Ingredient science card

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

Concern: Harsh Anionic Surfactant / Skin Barrier & Mucosal Stripping
Category: Skincare & Personal Care
CAS: 151-21-3
Also listed as: SLS, SODIUM DODECYL SULFATE, SDS, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulphate, laurylsulfate de sodium, lauryl sulfate de sodium

Impact

Neuro-Health & Life Force

Neuro-Health

Strips stratum corneum lipid matrix, allowing transdermal penetration of environmental toxins; causes severe ocular and skin irritation.

“Life Force”

No whole-body findings recorded.

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