Sunday 22 May 2011

Does your shampoo/body wash contain SODIUM LAURETH SULPHATE (SLES) ???


What is SLES?

Sodium laureth sulfate, or sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), is a detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste etc.). SLES is an inexpensive and very effective foaming(bubbling) agent.





Products commonly found to contains SLS or Sodium Laureth Sulfate
 Soaps
Shampoos
Bubble-baths
Tooth paste
Washing-up liquid / dish soap
Laundry detergent
Childrens soaps / shampoos
Stain Remover
Carpet Cleaner
Fabric glue
Body wash
Shave cream
Mascara
Mouthwash
Skin cleanser
Moisture lotion / Moisturiser
Sun Cream

Effects of SLES....
  • Carcinogenicity
  • Skin Irritation
  • Hormone Imbalance
  • Eye Irritation / eye deformities in children
  • Protein Denaturing
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Recently i went to guardian to check which shampoo doesn't contain SLES...
but sad to say..Only one shampoo is free from SLS which is Himalaya's Shampoo...

Most of the shampoo contain either SLES or ALS(Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate, Same like SLES)
SLES/ALS were banned in few country such as Canada, Europe, Dubai etc...


List of shampoo that contain SLS/ALS
  • Dove 
  • Pantene
  • Rejoice
  • Elseve
  • Clear
  • Head and Shoulders
  • Herbal Essence
  • Suave
  • VO5
  • Sunsilk
  • Loreal Repair Total Shampoo

*If u found/noe any SLS free shampoo..please share it here~!

Take care~

3 comments:

  1. Satinique Daily Balance 2 in 1 from Amway is SLS free! ^^,

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  2. Thank you for sharing that great information. Also, find about Sodium Laureth Sulphate Supplier who offers the best quality Sodium Laureth Sulphate

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