There is a lot of concern about use of of Sodium Lauryl Suphate. It is a synthetic chemical that is used in nearly all the conventional personal care products that have foaming qualities, regardless of price point. These include toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, shower gel, bubble bath, washing up liquid, laundry detergent.
SLS is an industrial strength detergent. It is used in smaller quanties as a surfactant, which is what makes the product foam and bubble. However this foaming action does not contribute to the product's cleaning ability, it is used for its aesthetic appeal. SLS is a known skin irritant and can cause eczema in babies and children. This detergent has the tendency to strip away all oil from the skin, causing skin dryness, and irritation to eyes.
Within the same family of chemicals is Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES), which has the same adverse effects. According to the Ecologist, "Laureth compounds can be contaminated with 1,4 dioxane: a carcinogen linked to breast cancer."
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