How to Use sulfate in a Sentence

sulfate

noun
  • 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
  • Look for shampoos that are sulfate-free, as sulfates can strip away the natural oils on your scalp, which healthy hair actually needs to grow long and strong.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Using this brightening, sulfate-free gel cleanser is the first step in Lopez’s red-carpet beauty routine.
    Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Sep. 2021

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