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Acne Cure? Should i stop using face products that contain sodium laureth sulfate?
I have found out about a harmful chemical that is in facewashes, soap, shampoos and toothpastes. Its call sodium laureth sulfate. Or sometimes Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
From what ive read its bad news for acne sufferers. It causes irritation to sensitive skin, and causes flare ups. Im 25 and I have acne. Im wondering if anyone can tell me if they have used items free of this chemical and if it had worked?
~In case people don’t believe you, I found this info. to back it up…I’m surprised.~
***It is very likely that the ingredients list of the "natural" shampoo will contain one of the following three chemical additives, as do all other regular shampoos, as one of its top three ingredients: DEA or Diethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, SLS or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, and SLES or Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
**Two other ingredients that commonly find themselves at the top of the list of ingredients of your "natural" shampoo are Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and its sister chemical Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES). SLS is found in 90% of all shampoos and toothpastes. It is used so freely by manufacturers as it is a cheap detergent that produces a lot of foam and bubbles which we all equate with cleansing. Sodium Laurel Sulfate is an irritant, and a shampoo containing 15% SLS is mainly tolerable because it comes in contact with the scalp for only a few minutes and it is diluted with water while in use. It is deliberately used in clinical studies to irritate the skin so that the effects of other substances can be tested. It is a caustic cleaner and corrodes hair follicles and impairs ability to grow hair. It is similar to detergent in dishwashing liquids as it cleans hair so thoroughly, it strips the protective lipids from the surface of the scalp, impeding its ability to regulate moisture, so that in order to manage it you have to pour on a chemical conditioner. A Material Safety Data Sheet which "contains written or printed material concerning a hazardous material as prescribed by law", including information "needed to insure the safety and health of the user at all stages of manufacture, storage, use, and disposal", for SLS reports that it is harmful if inhaled, ingested, left on skin too long, and it poses dangers to the eyes as it can accumulate in the tissues of the eye causing possible cataracts.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is the subject of great controversy and the cause of the greatest concern to many scientists. While on one hand, it is considered non-carcinogenic by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), there is still unveiling evidence that SLS produces a potential carcinogenic effect in your shampoo when it interacts with other nitrogen bearing ingredients to form nitrosamines ornitrates. This is a cause of concern, as SLS enters and maintains residual levels in the lungs, liver, and brain from skin contact,causing major problems in these areas.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a milder version of SLS and is commonly used in industrial engine degreasers and in concrete cleansers among others with similar effects as SLS.
*You could try "Berts Bees" products.*
*OR "Uncle Harry’s Natural Products"
it will burn your face
the best hing you can use is Cetaphil Anti-bacterial bar. You will be amazed at the difference it makes. The issue with many other products is that they can cause such an irritation that it seems like the prblem is worse. Try using tha anti-bacterial bar and exfoliate every other day. Dead skin cells can block pores making acne worse.