Sodium Lauryl Sulfate A white powder used as a detergent, emulsifier, and surfectant in cosmetics. A very strong degreaser. Also used as a water "softener".
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS): A surfactant that commonly appears in shampoos, soaps and other products because of its abilities to create lather and lift away dirt, oil and other impurities from hair and skin.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
A foaming agent used in shampoos, detergents, etc. Highly controversial as to its toxicity. Certainly, in high concentrations, when left on the skin for long periods, it is harmful.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) (V): prepared by sulfation of lauryl alcohol followed by neutralization with sodium carbonate ...
Sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritation in the human face: regional and age-related differences. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2006;19(3):177-80. Epub 2006 May 4. PMID 16679819
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Most cleansers harbor a dirty secret: They contain a surfactant called sodium lauryl sulfate, which can suck away moisture. Look for mild, nonsudsy, fragrance-free cleansers (the chemicals behind scents can be drying).
Sodium lauryl sulfate
Although an ingredient's name may sound similar to another, it does not mean that the molecules are similar with respect to shape, size, performance or even function.
Avoid shaving with products containing sodium lauryl sulfate, a compound found in most soap that seriously dries skin.
Most bar soaps contain sodium lauryl sulfate, which strips away natural oils from the skin.
Certain toothpastes contain sodium lauryl sulfate that increase the occurrence of the ulcers. Avoidance of these toothpastes will help. Reducing stress levels can also reduce the outbreaks of canker sores.
All cosmetics and creams are not created equal. Brides should be especially wary of products with ingredients that can aggravate the skin, like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, which can clog pores and irritate acne. For a list of irritants to look out for, ...
Sodium Laureth Suffate: The sodium salt of sulfated ethoxylated lauryl alcohol. A high foaming, viscous surfactant, milder to the skin than sodium lauryl sulfate. Excellent cleansing agent for shampoos.
Beware of cosmetics that bill themselves as "natural" and use a synthetically processed derivative, sodium lauryl sulfate, claiming it comes "from coconut oil." Accept nothing but the real thing in its natural form.
For example, when we soak ourselves in products full of sodium lauryl sulfate, a common ingredient in health and beauty items, how many of us realize we're soaking in a common detergent that tends to cause dryness?
 See also: Sulfate, Body, Acid, Cosmetics, Protein
  
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