Surfactants & Co.: A small glossary of terms
You may feel the same way: more and more people want to find out more about a cosmetic product, but find they understand less and less about them. Terms, explanations and formulas are used that are reminiscent of long forgotten chemistry lessons. This is precisely the problem with evaluating the image of many products. We want to briefly explain some of these frequently used terms. We'll be brief, we promise.
Soap: it cleans. That's it.
Shampoo: cleans, scents, protects, repairs, tested for safety and adverse reactions. According to Duden, it is a liquid for washing hair with a name with English origins. Originally from Hindi, an Indian language, whose meaning indicates “kneading/massaging”. In 1941, the term was included in the Duden German dictionary – done.
Okay, that’s too short an explanation. But in relation to shampoos, it contains all the information required to make a well-informed purchase. In order to find the right shampoo for your needs, you also need to: try it out and test it. No two people are the same. We know this very well from many years of experience. Some want in-depth information, others just want the basics. This piece is about the basics. If you want to take a longer, closer look at the world of sulfates, then check out our articles "Sparkling clean and beautifully foamy" and "Much more than whipping up foam".