WHAT IS SLS AND WHY IS IT BAD FOR YOUR SKIN?

 Today, there are many chemicals that are found in products that we use on a daily basis.  These chemical ingredients can sometimes be harmful, causing skin dryness, itchiness, and rashes. In some cases, these chemicals are even cancerous.

Over the years, you will notice an increase of products that no longer contain SLS or SLES. What is this compound and why are companies trying to do away with its use?

SLS stands for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. SLES is an abbreviation for Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate. These ingredients are added to soap to create the foam. Both foam-making chemical ingredients are also commonly used as a pesticide and herbicide. 

Why SLS/SLES has a bad rep is because it is a known skin irritant. They tend to make your skin dry, your eyes sting, and if you are sensitive to it, it can cause your skin to itch or to break out.  

To avoid using these chemicals, try looking out for Sulfate free products. While soaps without SLS/SLES tend to have less foam, it just takes a little getting use to. 

Having a rich lathery bath and squeaky clean skin may not be all that healthy for you. It is best to bath with natural soaps that contain lesser harmful chemicals. 

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