avri said:
BadHairDecade said:
sh*t I'll try anything....Can anyone give a name of a non-SLS shampoo that they're happy with?
Honeysuckle Natural Baby Shampoo by Tom's of Maine.
Actually it does have SLS in it. They just label it with it's natural name like coconut oil or something.
Read this directly from the Tom's of Maine website.
Here's the link
http://www.toms-of-maine.com/toms/ifs/sls.asp
Ingredient Fact Sheet: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
What is it?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a foaming agent naturally derived from coconut oil. SLS has a long history of safe use in a variety of consumer personal care products.
What does it do?
We use SLS in our toothpaste and shampoo because of its superior foaming and lathering properties. In our toothpaste, SLS enables proper dispersion of the ingredients, as well as easy rinsing. In our shampoo, SLS provides a pleasant lather and thorough rinsing abilities.
What are the alternatives?
SLS is not the only foaming agent available, but we believe it is the best choice due to its long history of safe use, its lack of odor or taste, and its low level of concentration in our products.
What are the risks?
We are well aware of the widespread Internet rumors regarding SLS and its use in shampoos, toothpaste, and other products. At Tom's we are concerned about the safety and efficacy of our products, so we take these rumors seriously. Specifically, we have heard claims that SLS is linked to cancer, cataracts, liver or kidney damage, and other maladies. These widespread rumors have recently been investigated by respected publications such as The Washington Post and The Berkeley Wellness Newsletter, both of which have called them a "sham" and a "hoax." So rampant are these rumors that they are even addressed on the "Urban Legends" website (
http://www.snopes.com) under the "toxins du jour "heading, which provides additional reputable sources of information about SLS research.
We, too, have researched these claims extensively and have found them to be completely unsubstantiated. As formulated for cosmetic use, SLS has not been found to cause cancer in any recognized scientific research studies. When used in our shampoos and toothpaste, SLS has limited contact with the skin or gums, and is then rinsed out. At the levels used in our products, SLS has no known toxicity -- not even when ingested.
Because of its superior foaming properties, SLS is included in various formulations in other manufacturers' products, including industrial ones. Use of SLS at varying levels and in different formulations is, of course, completely unrelated to its use in Tom's of Maine products.
There is some research which shows that people with an existing gum condition called recurrent aphthous ulcers may experience more rapid healing if they temporarily use a toothpaste without SLS. Tom's of Maine recognizes that no two people are alike, and even with pure and natural ingredients, some individuals may develop an allergic reaction that is unique to them. As with any product, be sure to discontinue use is you experience discomfort or other indications that the product may not be appropriate for your individual body chemistry.