Why Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is not good for you

[SubAtomicFusion]

Containing sulfate (SO4 2-) does not suggest a relation to sulfiric acid (H2SO4). Sulfiric acid is bad because it is an acid, not because it contains sulfate. When introduced to water, it breaks up into positive hydrogen ions and sulfates. The hydrogen ions then are responsible for eating through your tissues, NOT the sulfate.

Please do not make "common sense" jumps from one thing to another. The only valid reason to content that this compound is bad would be solid, scientific evidence.

[Nemaya2927]

Make more videos, you're so cool!

[Orlanzepol123]

Love your information. Where are you? Need you to share your knowledge with us.

[trabyjones]

Well done

[gvblk4yt]

Great Video Can you do one on Flouride also I have just defeated lymphoma and I am looking for ways to stay healthy thanks

[jannoelparedes]

this stuff is found on most toothpaste!!! i use Kissmyface toothpaste and it's better for you.

[titiritrauma]

It is a surfactant has the Na+ ion and the sulfur atom ATTACHED to a chain of 12 carbons (thus dodecyl). it uses the electronegativity of sulfur and the hydrophobicity of the carbon to create micelles (nano-sized spheres) which trap polar residues on the skin. it rarely interacts with anything beyond your skin this is pure thrash

[TheJ0nyBrav0]

sulfuric acid? hahahaha you dont know what the product is

[athletesfoot1purolas]

Hi,... this is Anton from the Philippines... .

i just saw for the first time your videos... I think it’s clear info, and verry good for the people to know and for the future in general.

Did you stop? or can i find more somewhere else?

Thanks anton…

[RuGr8tful2]

WOW! I am so blown away by your very detailed research!!! good work girl, keep the videos coming!! You are very informative! Thanks

[cutema101]

How do you know all of this?? I want to be knowledgeable on these things too 

[sophiapuppy]

Please Please go to Cancer Dot Org. If it causes cancer, they would be the first to know. I've done my homework. Don't let these videos frighten you into purchasing more expensive products. Do Your Homework!!!

[sophiapuppy]

Despite the fact that there was and still is no hard evidence to back up the link between SLS and cancer, many unscrupulous companies took advantage of the suspicions and allegations raised by such websites to market as many "SLS-free" products as they could, often selling them to major organic/natural stores like Whole Foods and Wild Oats, thus helping to further legitimize this myth.

[sophiapuppy]

One dubious claim often made by the dozens of anti-SLS websites is that sodium lauryl sulfate is carcinogenic because it produces nitrosamines when it reacts with formaldehyde. Since neither compound contains a nitrogen atom, however, that is chemically impossible.

[hisbeatnik]

Thank you for posting this. Thanks for trying to make a difference.

[007newnew]

Excellent Video. Please Return and Do More. Great Reference to EWG.org as I rely on them for my product information. Take Care

[smellsogoody]

I use Himalaya USA toothpaste at iherb.com and you can get a free tube with ongoing coupon code TAW742 (valid for one person per household) or you can use the code for $5 off any order.When I got rid of the toxin toothpaste,deodorant,soap etc.my breath stopped being dry and smelling bad.I use Organic Fiji tea tree soap,Organic fiji virgin coconut oil lotion,Dr.Woods soap for my body,Bragg organic vinegar,Now Foods primrose oil,avocado oil and jojoba oil for my skin/hair and now I am myself again

[BadBreathCures101]

hope this helps you. I had awful bad breath and tonsil stones. Thank god my only friend told me to check Oraltech Labs advice as it got rid of her bad breath and her post nasal drip. I've been following Oraltech Labs advice for about 4 months now and I feel much better, also at work people are not avoiding me anymore so it seems to have cured my bad breath as well, so good luck.

