Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), an accepted contraction of sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), also called sodium alkylethersulfate, is an anionic detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, etc.) and for industrial uses. (wikipedia.org)
SLES, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), and sodium pareth sulfate are surfactants that are used in many cosmetic products for their cleaning and emulsifying properties. (wikipedia.org)
The related surfactant sodium lauryl sulfate (also known as sodium dodecyl sulfate or SDS) is produced similarly, but without the ethoxylation step. (wikipedia.org)
SLS and ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS) are commonly used alternatives to SLES in consumer products. (wikipedia.org)
You might remember beauty guru Jonathan Van Ness saying sodium lauryl sulfate is the same thing that cleans the car engine in a car. (healthyskinworld.com)
Nazarian says although sodium lauryl sulfate is not a bad ingredient for most people, it can, in fact, be an irritant. (healthyskinworld.com)
But Lu adds that the potential for irritation is mostly based on the concentration of sodium lauryl sulfate. (healthyskinworld.com)
Nazarian and Jaliman advise anyone with a true allergy as well as those with sensitive skin or eczema to avoid using sodium lauryl sulfate in their skincare products. (healthyskinworld.com)
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is an ingredient that can be found in many personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, toothpastes. (topicalsteroidwithdrawal.com)
In this website, a dedicated mom explains how she got rid of her son's eczema by getting rid of all the products containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. (topicalsteroidwithdrawal.com)
I had to order everything online because even the hypoallergenic products at Whole Foods contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. (topicalsteroidwithdrawal.com)
Clarifying shampoos can contain sulfates like sodium laureth/lauryl sulfate in order to remove the buildup of ingredients like silicones from the hair, but they don't have to. (naturallycurly.com)
While sodium laureth/lauryl sulfate are known to be the harshest, most drying sulfates, sulfates that are derived from oils or natural sources aren't necessarily going to be good for your hair. (naturallycurly.com)
Ingredients1
There are sulfate-free shampoos that use gentler, non-sulfate surfactant ingredients such as Cocamidopropyl betaine which, according to cosmetic chemist Tonya McKay, "can effectively remove most dirt, oils, and silicones from the surface of the hair. (naturallycurly.com)
Benzoate1
Increased risk for cancers due to PEGs, chemicals that can easily become contaminated with 1,4 dioxane, a carcinogen, which PEGs deliver into your body by penetrating your skin, and sodium benzoate which can quickly combine with Vitamin C to form Benzene, yet another carcinogen. (thebeautyinsiders.com)
Surfactant1
Used as a surfactant and foaming agent, sodium laurel sulfate is a strong skin irritant and produces nitrosamine, a substance linked to cancer formation. (ecologycenter.org)
Dodecylbenzenesulfonate1
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate Sodium dodecyl sulfateSodium myreth sulfate Sodium pareth sulfate Magnesium laureth sulfate Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate 1,4-Dioxane, a common impurity of SLES Kurt Kosswig,"Surfactants" in Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, Wiley-VCH, 2005, Weinheim. (wikipedia.org)
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Surfactants like Sodium Laureth Sulfate or SLS tend to be harsh on the skin . (rockthetrend.com)
Sulfates are commonly used as surfactants because they lather well. (ecologycenter.org)
WATER2
Sodium laureth-8 sulfate allows the bonding and stabilization of the 2 phases of a cosmetic formula (water and oil). (loreal.com)
Silicone is also not water-soluble and is only removed with, you guessed it, sulfates! (vieuxquebec.com)
SLES1
SLS is often confused with a related cleaning chemical called sodium laureth sulfate, or SLES, which is used for similar purposes. (thetoxicfreefoundation.com)
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People with smelly hair must use a mild shampoo that does not contain any sulfates for cleaning the scalp. (skincell.org)
Cleanser1
Another Editors' Choice award-winning shampoo, Come Clean is a sulfate-free cleanser that's gentle enough for everyday use. (naturallycurly.com)