How to Use sulfate in a Sentence

sulfate

1 of 2 noun
Definition of sulfatenext
  • The line is available in tops and bottoms and is sulfate-free, paraben-free and fragrance-fee.
    — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 23 Sep. 2020
  • There are three kinds of salt lakes in the world: carbonate, chloride and sulfate.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN, 16 Feb. 2022
  • These bombs are also sulfate-free and made with skin-soothing olive and MCT oils.
    — Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The general rule of thumb is to stay clear of sulfates, parabens, and silicones.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Use a gentle sulfate-free shampoo on your color so that all the time and money aren't just washed down the drain.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022
  • That means there are more places where water can bubble up to the surface from warm, sulfate-rich springs.
    — USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2020
  • This kind of mining drainage is extremely acidic and full of sulfate.
    — Doris Elín Urrutia, Scientific American, 12 Nov. 2020
  • There's carbon dioxide, which alters the climate, and sulfates that form aerosols and lead to acid rain.
    — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2020
  • Their sulfate-free bar claims to treat damaged strands with oat amino acids, sunflower oil and olive oil.
    — Chiara Butler, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022
  • There’s a lot to love about this strong cleanser, which is all-natural, paraben-free, sulfate-free and cruelty-free.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
  • This sulfate-free purple shampoo is great for toning and safe enough to use multiple times in a row.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022
  • This gel is made of 5 percent potassium nitrate with no parabens and sulfates.
    — Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2023
  • Accumulation of an excess of heparan sulfate is toxic to the body and the brain.
    — Emil D. Kakkis, STAT, 7 July 2021
  • The mild nature of sulfate free shampoos will keep your scalp happy and comfortable.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022
  • This sulfate-free and dye-free option contains coconut oil to soothe any aches and moisturize your hair.
    — Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2020
  • There are even sulfate-free options if that's your preference.
    — Nykia Spradley, Allure, 29 May 2021
  • Similarly, some small open spaces in the basalts have been filled in with sulfate and perchlorate salts.
    — Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The sulfate-free formula doesn’t leave your face feeling dry, and there’s no overbearing scent.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Balance and restore your skin with this paraben- and sulfate-free remedy, a top choice for oily and sensitive skin.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • This lightweight and sulfate-free formula with a milky texture is the magical and gentle way to cleanse your strands.
    — Blake Newby, Essence, 17 Aug. 2022
  • The soap used in the study, sodium dodecyl sulfate, is an ingredient in some toothpastes and dish soaps.
    — Moises Velasquez-Manoff, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2023
  • As with all Kaufmann products, there isn’t a paraffin, paraben, sulfate or silicone in sight.
    — Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2023
  • On the no-fly list are parabens, sulfates, silicones and drying alcohols.
    — NBC News, 25 Jan. 2020
  • The products are vegan-free, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and sulfate-free.
    — ELLE, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Copper sulfate crystals, like the one pictured above, are also easy for would-be chemists to make at home with a few ingredients and a bit of patience.
    — Meghan Herbst, Wired, 11 May 2021
  • For example, sodium chloride staunches green light, while sulfate salts add slightly more red to the mix.
    — Maya Wei-Haas, National Geographic, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Say goodbye to residue and sulfates and hello to a world of gentle, ultra-effective cleansing.
    — Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • This paraben-free, sulfate-free, oil-free one aims to hydrate to give you a dewy, radiant glow, while also working to prevent fine lines and wrinkles.
    — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Plus, it’s made without parabens, phthalates, or sulfates.
    — Terri Peters, Health, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Its ingredient list is free from parabens and sulfates, which is ideal for sensitive skin.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
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sulfate