[ROTZGOERE11]

Here in Germany, if you would order Sodium Laureth Sulfate at the pharmacy you would have to fill a sheet and write why and for what you need it, cause THIS IS A VERY TOXIC INDUSTRIAL GARAGE CLEANER! And it is even in children shampoo. Ok, no panic. You will not die, and not become ill only from that but the summary of all the toxic stuff we find in our hygienic products and in our food will cause illness. More and more people have problems with their skin...become extremely sensitive...

[bitchhater03]

hi! just curious if the sodium lauryl sulfate and the ammonium lauryl sulfate are the same? please reply. and by the way what would you suggest what kind of shampoo should we use. i have a thinning hair and i've been looking for a shampoo that is gentle and mild. i'm using aveeno moisturizing shampoo right now. and i'm thinking of switching to another shampoo that won't harm my scalp. i've been thinking of trying finesse moisturizing shampoo but i don't if it is good. please help.

[smellsogoody]

@bitchhater03 ALF can cause skin and eye irritation...you can find out all the different names they use on cosmeticsdatabase

[wladytray]

Ok first I wanna say THANK U!!!!U r remarkable!I know alot of us natural ladies & gents are aware of this sls but I was unaware of the damage that can b done. I mean it's n everything!We all gonna end up with something i r not more careful...I just don't understand y they put it the things we put n our mouth cuz thats just like saying welcome u can attack my body & I won't put up a fight cuz I need to brush my teeth & put this n my eye.Wow had an aha moment 2day..smh =0(

[PresidentMJB]

I like this woman - someone who does her homework before making a video.

[gtmassive310]

Please make more videos!!! very informative...

[pezthebrave]

I went to Tesco today, and was unable to find any shampoo that didnt contain SLS, and nearly all of them had SLS as the 2nd ingrediant.

[MickieIsGreat]

I really can't believe ALL the things you read about this product are real! I'm very allergic to SLS and have to spend a fortune trying to avoid it. It's in every thing in England as well, but there are very very few alternatives available, especially when you have a limited budget! I have no way to avoid this product completely! :-(

[kandyce365000]

Great job! Intelligent young woman!

[JZYD0LL]

great video 

[TheBeautyVille]

This goes deep! Thanks for the video!

[cuzitsnecessary]

Thank you so much! I'm changing my order for I shampoo I just purchased today.

[42opera]

i like you you kno ur stuff

[me11176]

No wonder my eyes burn!

[prettiegyrl99]

I just ran across your videos and I am already hooked. When are you gonna make more videos??? Thank you for all the information that you have been giving to us. I really appreciate it. You are really gifted with teaching, I am not sure if you are but if not, you should look into it. LOL!!! Not trying to tell you what to do just giving you praise for your videos. Keep up the good work!!!!!

[AlyssaTompsett]

Great video. It's shocking that SLS is in so many producs.

[jamesmills51]

Wonderful wonderful wonderful very informative. My friend told me once that if you can't eat it then don't put in on your body. They were referring to using things like on your list. Looking forward to more vids like this and maybe you have some tips on making your own products. One is Grapefruit Seed Extract with backing soda for toothpaste.

[BeauDisasterr]

this stuff is in cetaphil .....which claims to be non comedogenic???? wht is that about

[bluemolases]

yes, it is very common. You would be surprised, a lot of hypoallergenic products have it in there as well. As well as baby shampoos and etc.

It is not necessarily that all these people have sensitive skin, it is just too much for the body to handle

[bananas507]

@bluemolases the catch is it's Not comedogenic...it's just an irritant. It won't clog pores. It just ruins your skin :)

[frodobaggins115]

I've been trying to find out more info, specifially lab reports and scientific studies on the effects of sodium laryl sulfate but I haven't found anything specific yet. I personally find that SLS free hair products work better for my hair but I need facts and documented data reports on SLS before I can believe it's really bad for your body.

[rebornonline]

Thanks for this brilliant video, I've recently eliminated SLS from my regime (including toothpaste!!!!!) and feel MUCH better for it.

