Why Our Soaps are Totally Free of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
SLS Free Products by Aura Sensory
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Sodium lauryl sulfate (also known as SLS for short) is a chemical that has been linked
to several health issues and skin and membrane conditions, caused by products that
contain it. It is a harsh surfactant that originally started off in industrial cleaners but
facial cleansers, shampoo, lotions and much more.
It is a cheap and easily attained ingredient, and products use it because it foams
very well and makes their products seem like they are getting you "clean". In fact it
is stripping your skin of precious moisture and breaking down its natural
protective barriers which preserve moisture and nourishment.
SLS free products are known to avoid these
health concerns and are becoming more
popular with people who are seeing a
difference in their skin, hair or whatever other
body area they had once used it on. This
makes products free of sodium lauryl sulfate
(also known as "laurel" sulfate) a healthy and
safer alternative to mainstream, potentially
health-compromising products.
The potential dangers of using SLS products are
sweeping. Unfortunately in many cases the
origination of illnesses or specific side effects or symptoms can be directly linked to
either frequent or infrequent usage of SLS products.
Even more disheartening is the widespread presence of SLS in all manner of
commercial products, from soaps to toothpaste. This makes it incredibly difficult to
avoid the ingredient without preparation and adequate knowledge of where you
should look for this ingredient.
Our soaps, which include a mild but effective natural acne soap for teens or adults
with naturally oily skin, natural unscented soap as well as an all natural citrus body
soap do not contain any SLS. They do not contain any sulfates at all in fact.
Instead, their creamy lather is owed to natural fatty acids which preserve the
integrity of the skin rather than breaking down the delicate moisture barriers that
protect it and keep the skin smooth, soft, well-toned and supple.
Potential Dangers
Sodium lauryl sulfate found its initial use as a de-greaser and powerful surfactant
chemical in a wide variety of industrial purposes, and slowly found its placement in
household products by way of its strong foaming characteristics, which make it
appealing for feelings of cleanliness. The same property of SLS to bind to, and
chemically alter, lipids, is the main reason why it causes many of the illnesses it has
been associated with.
Lipids, which are natural fats found in our skin are protective barriers against the
elements. Products with SLS harm this barrier, and break it down. This is why they
are drying to the skin and the hair - they break down fatty acids and the natural
"acid mantle" that protects the skin from dryness and penetration by harmful
substances to a degree.
SLS has been linked to illnesses directly related to the area of the body that products
containing SLS were used, and has also been shown to cause secondary
complications which arise because of the inability of SLS to be metabolized by the
liver.
Localized effects of SLS exposure in the mouth include canker sores and cracked, dry
mouth corners, while shampoos have been known to cause split ends, itchy, dry
scalp, and the swelling of applied areas.
Shampoos containing SLS, of which there are many, are also questionable as SLS can
cause irreversible eye damage, which can lead to lifelong eye problems for children,
and cataracts for adults. This ingredient is left out of baby shampoos for this reason.
Children's eyes are especially susceptible to harsh surfactants like this.
Chemical Buildup and Toxicity
SLS is not broken down through the body's primary means of toxin removal, the liver,
and as such, can buildup quite rapidly in bodily tissues. Many of the secondary issues
that pertain to SLS are strongly correlated with this proposed toxicity buildup, and
include autoimmune diseases, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and other diseases of
chronic skin inflammation.
Nitrate contamination is also a strong possibility when SLS begins to accumulate in
tissues, as SLS binds to many of the other ingredients of skin care products, leading
to nitrosomines-an isomer of nitrates-to form. Nitrates have been strongly linked to
increasing risks of many cancers, and are typically avoided by health conscious
individuals.
Avoiding SLS Products
While it is true that many commercial products include SLS, more and more
manufacturers of healthy products are recognizing the dangers of SLS, and are
providing healthy alternatives. Discontinuing use of an SLS containing product not
only stops the acute symptoms of SLS use, such as canker sores, dry skin, or
damaged hair, but also begins the process of reversing toxicity buildup.
Reversing SLS toxicity can mean the difference between developing an inflammatory
condition down the line or being healthy, and lowered SLS buildup can even prevent
nitrosomine induced cancer.
Identifying SLS Products
Being able to to properly identify SLS containing products is often as simple as
scanning the back of a product and its ingredient list. Sodium lauryl sulfate should be
clearly listed, but other chemically related compounds to avoid include sodium laureth
sulfate, sodium myreth sulfate, and sodium pareth sulfate. SLS free products will
not contain sodium lauryl sulfate and ideally should not also contain any of sulfate
family ingredients.
to several health issues and skin and membrane conditions, caused by products that
contain it. It is a harsh surfactant that originally started off in industrial cleaners but
facial cleansers, shampoo, lotions and much more.
