Low-sulphate shampoo: what does it really mean?

Sulphates (e.g. SLS/SLES) are powerful surfactants that create a lot of lather and effective degreasing. They are common — but can leave hair and scalp with a dry or tight feel, especially if you wash often.

“Low-sulphate” means the formula prioritises milder surfactants and avoids the harshest sulphate profile. It is a cosmetic choice around comfort, not a medical claim.

In Roots Schampoo sugar-based and other mild surfactants are used among other things to lift dirt and oil without the feel becoming “scrubbed”. The goal is clean, light hair and a scalp that gets to rest.

Together with SyriCalm® the whole becomes: cleansing + pleasant feel.

You who wash often after training, you who find ordinary shampoos leave hair squeaky, and you who want a more restrained everyday routine. It does not replace specialist shampoo prescribed by healthcare.

You can pair it with conditioner for the lengths — see MultiMoist / moisture.

Give a new routine a couple of weeks. Adapt amount to hair length. Rinse thoroughly. Note the feel on day 1 and day 14 — not only the lather in the shower.

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A shampoo still needs to dissolve everyday sweat, sebum and styling residue. The difference lies in how the formula is composed and what feel it leaves afterwards. A milder profile can suit regular washing well, but amount, rinsing and your own hair type always play a part.

Use enough water before you apply shampoo and massage calmly into the scalp. The lengths often get cleansed as the foam rinses out. Finish with Roots Conditioner if your hair benefits from more manageability, or read scalp in balance for more everyday habits.

It is entirely reasonable to adapt by season. After many training sessions or days with styling, hair may need more cleansing than during a quiet break, while the experience can still feel soft and pleasant.