My dentist is amazed at how much better my teeth and gums are. SLS is nasty! BAN SLS!!!

[glowbalmind]

Thank you so much for this information, it helps when you actually know the breakdown as to why, things like this are BAD for are hair.

[Boricuaso77789]

Thank you. Very informative. I appreciate people like you :)

[Secret413]

wow... i'm blown away by the different products you can find sodium lauryl sulfate... Thank you for providing this information...great eye opener

[inasexymood]

thank you for these videos. :-) please continue making videos.

[twoneDigital]

yikes ima stick to apple cider vinger as a shampoo

[poo0115104]

love your videos....thanks:)

[bluemolases]

under what category? what's the name of the movie?

[bluemolases]

what?? what's the name of the movie?

[icostmorethan5]

wow this video is so helpful!!! THank you!

[Thkmra]

Thsnks for the info. I t was very informative and delievered with: accuracy, clarity, and quite articulately. Any experience in Chemistry?

[kericagreen]

is sulfer 8 good for my scalp? im uing it for my dry scalp

[bluemolases]

I would check the back of the bottle and look over the ingredients, Sulfur is good for your scalp. There are lot of natural things that have sulfur in them as well. Cucumbers have sulfur. Fresh Aloe has a lot of sulfur! When you break a piece off you can see the yellow develop at that opened area =o)

[ruiferreira89]

@bluemolases Sulphuric acid has lots of sulphur in it. Want to rub some on your head?

[smellsogoody]

@kericagreen no

[redeemed2bfree]

I tried to view the link, but I could not view Table 1. Is there a trick to it that I don't know?

[bluemolases]

You are right, hmm, I am not sure...let's hope that they are updating the site.

[goldpurse]

Wow I'm extremely impressed by the research you've devoted to explain and back up what I hear all the time but never really knew to this detail the impact. Please do more of these, you are definitely a informational youtube asset and your have a pleasant demeanor :)

[thegame245]

what do you wash your face with?

[bluemolases]

I use ash bases soaps. Like the French Marseille soap, aleppo soap, or black soap (raw) is what I use they are gentle on the skin.. Aleppo and Marseille is my favorite though.....There's others you can use as well, let me know what you are looking for okay?

[thegame245]

well im basically looking for a gentle soap that can help my mild acne and not cause dryness on my skin

[bluemolases]

if you don't mind making one, that caters to your skin, you can try castille soap diluted with water. Get one that doesn't have anything added to it. add cinnamon (it is a natural acne fighter). Add pure papaya juice (or powder). If you can't find papaya, try aloe juice.This will moisturize and remove blemishes with out drying the skin like lemon juice does. and put it in a pump bottle. I normally use the soap I mentioned above and moisturize with fresh aloe. either one does a good job! =o)

[thegame245]

okay thanks i apreciate the help

[marcelita1985]

Thank you very much

[sweetnsexy133]

Thak you so much for this information this is so important

[forcherryinformation]

I don't see the link regarding the 50 other ingredients banned by other countries. Please list this information if you can. thanks

[bluemolases]

I can't put the link in here. the link is on the top right corner. it's says banned products: and the list is right beside it

[dylenger]

just a question that i have recently discovered. I bought a product from a pet store and the product uses Sodium Lauryl sulfate, ( sodium borate, sodium salicyate and sodium benzonate) in liquid form, you add it to (4 parts to 1 part product) daily drinking water for your pet. I was wondering if you would know if these ingredients could be harmful to my pet?!?! thanks for your help!!!!

[bluemolases]

sodium benzoate is a preservative from salt, mostly found in salad dressings, carbonated drinks, condiments and juices.sodium salicylate is used to prevent inflammation. Sodium borate is also known as borax is banned as a food additive in the U.S. it has the potential to cause liver cancer in high quantities

[dylenger]

thank u very much for such an informative and prompt answer!

