What is sodium lauryl sulfate and is it safe to use?
- Written by Yousuf Mohammed, Dermatology researcher, The University of Queensland
SLS is a known irritant to human skin. But if it's only in contact with your skin for a short time, it's probably OK. from www.shutterstock.com
If you’ve ever Googled the causes of a skin complaint or damaged hair, chances are someone on the internet has pointed the finger at SLS, or sodium lauryl (or laureth) sulfate, a common ingredient in...
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