It is a cheap and easily attained ingredient, and products use it because it foams
very well and makes their products seem like they are getting you "clean". In fact it
is stripping your skin of precious moisture and breaking down its natural
protective barriers which preserve moisture and nourishment.
SLS free products are known to avoid these
health concerns and are becoming more
popular with people who are seeing a
difference in their skin, hair or whatever other
body area they had once used it on. This
makes products free of sodium lauryl sulfate
(also known as "laurel" sulfate) a healthy and
safer alternative to mainstream, potentially
health-compromising products.
The potential dangers of using SLS products are
sweeping. Unfortunately in many cases the
origination of illnesses or specific side effects or symptoms can be directly linked to
either frequent or infrequent usage of SLS products.
Even more disheartening is the widespread presence of SLS in all manner of
commercial products, from soaps to toothpaste. This makes it incredibly difficult to
avoid the ingredient without preparation and adequate knowledge of where you
should look for this ingredient.
Our soaps, which include a mild but effective natural acne soap for teens or adults
with naturally oily skin, natural unscented soap as well as an all natural citrus body
soap do not contain any SLS. They do not contain any sulfates at all in fact.
Instead, their creamy lather is owed to natural fatty acids which preserve the
integrity of the skin rather than breaking down the delicate moisture barriers that
protect it and keep the skin smooth, soft, well-toned and supple.
Potential Dangers
Sodium lauryl sulfate found its initial use as a de-greaser and powerful surfactant
chemical in a wide variety of industrial purposes, and slowly found its placement in
household products by way of its strong foaming characteristics, which make it
appealing for feelings of cleanliness. The same property of SLS to bind to, and
chemically alter, lipids, is the main reason why it causes many of the illnesses it has
been associated with.
Lipids, which are natural fats found in our skin are protective barriers against the
elements. Products with SLS harm this barrier, and break it down. This is why they
are drying to the skin and the hair - they break down fatty acids and the natural
"acid mantle" that protects the skin from dryness and penetration by harmful
substances to a degree.
SLS has been linked to illnesses directly related to the area of the body that products
containing SLS were used, and has also been shown to cause secondary
complications which arise because of the inability of SLS to be metabolized by the
liver.
Localized effects of SLS exposure in the mouth include canker sores and cracked, dry
mouth corners, while shampoos have been known to cause split ends, itchy, dry
scalp, and the swelling of applied areas.
Shampoos containing SLS, of which there are many, are also questionable as SLS can
cause irreversible eye damage, which can lead to lifelong eye problems for children,
and cataracts for adults. This ingredient is left out of baby shampoos for this reason.
Children's eyes are especially susceptible to harsh surfactants like this.
Chemical Buildup and Toxicity
SLS is not broken down through the body's primary means of toxin removal, the liver,
and as such, can buildup quite rapidly in bodily tissues. Many of the secondary issues
that pertain to SLS are strongly correlated with this proposed toxicity buildup, and
include autoimmune diseases, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and other diseases of
chronic skin inflammation.
Nitrate contamination is also a strong possibility when SLS begins to accumulate in
tissues, as SLS binds to many of the other ingredients of skin care products, leading
to nitrosomines-an isomer of nitrates-to form. Nitrates have been strongly linked to
increasing risks of many cancers, and are typically avoided by health conscious
individuals.
Avoiding SLS Products
While it is true that many commercial products include SLS, more and more
manufacturers of healthy products are recognizing the dangers of SLS, and are
providing healthy alternatives. Discontinuing use of an SLS containing product not
only stops the acute symptoms of SLS use, such as canker sores, dry skin, or
damaged hair, but also begins the process of reversing toxicity buildup.
Reversing SLS toxicity can mean the difference between developing an inflammatory
condition down the line or being healthy, and lowered SLS buildup can even prevent
nitrosomine induced cancer.
Identifying SLS Products
Being able to to properly identify SLS containing products is often as simple as
scanning the back of a product and its ingredient list. Sodium lauryl sulfate should be
clearly listed, but other chemically related compounds to avoid include sodium laureth
sulfate, sodium myreth sulfate, and sodium pareth sulfate. SLS free products will
not contain sodium lauryl sulfate and ideally should not also contain any of sulfate
family ingredients.
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