Interesting what I found out!
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Topic: Interesting what I found out!
Posted By: Jazmynsgrandma
Subject: Interesting what I found out!
Date Posted: November 16 2005 at 2:43pm
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Ladies,
I found this on a website called "treasurelocks." Let me know what you think about it!
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This is a very controversial area. Some people are trying to avoid Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and similar surfactants (sudsing agents) because they've been told these are harmful chemicals that can cause a whole host of health problems. There are a lot of urban legends floating around about what these chemicals can do to you (everything from causing cancer to kidney damage). Most of these rumors are not based on any scientific fact. First of all, you should know what Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is. It is a foaming agent used in shampoos, detergents, toothpastes, etc. It is naturally derived from coconut oil (a natural ingredient). You will find it and its derivatives on ingredients labels under many different names. Pure lauryl sulfate is a coarse powder, and a very good detergent. All soaps and detergents can irritate the eyes, and coarse powders can irritate the skin. Therefore, rubbing pure lauryl sulfate on your skin would not be a good idea. In its pure form, it is an irritant. However, sodium lauryl sulfate has been used for many years in many different products intended for use on the skin (and even in the mouth) and is generally considered safe. It's used in most of the "natural" products you'll find because it is a very good foaming agent, has no taste is considered safe by most people and is considered "natural" by many. Many natural product manufacturers use this ingredient because it has been so widely used for such a long period of time and it does a good job.
Generally, we feel there is nothing wrong with using sodium lauryl sulfate in the amount it's used in the products we sell. For those with very sensitive skin, you may want to try to avoid Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. However, there is a lot of bad publicity on the substance (and a lot of just plain wrong information floating around). Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a by-product of sodium lauryl sulfate and is even milder. However, for those who insist on avoiding SLS altogether, we do have alternatives for you |
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Posted By: merisit
Date Posted: November 16 2005 at 4:04pm
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I don't know, I don't believe it causes cancer or kidney damage. I really don't have anything against it, I guess. I just try to avoid shampoo's b/c I notice they tend to dry my hair out and strip it of any and all oil (sebum). Now whether or not the Sodium Lauryl Sulfates are to blame for this, I don't know. But when it comes to bathing and brushing teeth Im all for the suds! |
Posted By: Yolligirl
Date Posted: November 16 2005 at 4:30pm
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I don't know about he cander or kidney damage either, but I do believe it can strip your scalp of oils, so I avoid it because there are other shampoos that do not contain SLS & SLES. ------------- Life is a journey, Enjoy the ride. |
Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: November 17 2005 at 8:07am
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That was very interesting. Thanks for sharing. They make SLS detergents not seem so bad. I didn't know it was considered natural and derived from coconut oil. I mostly try to use shampoo's without sulfates in it. ------------- |
Posted By: Jazmynsgrandma
Date Posted: November 17 2005 at 9:09am
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Merisit - I'm all for the suds too! Yolligirl - I'm not sure either. I guess I'll have to do more research on this. Pokahontas - You are welcome. I didn't know that it was considered natural either, that's why I posted this on the board because I know you ladies are very knowledgeable about this stuff and if anyone would know, it would be you ladies. Thanks for responding! |
Posted By: *~earthangel*~
Date Posted: November 17 2005 at 6:37pm
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Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: November 17 2005 at 9:25pm
They sound like they are trying to sell something. But really, I avoid SLS because its waaaay too harsh for my hair. The cancer thing really seems a little too far fetched, but when it comes down to moisture--it zaps moisutre clean out of your hair and thats a fact. You can feel the difference between an SLS shampoo and an SLS free shampoo. Yeah its a good detergent-- a little too good . . . and thats the problem. I use SLS strictly for clarifying--for weekly use its just to stripping. It may be derived from coconut oil, but the end result is far from the benefits of coconut oil.------------- 
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Posted By: Jazmynsgrandma
Date Posted: November 18 2005 at 11:20am
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Thanks, Sistaslick! I believe you because I see your results and if you say its harsh on the hair, you are right! Thanks to all who responded! |
Posted By: Renee
Date Posted: November 18 2005 at 8:36pm
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i agree with sistaslick. i once bought a natural shampoo bar made from coconut oil and it dried my hair out. i will still stay way from the sulphates ------------- |
Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: November 22 2005 at 4:27pm
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Thanks for the info. It is also too harsh for my hair. My hair is extremely sensitive to moisture and it seems to soak it clear from my hair. I use to think that nice "squeaky clean sensation" was the best but my hair has done so much better without it. For some people and for some hair types it might be ok just like some people can use foaming cleanser on their face and some can't. ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Honeydoo pw: bombay |