SLS is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate... This is a harsh chemical degreaser and a known irritant and is found in the majority of commercially produced cosmetic products.
It is used in many cosmetic and skin care products that require a 'foaming' effect, it is used because it is a cheap way of producing lather for these products.
The major skin care producers use this, just read the label on the back of your boots shampoo, Body Shop Shower Gels, and you will even find it in some of Johnson's Baby products, look at their No More Tears Products!
SLS was originally designed to clean factory floors and degrease car engines! This can clean Lorries, is your skin in need of such harsh cleaning?
There are many reports that SLS can cause the dysfunction of the biological system of the skin, as well as irritating sensitve skin sufferes, such as eczema and psoriasis.
There are endless negative reports, why not put in a google search for SLS or Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and see for yourself!
There is also SLES which is Sodium Laureth Sulphate and again is included in any prodcut which requires a 'Lather Effect' and when this is combined with other chemcials it is considered to create nitrosamines, a potent class of carcinogens. It is frequently disguised in semi-natural cosmetics with the explanation "comes from coconut".
You may like to read this article: How toxic is your bathroom.
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