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Organic Hair Care
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) which is found in most commercially produced Hair care products, is one of the most commonly used foaming agents found in cosmetics. It is also used in car washes, garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers. It is a man made Non-Organic product.
Animals exposed to SLS and ALS (Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate) experience eye damage, central nervous system depression, laboured breathing, diarrhoea, severe skin irritation, and even death.
Young eyes may not develop properly if exposed to SLS and ALS because proteins are dissolved. SLS and ALS may also damage the skin's immune system by causing layers to separate and inflame. It is frequently disguised in semi-natural cosmetics with the explanation "comes from coconut".
As a common ingredient in Hair care products for Babies, Children and Adults, it can be a serious health concern.
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is a major health concern because it is so common. It is found in over 90% of all foam producing products. There is a lot of debate as to how toxic it actually is, but there are literally hundreds of scientific studies explaining its toxicity.
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS):
Can easily penetrate the skin
Is used in clinical studies as a skin irritant
Can damage the immune system causing separation of skin layers and severe irritation of the skin. When used on the scalp (shampoos etc), long term exposure to SLS can cause hair loss due to corrosion of hair follicles.
Associated with the development of cataracts even with indirect contact.
Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES) Sodium Lauryl "ether" Sulfate, a close relative of SLS is an ether chain added to SLS. Called a “premium” agent in cleaners and shampoo’s. The reality is, it is a very inexpensive product but thickens when salt is added in the formula and produces high levels of foam to give the concentrated illusion it is thick, rich and expensive. It is used as a wetting agent in the textile industry. Irritating to scalp and may cause hair loss.
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate & Sodium Laureth Sulphate is a common ingredient and is available in Baby shampoos and Hair care products. While many studies have been done on the effects of SLS & SLES, it remains the most common foaming agent available in Hair care products today.
With a range of Certified Organic, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate Free Hair care products available, we can now be assured of Safer alternatives.
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 Eric SmithIndependent
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