U have answered my question....NO WAY in hell ill be giving that drink to my puppy! Thanks again! (and Angus..my dog thanks you)

[CherryRedd86]

your video is very educational and Im very glad you did it but you should really consider not smaking your lips so much. I almost wanted to watching.

[bluemolases]

Yeah, I felt the same way you do, couldn't figure out hot to edit them out. after so many takes no matter how much water you drink it started to just happen =o) I'll work on it, thanks

[slimlvn]

I can hardly wait for your next videos:)!!!

[watch2mefly]

OMG, I have had dry irritated scalp for many years. After changing to non SLS shampoos, my scalp and hair is back in its normal state. YAY!!!!

[LolitaDemure]

I mention this in very fague detail in one of my videos about harmful ingredients in shampoos... I really like this video and I put in in my description box.. This video is really helpful :) thanks

[gingerbreadtarbaby]

TROOF! Just the facts!

[khaledster]

oh wow... that really scares me.....not for me but for my family.... for me i wouldn't even give it a thought.... i'm not what you call an example of healthy living.... but my wife seems to like to think she is.... thanks a lot from Kuwait.

[TheSachette]

What shampoo do you use, what do you recommend?

[bluemolases]

I use plant soaps, such as yucca, soap berries, hibiscus. I am working on creating a series of videos on it. You can also use castille soaps too. you can get then at Target and you local heath food stores. Dr. Woods has a shea butter peppermint soap that my sister absolutely loves

[shamiryah123]

I love your locs. They are beautiful.

I bought some avocado oil from Publix. It was cold pressed extra virgin. It wasn't as green as the avocado oil you showed on your video. I don't know if I have the right kind. Also, what type of shampoo should we use.

[bluemolases]

You can also use castille soaps. you can get them at Target, your local heath food store & some grocery stores are starting to carry it now as well. Dr. Woods has a shea butter peppermint soap that my sister absolutely loves. They have others like lavender, rose etc. Just make sure you dilute with water so they don't strip your hair of all it's oils

[BeautifulMsYisrael]

Wow! It is a beautiful thing to see us educating ourselves about the dangers of these chemical killers. Thank you for the info. and the inspiration to continue watching my labels. I have been doing it for food labels for several years now.

[BeautifulMsYisrael]

Started label reading 100% for the products my family uses for about six months. It is a job to get use to a new way of living when your avoiding these additives. However I am sure it will soon become second nature as it is innate and just common sense with our foods, we do it without even thinking, Again Thanks.

Hugs,Yisrael Bless

[madeleinemahin]

Oh, great video! I actually just saw that many of the Body Shop products to wash the face has sodium laureth sulfate (is laureth the same as lauryl?) as the second ingredient! Now I want to go all natural.. !

[bluemolases]

Thank you, yeah it's pretty hard to find things that don't have laureth or laury ( they are the same thing), but I have noticed that some stores are starting to cater towards us....It's pretty neat to start seeing what your specific body likes and doesn't like, it will tell you

[hihosilverlining2]

Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video out.  Great info and link.

[Eir1]

Ive had alot of scalp/hair problems because of having to actually over-use shampooing because of the SLS. Google John Masters Organics. Their shampoos and skin products contain no SLS or other bad stuff. Its a bit more pricy than regular shampoos, but well worth it! Also going "no poo" is a good option!

[Eir1]

Oh and by "other bad stuff" i ment such things as Parabens.

