The Dangers of SLS
Find out why you should be choosing sodium laureth sulphate (SLS) free shampoo?
It is more widely spread than we'd like to admit and its dangers are under extensive investigation, the dangers of sodium laureth sulphate can no longer be ignored.
Sodium laureth sulphate (SLS) is a chemical lathering agent that was originally designed for use as an industrial strength detergent. Today it is widely found in body care products such as toothpastes, shampoos, soaps, shower gels and facial cleansers. SLS is now under scrutiny for safety and potential toxicity issues.
People have been conditioned to think that for a product to do a thorough job of cleansing it needs to produce a satisfying lather. SLS is a cheap chemical which can produce this pleasing lather!
Apart from this lather what else does SLS do?
- Strips the hair and skin of moisture
- Irritates the skin and eyes. It is banned from baby shampoo as prolonged exposure can cause blurred vision. It has even been linked to blindness in a few cases
- Easily penetrates the dermal layers and enters the blood stream. Cosmetic companies use this to transport moisture & vitamins under the skin’s surface but it also transports preservatives and chemical fillers alongside these vitamins.
- Destroys the lipid layers that keep the skin smooth and supple
- Stays! Research has shown that SLS is stored long term in the bodily tissues
- Irritates the gums, yet is used in the majority of popular toothpastes
- Irritates the hair follicle causing damage and in some cases hair loss
- Dries out the hair shaft causing dry, brittle, dull hair
There are thankfully, many great alternative products which can clean your body in a safer, more effective manner. For those who just can’t live without a good lather there are also many natural products which still have a rich lather without the nasty side effects.
None of the products on the Super Smoocher website contain SLS.
Stop using SLS today and find some great alternatives below:
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