Sodium Laurel Sulfate
Sodium Laurel Sulfate also known as Sodium Laureth Sulfate is amongst the kings in the sulfates (SLS) where you will commonly find them in your commercial:
- Soaps
- Shampoos
- Bubble-baths
- Tooth paste
- Dish soap
- Laundry detergent
- Children’s soaps / shampoos
- Stain Remover
- Carpet Cleaner
- Fabric glue
- Body wash
- Shave cream
- Mascara
- Mouthwash
- Skin cleanser
- Moisture lotion
- Sun Cream
Sodium Laurel and Laureth Sulfates are known skin and eye irritants that are used in our beauty care products simply because they are cheap to manufacturer. The truth still remains that these companies bottom line is the bottom line! SLS is even used to degrease car engines in garages!
What we use on our skin is directly absorbed into our blood stream and these sulfates cannot be metabolized by our liver. Once absorbed it mimics the hormone Oestrogen which have been affiliated with PMS, menopausal symptoms, decrease in male fertility, and breast cancer.
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