[rsilvia1999]

can you hepl me and see is some of this are bad... this is what in side devacurls!!!!! tk a lot!!! really tk

[bluemolases]

Hi Silvia,

to find out what ingredient is ok, just google it. You'll see that there has been research done on just about every ingredient! =o)

There is a "debate" as to whether cetyl alcohol, paraben, & Behentrimonium Chloride are actually safe to use. They help water & oil stay mixed & preserve your product. I stay away from all they can irritate the skin depending on your skins sensitivity

Laureth-4 is a cousin of SLS

Hope this helps =o)

[rsilvia1999]

Ingredients: Aqueous Extracts of: Achilea Millefolium, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria), Cymbopogon Schoenanthus, Humulus Lupulus (Hops),Melis,Offcinalis (Balm Mint), Rosmarinus Offcinalis (Rosemary), IsopropyPalmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Laureth-4, Grape Seed Oil, Peppermint Oil, Propylene Glycol, Wheat Amino Acids, Soy Amino Acids, Oat Amino Acids, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben,Menthol

[rsilvia1999]

hi du you know a shapoo that hos no Lauryl Sulfate in it !!!!

[Naddlem]

Yeah there's an American brand called Jason that has no Sodium Lauryl/Lauth Sulfate, parabens or any other crap it in and it is made from plant based products, smells great and doesn't strip all the natural oils from your hair. I bought mine in a health store here in Ireland and it was a bit dearer than other shampoos but it lasts longer and is much better for your hair so well worth the expense!

[rsilvia1999]

omg wow du you belive that devacurls is a good produck to use!!!

[joyfulcrossstitch]

Thanks Blue Molases, I have recently developed mouth sores and upon doing research have discovered that the toothpaste I have been using for 15 years - Close Up, has Sodium Lauryl Sulfate listed as the 5th ingredient. May be the source of this trouble!

[280GTXXX]

i found this toxic in my 2 shampoos,skin soap,and my 2 shave bottles

[shaggylocs7]

Cool info 5 stars^^^^^^^^^^

[yaya3118]

Thank you so much. I am going to make changes in my household.

[mourak]

thanks very much

[KiKiAmaretto]

wow! and here i was only avoiding SLS in hair products! thanks for the info.

great video! :)

[SpilledToxic]

Thanks for the info. I went through the list and the only thing that had to go was my opi nail colors.

[sugarcoookies]

WOW thanks for this

[downbutnotout84]

It's funny that I would stumble upon your page. I went to a health food store the other day to look for natural products to put in my fro. Just about everything they had contained sulfates :( I was so disappointed because I live in a part of the states that does not have a variety of hair and skin products for people of color.

I ended up purchasing some black soap and Shea butter to wash and condition my hair. So far it's pretty good.

[SpilledToxic]

lucky i can't even find me some black soap.

[krystllyght]

I'm super bummed bc I'm a product junkie. I've been changing my ways tho and your vid has just helped pushed me further into the right direction.

[FreedomGale]

I'm so happy to be in alignment with you. I need to get back to those things that I know are best for me and my family.

I've noticed most of the video's here that are very popular are about hair and make up.

It's is good that we know the risk we are taking to be "beautiful." It's also nice to see the natural beauty of a woman.

We don't need all the things we think we do and have become accustomed to using.

Thank you so much for what you are sharing and giving.

Peace on your journey.

[consciousmedian]

excellent video Sista-Goddess -Warrior-King

[lsici33]

Thank you... your vid is very informative.

[HealthRanger7]

Great video!

[relireal]

Great vid,

Love your freeform locks.

I have started my freeform journey.

[Reicya]

WOW!!! They make it hard to get away from it, soap, laundry detergent, toothpaste, shampoo......whew!

Thank you so much for the information!

Shalom & Blessings!

[S0ulBeing]

I put my hands in this everyday. i knew it was bad but i didn't know to this degree.

[pixaloop]

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[cocoabakerchica]

I LOVE this! So many companies are using these chemicals and claiming that they are in small amounts, but if they're in EVERYTHING, how can it be safe? I know this is off your topic a bit, but could you do something on high fructose corn syrup? I see the food industry has been broadcasting commercials claiming that it's safe in small amounts...but it's in EVERYTHING, like jelly, syrup, pudding, bread, canned soup, mayonnaise, juices, and cake mix. I'm a pro baker, and would love your opinion

[yellayeller123]

You are so right, everything you said has helped me a lot! I didn't realise it was that bad... and that site is absolutely mental! I went through almost all of it, and I'm quite the naturalist! I didn't think I could go any further with being so, but now I'm going all out.!

ps. Have you heard of Yerba Mate? It is a really good tea, for your health and everything.. you should do a video on it, pros and cons. Anyways, keep making videos!

