How to Identify Industrial Shampoos on the Market
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You can identify industrial shampoos in the market by paying attention to the following key points:
1. Check the Ingredient List
- Chemical Ingredients: Industrial shampoos often contain strong chemical cleansers, such as sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, SLS), sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate, SLES), etc. These ingredients generate rich foam and are effective at cleaning the hair and scalp.
- Artificial Fragrances and Colorants: Industrial shampoos often add synthetic fragrances and colorants, which can irritate sensitive scalps. If the ingredient list includes “Fragrance” or “Parfum” without further details, it may indicate synthetic fragrances.
- Preservatives: Ingredients like phenoxyethanol, formaldehyde releasers, etc., are used to extend the shampoo's shelf life, but they can burden the scalp and skin.
2. Foam Volume
- Rich Foam: Industrial shampoos usually contain surfactants like SLS/SLES, which produce a lot of foam, making users feel their hair is very clean. Although foam doesn’t necessarily equate to cleaning effectiveness, if there is excessive foam and the hair feels dry or tight after use, it may contain too many chemical cleansing agents.
3. Price
- Low-Cost: Industrial shampoos often lower costs by using cheap chemical ingredients, which is why these shampoos are usually priced more affordably.
4. Product Claims
- Claims of "Anti-Dandruff" or "Therapeutic Effects": Industrial shampoos often advertise therapeutic benefits (such as anti-dandruff or anti-hair loss), which rely on potent chemicals (like ketoconazole, sulfur, etc.). While effective, long-term use of these chemicals can have negative effects on hair and scalp health.
- Lack of Natural Ingredient Labels: If the shampoo does not explicitly mention natural or organic ingredients and the ingredient list mainly contains chemicals, it is likely an industrial shampoo.
5. Packaging and Brand
- Mass-Market Brands: Some well-known large brands typically use industrial-scale production methods, relying on chemical ingredients to cut production costs. If the packaging looks simple or generic and doesn’t emphasize natural ingredients, it is likely an industrial shampoo.