Sodium+Lauryl+Sulfate

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a cosmetic toxin and a powerful alkali used in industry for cleaning drains and pipe line and is also used in oven cleaners. Workers who have been exposed to steam that contains this chemical have been known to suffer from lung damage and have an increased risk of throat cancer. It can also be absorbed through skin contact. This chemical has been found in these types of products;Toothpaste, Shampoo, Body Wash/Cleanser, Facial Cleanser, Exfoliant/Scrub, Moisturizer, Hair Color and Bleaching, Foot Treatment, Liquid Hand Soap, Mouthwash, Bubble Bath, Acne Treatment, Foundation, Facial Moisturizer/Treatment, Shaving Cream (Men's), Bath Oil/Salts/Soak, Bar Soap, Tooth Whitening, Relaxer, Pain/Wound Treatment, Nail Treatment, Conditioner, Depilatory, Eye Liner, Anti-itch/rash Cream, Skin Fading/Lightener, Anti-aging, Facial Hair Bleach, Lip Balm/Treatment, Eye Makeup Remover, Mascara, Contact Lens Cleaners, Body Scrub, Hormonal Cream, Concealer, After Shave. It is also used in car washes, garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers (in 90% of products that foam). Animals that are exposed to this chemical experience eye damage, central nervous system depression, labored breathing, severe skin irritation, and death. Young eyes may not develop correctly if they are exposed to this chemical because the proteins that are needed are dissolved. It could also damage the skin's immune system by causing layers to separate and inflame. This chemical is sometimes disguised in semi-natural cosmetics by saying "comes from coconut".

Possible Symptoms: Coughing, labored breathing, headache, dry throat, and nasal congestion if inhaled Redness and pain if it comes into contact with skin Redness, pain and corneal damage if it comes into contact with the eyes Nausea if it is ingested.