10 Beauty Product Ingredients You Definitely Want To Avoid

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) / Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)

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SLS has caused controversy regarding hazards in personal care and cleaning products. It is a surfactant used in toothpaste and shampoos. It forms foaming and lathering properties in these products. It is believed to cause irritation in skin and eyes. SLS have small molecules which enable it to penetrate through the membranes of body cells. According to a research, it has corrosive properties that affect fats and proteins in skin and muscles. SLES is confused with SLS; SLES is a major problem as it is contaminated by a carcinogen known as nitrosamines. It can lead to kidney and respiratory problems. Consumers often think of SLS as a cause of cancer which is inaccurate.

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