Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate in Shampoos: Good or Bad for Your Hair?
When it comes to shampoo ingredients, ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS) often comes under scrutiny. Similar to its more well-known counterpart, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), ALS is a surfactant used for its effective cleansing properties. However, it’s considered milder and less irritating than SLS. Despite this, its sulfate status raises questions: is ALS beneficial or potentially…