[bluemolases]

I tried it a couple times, I think I still have the bag that I bought 2 years ago (ha ha) I have to get use to the taste. Good suggestion, I look into it Thank you!

I messed up my camera in a hot air balloon accident (lol) so I have to wait till they fix it before I can make anymore videos

[CreaTiveNaTive73]

U smart as hell gul, i knew a litltle bit of that, the SLS part only. Thank ya.

[jusbcuz1]

Thank You! Can you show us the products you use that don't have these chemicals in them?

[bluemolases]

My pleasure! I can do that, what products are you interested in alternatives for?

[jusbcuz1]

Anything that can be purchased at a reasonable price from the list you put up, toothpaste, shaving cream etc. Thank You!

[prettyproblem16]

i heard sls was bad but no one ever explained why so clearly like you did thanks but now i feel very skeptical and parnoid about what people are selling us

[Kitkatkis]

Hi I have been using a shampoo which has Ammonium Laureth Sulfate and Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate in it. Can you tell me if this is the same thing and if its damaging to my hair at all please?

[bluemolases]

Hi Kit,

Ammonium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Coco Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate are all the same thing. The best way to find out, is to look up it's MSDS you can do that through google or some other search engine to find chemical companies that produce this product. It should bring you right to it.

[sistajme]

very informative thank you so much ....i am going to look through my products and discard any that has this sls in it. Is there a list of the 150 names of sls? i love my natural hair

[bluemolases]

There use to be but the site has been taken down. =o/ I am looking to see if there are other sites that have a list (fingers crossed)

[isisncali]

Thank you SO much for sharing. I am trying to get the word out to as many as I can here and on Youtube. I use Creme of Nature shampoo made by REVLON which use this chemical in their products that are specifically marketed to ethnic people!

[anghelnyc]

thank you for this !!!!!

[Stickletickle]

another poison the elite are throwing at us to make us sick and addicted to pharma, check out fluor in tapwater

[wft2]

Thank you very much

[lovennappiness]

Wonderful and informative video... THANK YOU... :)

[vflan36815]

Great information on this topic. I am on my journey of being natural and have been doing research on the chemicals in our products and the products I use. I have been looking for detailed info on Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and have not been successful on finding the real deal on what it actually does to the body. Thank you again and I look forward to more informative information from you.

[DivaFH]

OMG you are so awesome thank god for you, you have truly enlightened me thank you very much !!!!

[Breezy0987]

Thanks... Good info, I feel like I've been in the dark the past 22 years until I decided to go natural 11 weeks ago. I'm learning so much about products, hair and skin care. Thanks again

[bumbacutthoat]

my doctor recommended cetaphil but it has sls. cetaphil claims to be as gentle as it gets, is cetaphil bad?

[bluemolases]

It is a good opportunity to talk to your Dr about suggesting another cleanser that does not have sls in it. I do it all the time with my dr. I let her know that I do not like this because of that and she looks for something that will accommodate me =oD

[akirashanti]

thank you for sharing this information...

knowledge will keep us natural, well at least me!!! ;D

[hollyhollyrose]

Please post what ever and every think that you know and can give to us.  I will promote you periodically in my videos.

[DenverDiva]

WOW! I knew SLS was bad but you really break it down. Thanks for that information! I am loving your videos!!! Keep it up please!

[mixedwithcinnamon]

I enjoy watching your videos. They are very educational. I checked the link and all I can say is "WOW"! I could not believe all the products on the list. I am sure everyone has something on that list.

[bluemolases]

Thanks so much! Yeah, it is amazing what is allowed to go into products