2 of 2 verb
  • Each one is free of parabens, phthalate and sulfate, and can be used under makeup or on its own.
    — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2020
  • Cleanse your scalp gently with warm water and an alcohol- and sulfate-free shampoo, suggests Dr. Mitchell.
    — Sha Ravine Spencer, Health.com, 5 July 2021
  • Each product is safe for all ages and is cruelty free, paraben free, sulfate free, silicone free, and gluten free.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Even if the risk of acid mine drainage were low, there would be a stew of other contaminants in the mine water, such as zinc, cobalt, mercury, sulfate, chlorides and arsenic.
    — Jennifer Bjorhus, Star Tribune, 12 Dec. 2020
  • Ginger Mint Co-Wash, look to sulfate-free formulas that aren't as drying to preserve moisture.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 1 June 2021
  • Eco-conscious mothers will be pleased to know that an abundant number of fragrances now are free of synthetics parabens phthalates and sulfate.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Look for alcohol- and sulfate-free formulas that contain emollients like olive oil, shea butter and avocado oil.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • Murdock’s pH balanced, sulfate-free beard shampoo is available in the U.S. and gets high marks for a thorough clean that removes daily grit without stripping hair follicles or skin.
    — Sean Piccoli, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2020
  • One idea, based on the tracks of ocean ships, is to seed reflective clouds; another is inspired by volcanoes, which can spew sulfate aerosols into the stratosphere and appreciably cool the planet.
    — Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, 15 Dec. 2020
  • It’s also paraben- and sulfate-free, vegan, alcohol-free, and contains no formaldehyde donors.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022
  • To keep your preferred pink shade vibrant, Appleton recommends using a sulfate-free shampoo as well.
    — Rachel Lubitz, refinery29.com, 1 June 2020
  • Playa’s hair treatment restores moisture using coconut, apricot, and sunflower oil and is sulfate, paraben, and formaldehyde-free.
    — ELLE, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Otherwise, sulfate-free formulations are your new go-to.
    — Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 17 June 2022
  • Instead, wash with a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo one day, and one that exfoliates the scalp the next (look for formulas that incorporate tea tree oil or salicylic acid).
    — Julie Ricevuto, Allure, 17 Dec. 2020
  • Best for Shine Made with safflower and sunflower oils, this silicone and sulfate-free shampoo delivers intense moisture to the hair without weighing it down—and promotes scalp health at the same time.
    — Victoria Moorhouse, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2021
  • This alcohol, paraben, and sulfate-free formula can really make an impact.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • All Motsi products are paraben, sulfate, silicone, and cruelty-free.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 30 May 2021
  • This gentle serum is ideal for those with sensitive complexions and is beneficial for everyone with acne-prone skin to mature skin thanks to its clean, paraben- and sulfate-free makeup.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Their formulations are vegan, sulfate and Paraben-free.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 7 July 2021
  • So, Living Proof teamed up with textured hair expert and stylist Ursula Stephen to create a silicone- and sulfate-free collection that addresses the needs of people with highly textured hair, no matter how tight or loose their pattern is.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 22 Jan. 2021
  • Clarifying Shampoo is a lifesaver to wash away that product residue using a sulfate-free lathering formula that deep cleans the hair without stripping it of its natural oils.
    — Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 26 Feb. 2021
  • L'Oreal has an entire line dedicated to sulfate-free hair products, including this dandruff shampoo that won't sacrifice your color.
    — Anthea Levi, Health.com, 24 Sep. 2021
  • The team also found that sulfated anophelins are more effective than hirudin, a blood-thinning molecule derived from the salivary juices of leeches, which is occasionally used in clinical settings.
    — Vanessa Zainzinger, Science | AAAS, 10 Apr. 2018
  • The soap-free and sulfate-free formula actively repairs the skin barrier and replenishes the topical microbiome by using prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics to leave your skin balanced, smooth and nourished.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 5 July 2021
  • The Blu Atlas Shampoo is sulfate free, vegan, contains zero artificial fragrances, and has an entirely natural ingredient list.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022
  • Each one is free of parabens, phthalate and sulfate, and can be used under makeup or on its own.
    — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2020
  • Cleanse your scalp gently with warm water and an alcohol- and sulfate-free shampoo, suggests Dr. Mitchell.
    — Sha Ravine Spencer, Health.com, 5 July 2021
  • Each product is safe for all ages and is cruelty free, paraben free, sulfate free, silicone free, and gluten free.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Even if the risk of acid mine drainage were low, there would be a stew of other contaminants in the mine water, such as zinc, cobalt, mercury, sulfate, chlorides and arsenic.
    — Jennifer Bjorhus, Star Tribune, 12 Dec. 2020
  • Ginger Mint Co-Wash, look to sulfate-free formulas that aren't as drying to preserve moisture.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 1 June 2021

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