
— Sha Ravine Spencer, Health.com, 5 July 2021 -
Each product is safe for all ages and is cruelty free, paraben free, sulfate free, silicone free, and gluten free.
— Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Sep. 2021 -
Even if the risk of acid mine drainage were low, there would be a stew of other contaminants in the mine water, such as zinc, cobalt, mercury, sulfate, chlorides and arsenic.
— Jennifer Bjorhus, Star Tribune, 12 Dec. 2020 -
Ginger Mint Co-Wash, look to sulfate-free formulas that aren't as drying to preserve moisture.
— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 1 June 2021 -
Eco-conscious mothers will be pleased to know that an abundant number of fragrances now are free of synthetics parabens phthalates and sulfate.
— Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2021 -
Look for alcohol- and sulfate-free formulas that contain emollients like olive oil, shea butter and avocado oil.
— Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021 -
Murdock’s pH balanced, sulfate-free beard shampoo is available in the U.S. and gets high marks for a thorough clean that removes daily grit without stripping hair follicles or skin.
— Sean Piccoli, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2020 -
One idea, based on the tracks of ocean ships, is to seed reflective clouds; another is inspired by volcanoes, which can spew sulfate aerosols into the stratosphere and appreciably cool the planet.
— Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, 15 Dec. 2020 -
It’s also paraben- and sulfate-free, vegan, alcohol-free, and contains no formaldehyde donors.
— Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022 -
To keep your preferred pink shade vibrant, Appleton recommends using a sulfate-free shampoo as well.
— Rachel Lubitz, refinery29.com, 1 June 2020 -
Playa’s hair treatment restores moisture using coconut, apricot, and sunflower oil and is sulfate, paraben, and formaldehyde-free.
— ELLE, 13 Apr. 2022 -
Otherwise, sulfate-free formulations are your new go-to.
— Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 17 June 2022 -
Instead, wash with a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo one day, and one that exfoliates the scalp the next (look for formulas that incorporate tea tree oil or salicylic acid).
— Julie Ricevuto, Allure, 17 Dec. 2020 -
Best for Shine Made with safflower and sunflower oils, this silicone and sulfate-free shampoo delivers intense moisture to the hair without weighing it down—and promotes scalp health at the same time.
— Victoria Moorhouse, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2021 -
This alcohol, paraben, and sulfate-free formula can really make an impact.
— Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022 -
All Motsi products are paraben, sulfate, silicone, and cruelty-free.
— Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 30 May 2021 -
This gentle serum is ideal for those with sensitive complexions and is beneficial for everyone with acne-prone skin to mature skin thanks to its clean, paraben- and sulfate-free makeup.
— Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 -
Their formulations are vegan, sulfate and Paraben-free.
— Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 7 July 2021 -
So, Living Proof teamed up with textured hair expert and stylist Ursula Stephen to create a silicone- and sulfate-free collection that addresses the needs of people with highly textured hair, no matter how tight or loose their pattern is.
— Jihan Forbes, Allure, 22 Jan. 2021 -
Clarifying Shampoo is a lifesaver to wash away that product residue using a sulfate-free lathering formula that deep cleans the hair without stripping it of its natural oils.
— Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 26 Feb. 2021 -
L'Oreal has an entire line dedicated to sulfate-free hair products, including this dandruff shampoo that won't sacrifice your color.
— Anthea Levi, Health.com, 24 Sep. 2021 -
The team also found that sulfated anophelins are more effective than hirudin, a blood-thinning molecule derived from the salivary juices of leeches, which is occasionally used in clinical settings.
— Vanessa Zainzinger, Science | AAAS, 10 Apr. 2018 -
The soap-free and sulfate-free formula actively repairs the skin barrier and replenishes the topical microbiome by using prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics to leave your skin balanced, smooth and nourished.
— Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 5 July 2021 -
The Blu Atlas Shampoo is sulfate free, vegan, contains zero artificial fragrances, and has an entirely natural ingredient list.
— Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022 -
Each one is free of parabens, phthalate and sulfate, and can be used under makeup or on its own.
— Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2020 -
Cleanse your scalp gently with warm water and an alcohol- and sulfate-free shampoo, suggests Dr. Mitchell.
— Sha Ravine Spencer, Health.com, 5 July 2021 -
Each product is safe for all ages and is cruelty free, paraben free, sulfate free, silicone free, and gluten free.
— Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Sep. 2021 -
Even if the risk of acid mine drainage were low, there would be a stew of other contaminants in the mine water, such as zinc, cobalt, mercury, sulfate, chlorides and arsenic.
— Jennifer Bjorhus, Star Tribune, 12 Dec. 2020 -
Ginger Mint Co-Wash, look to sulfate-free formulas that aren't as drying to preserve moisture.
— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 1 June 2021
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