whats the difference between sulfur and sulfates?

[Rapunzel*]

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thanks in advance for responses

 

[BroadstreetBully]

It's more than likely some complicated chemistry deal. Maybe someone else can chime in. I do know Sulfur is an element, and adding the -ate to the end denotes a bond between Sulfur and something else.

 

[Rapunzel*]

It's more than likely some complicated chemistry deal. Maybe someone else can chime in. I do know Sulfur is an element, and adding the -ate to the end denotes a bond between Sulfur and something else.

your a smarty


because people say stay away from sulfates and ive done that
but people recommend or sometimes use sulfur 8(grease)erplexed
thats why i wondered what was the difference

 

[Starr1]

Sulfur is a naturally occurring chemical element that is a basic building block in most matter and an essential component to all living cells.

Because sulfur is essential to the human diet and diet has a direct corralation to hair health, strength, texture, etc and many times the human diet is insufficient in sulfur- many choose to either a) take sulfur internally or b) apply it to the hair shaft externally. Studies show that both methods work to strengthen hair.

Sulfate is a salt of sulfuric acid.

However in relation to the way the word sulfate is used here on LHCF and other hair care forums it is used to refer several different types of detergents, of varying strengths, commonly found in shampoos and other hair care products. For example, a common ingredient in shampoo is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (the name is derived from the actual chemical composition), it is not pure sulfate, but rather a detergent that includes sulfate.

Many people, myself included, choose to avoid "sulfates" because they can be overly drying to some hairtypes and strip the cuticle of it's natural oils. However if a person chooses to use certain styling products containing silicones, waxes, inorganic oils, etc then using a shampoo with "sulfate" is recommended as it can prevent or correct buildup.

Okay I'm done being geeky now.

 

[MonPetite]

Sulfur is a naturally occurring chemical element that is a basic building block in most matter and an essential component to all living cells.

Because sulfur is essential to the human diet and diet has a direct corralation to hair health, strength, texture, etc and many times the human diet is insufficient in sulfur- many choose to either a) take sulfur internally or b) apply it to the hair shaft externally. Studies show that both methods work to strengthen hair.

Sulfate is a salt of sulfuric acid.

However in relation to the way the word sulfate is used here on LHCF and other hair care forums it is used to refer several different types of detergents, of varying strengths, commonly found in shampoos and other hair care products. For example, a common ingredient in shampoo is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (the name is derived from the actual chemical composition), it is not pure sulfate, but rather a detergent that includes sulfate.

Many people, myself included, choose to avoid "sulfates" because they can be overly drying to some hairtypes and strip the cuticle of it's natural oils. However if a person chooses to use certain styling products containing silicones, waxes, inorganic oils, etc then using a shampoo with "sulfate" is recommended as it can prevent or correct buildup.

Okay I'm done being geeky now.

With info like this, be geeky all you want! This was very clear and helpful! Thank you!

 

[Rapunzel*]

Sulfur is a naturally occurring chemical element that is a basic building block in most matter and an essential component to all living cells.

Because sulfur is essential to the human diet and diet has a direct corralation to hair health, strength, texture, etc and many times the human diet is insufficient in sulfur- many choose to either a) take sulfur internally or b) apply it to the hair shaft externally. Studies show that both methods work to strengthen hair.

Sulfate is a salt of sulfuric acid.

However in relation to the way the word sulfate is used here on LHCF and other hair care forums it is used to refer several different types of detergents, of varying strengths, commonly found in shampoos and other hair care products. For example, a common ingredient in shampoo is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (the name is derived from the actual chemical composition), it is not pure sulfate, but rather a detergent that includes sulfate.

Many people, myself included, choose to avoid "sulfates" because they can be overly drying to some hairtypes and strip the cuticle of it's natural oils. However if a person chooses to use certain styling products containing silicones, waxes, inorganic oils, etc then using a shampoo with "sulfate" is recommended as it can prevent or correct buildup.

Okay I'm done being geeky now.

thank you so much you broke it down to the bone and i appreciate that


and heck naw your not bein geeky you helped me

 

[PassionFruit]

here's a thread that may help you... I did some research on Sulfur for selfish reasons

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=210747&highlight=sulfur

 

[BroadstreetBully]

Sulfur is a naturally occurring chemical element that is a basic building block in most matter and an essential component to all living cells.

Because sulfur is essential to the human diet and diet has a direct corralation to hair health, strength, texture, etc and many times the human diet is insufficient in sulfur- many choose to either a) take sulfur internally or b) apply it to the hair shaft externally. Studies show that both methods work to strengthen hair.

Sulfate is a salt of sulfuric acid.

However in relation to the way the word sulfate is used here on LHCF and other hair care forums it is used to refer several different types of detergents, of varying strengths, commonly found in shampoos and other hair care products. For example, a common ingredient in shampoo is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (the name is derived from the actual chemical composition), it is not pure sulfate, but rather a detergent that includes sulfate.

Many people, myself included, choose to avoid "sulfates" because they can be overly drying to some hairtypes and strip the cuticle of it's natural oils. However if a person chooses to use certain styling products containing silicones, waxes, inorganic oils, etc then using a shampoo with "sulfate" is recommended as it can prevent or correct buildup.

Okay I'm done being geeky now.

Go girl! I know I stayed asleep in Chem I.

 

[myronnie]

sulfur = S
sulfate = SO4

sulfur = hair growth
sulfate = hair cleansing

 

[myronnie]

Sulfur is a naturally occurring chemical element that is a basic building block in most matter and an essential component to all living cells.

Because sulfur is essential to the human diet and diet has a direct corralation to hair health, strength, texture, etc and many times the human diet is insufficient in sulfur- many choose to either a) take sulfur internally or b) apply it to the hair shaft externally. Studies show that both methods work to strengthen hair.

Sulfate is a salt of sulfuric acid.

However in relation to the way the word sulfate is used here on LHCF and other hair care forums it is used to refer several different types of detergents, of varying strengths, commonly found in shampoos and other hair care products. For example, a common ingredient in shampoo is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (the name is derived from the actual chemical composition), it is not pure sulfate, but rather a detergent that includes sulfate.

Many people, myself included, choose to avoid "sulfates" because they can be overly drying to some hairtypes and strip the cuticle of it's natural oils. However if a person chooses to use certain styling products containing silicones, waxes, inorganic oils, etc then using a shampoo with "sulfate" is recommended as it can prevent or correct buildup.

Okay I'm done being geeky now.

heyy ru a chemistry major? i love chemistry!!
I recently met the guy who made nmr spectroscopy as well as the guy who discovered fullurenes (most notable being buckminsterfullurene C60) and i almost wet my pants i was so excited (they are nobel laureates).

 

[Rapunzel*]

here's a thread that may help you... I did some research on Sulfur for selfish reasons

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=210747&highlight=sulfur

sulfur = S
sulfate = SO4

sulfur = hair growth
sulfate = hair cleansing

thanks ladies

i want to use sulfur but the sulfur 8 has patrolium in it

 

[MrJohnsonsRib]

I'm sure you can find sulfur on it's own somehow....ask the ladies they may know a place that sells AND have have a discount code to go along with it.

 

[Urban]

thanks ladies

i want to use sulfur but the sulfur 8 has patrolium in it

Have you had problems with petroleum in the past?