Soap Lotion
What is the safest Shampoo, Soap and body lotion to use?
I was reading an alarming article about the chemical contents found in everyday shampoos, soaps and body lotions, especially the products that claim to be “organic.” What are the safest personal hygenic products with no chemicals found?
There is a lot of argument out there about what is “safe” in personal hygiene products and what isn’t. The biggest argument is over Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate (SLS), which is the chemical compound that makes shampoos, soaps, toothpaste, etc. foam up. SLS breaks down proteins, and in high concentrations is extremely abrasive (it is used in heavy-duty professional grade floor degreasers). Supposedly in very low concentrations, like those found in body products, it is completely safe. However, some people feel that because of the corrosive nature of the chemical, it shouldn’t be applied directly to the skin. Indeed, some people are sensitive to SLS, which can cause dermatitis, mouth sores (from toothpaste), etc. but most people have no problem with it.
If you want to avoid using products that contain SLS, there are a ton of shampoos, conditioners, toothpastes, etc. out there that are SLS-free. I personally use Burt’s Bees shampoo and conditioner, which is all-natural and has no SLS, parabens, or synthetic materials of any kind. Some people don’t like using SLS-free “hippie shampoo” because it doesn’t foam up the way your Suave or Pantene does, but it gets your hair just as clean, and is gentler because it uses natural sugar ester soaps instead of harsh chemicals to clean your hair and scalp.
As far as body soap, I use Dr. Bonner’s pure Castile soap. It is all natural vegetable-oil based soap that is entirely organic, and it gets you very clean without using chemicals that can irritate the skin. Burt’s Bees, Jason, Kiss My Face, Avalon Organics, and MANY other companies also make SLS-free, organic soaps, shampoos, etc. They are more expensive than their SLS-containing counterparts (SLS is also extremely cheap) but they’re better for you and the environment, so I personally think they’re worth the extra cost.
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