I am currently researching on main ingredients in basic toiletries, cosmetics and make-up. These articles are NOT meant to scare anyone from using products containing these ingredients that are speculated to be harmful to human health. This article is meant for knowledge purposes. At the end of the day, it is really up to one self on the choice of consumption.
Today's article is about Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). This substance is in almost everything that has foam. This is because SLS is the main ingredient to create foam.
What is Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate started its career as an industrial depressant and garage floor cleaner. It is used in lower concentrations with tooth paste, shampoo and shaving foams. It is an important component in bubble bath formulations for its thickening effect and its ability to create a lather.
What is the side effect of SLS
SLS has not been proven to be carcinogenic (substance or agent causing cancer ) when either applied directly to skin or consumed. Below are some side effects that i have researched.
1) Can keep children's eyes from developing properly. Children under six years old are especially vulnerable to improper eye development.
2) Can cause cataracts in adults and delays the healing of wounds in the surface of the cornea."
3) Sodium Lauryl Sulphate has a low molecular weight and so is easily absorbed by the body. It builds up in the heart, liver and brain and can cause major problems in these areas."
4) Causes roughness and dryness on the skin.
5) Corrodes the hair follicle and impairs the ability to grow hair."
6) Do you also know that SLS is routinely used in clinical studies deliberately to irritate the skin so that the effects of other substances can be tested."
Scary or not, you decide for yourself. I went down to the pharmacy and check out the content of major shampoo brand and all of them contains this substance. From off-the shelf brands like Sunsilk to salon brands like Keratase. I guess you must have this substance to create lather!
BUT i have also googled and read a number of articles and NONE of the articles say that it caused death. There are articles that speculate that it is cancerous.
My own opinion on cancer is that, it is something that is caused by various factor and not only one. This includes your health, your genes down to your lifestyle; meaning what you consume and how often you get your heart pumping. I do not think that cancer is caused by ONE single factor.
But again i would just like to stress that this article is just meant for knowledge/reading purposes. It is really up to you when it comes to your consumption choices.
Anyway, Here are my source for the article.
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