How to Use sulfate in a Sentence

sulfate

1 of 2 noun
  • This silicone- and sulfate-free hair mask is love at first wash.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 29 May 2026
  • Greigite tends to form when microbes break down sulfate.
    — Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The general rule of thumb is to stay clear of sulfates, parabens, and silicones.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • The protons combine with sulfate ions to make sulfuric acid.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
  • And the cost of adding the technology to treat for sulfate is expensive.
    — Dan Kraker, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Karstic refers to the dissolution of carbonate- and sulfate-bearing bedrock.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025
  • These bombs are also sulfate-free and made with skin-soothing olive and MCT oils.
    — Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Lithium sulfate flows through the central compartment, and the cell’s electric field splits the salt apart.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The sulfate-free formula doesn’t leave your face feeling dry, and there’s no overbearing scent.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2023
  • 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 products are vegan-free, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and sulfate-free.
    — ELLE, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Make sure to use a soap that's fragrance- and dye-free and contains sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026
  • Lithium sulfate represents the next step up the value chain from raw concentrates.
    — Ray Mwayera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • This type of water is high in magnesium and sulfate, which draws water into the intestines to soften stools.
    — New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
  • As with all Kaufmann products, there isn’t a paraffin, paraben, sulfate or silicone in sight.
    — Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2023
  • 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 cruelty-, paraben-, and sulfate-free formula is also color safe and has built-in heat protection.
    — Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 21 June 2026
  • The vegan formula is salt- and sulfate-free.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
  • The best sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners should be staples in your shower routine.
    — Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 7 Feb. 2026
  • These aerosols can be natural, like sea salt, dust or volcanic ash, or human-made, like sulfates from burning fossil fuels.
    — Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The store’s body care section has products free from parabens, sulfates, and often cruelty-free and vegan.
    — Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025
  • When Epsom salt is used in a bath, the skin might be able to absorb the magnesium and sulfate ions that are dissolved in the water.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Not all regions of Mars meet the requirements to form karstic caves, since for one thing carbonate and sulfate rocks are not omnipresent.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Esparza says that this gentle, sulfate-free cleanser removes oils and pigments without stripping bristles.
    — Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Across the board, everyone warns against harsh sulfates, drying alcohols, and synthetic dyes.
    — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Below, your definitive guide to the sulfate-free shampoos for every hair type, concern, and budget.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2025
  • The pros stress the importance of taking ensuring your shampoo and conditioner are free of harsh sulfates.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026
  • With a citrusy-floral scent, the gentle cleansers are made without ammonia, sulfates, parabens, and peroxide.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
  • The rosemary- and mint-infused shampoo is a sulfate-free, non-stripping formula that works on all hair types in need of a gentle cleanse and boost of hydration.
    — Claire West, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026

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
  • 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
  • Look for alcohol- and sulfate-free formulas that contain emollients like olive oil, shea butter and avocado oil.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • This alcohol, paraben, and sulfate-free formula can really make an impact.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • All Motsi products are paraben, sulfate, silicone, and cruelty-free.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 30 May 2021
  • Playa’s hair treatment restores moisture using coconut, apricot, and sunflower oil and is sulfate, paraben, and formaldehyde-free.
    — ELLE, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Ginger Mint Co-Wash, look to sulfate-free formulas that aren't as drying to preserve moisture.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Sulfur oxidation gives way to sulfate reduction, and microbes becomes both more diverse and more strictly anaerobic.
    — New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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