Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Category: Surfactant, Detergent
Brief Description: A surfactant and detergent derived from coconut or palm oils.
Benefits: Provides foaming and cleaning properties to cleansers, shampoos, and bubble baths.
Skin Type Suitability/Concerns: Can be irritating to skin and eyes, particularly in higher concentrations.
Target Audience: Used widely in products for general consumers; however, those with sensitive skin may seek alternatives.
Chemical Composition: SLS is a linear chain alkyl sulfate salt.
Physical Aspect: White or cream-colored crystalline solid.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide variety of cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Varies depending on product; high concentrations may cause skin irritation.
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Can cause skin and eye irritation.
Regulatory Status: Generally permitted for use in cosmetics, with concentration limits in some regions.
Sustainability/Ethical Considerations: Sustainability concerns primarily surround the source of the raw materials (palm oil, for example, is associated with deforestation).
Brief Description: A surfactant and detergent derived from coconut or palm oils.
Benefits: Provides foaming and cleaning properties to cleansers, shampoos, and bubble baths.
Skin Type Suitability/Concerns: Can be irritating to skin and eyes, particularly in higher concentrations.
Target Audience: Used widely in products for general consumers; however, those with sensitive skin may seek alternatives.
Chemical Composition: SLS is a linear chain alkyl sulfate salt.
Physical Aspect: White or cream-colored crystalline solid.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide variety of cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Varies depending on product; high concentrations may cause skin irritation.
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Can cause skin and eye irritation.
Regulatory Status: Generally permitted for use in cosmetics, with concentration limits in some regions.
Sustainability/Ethical Considerations: Sustainability concerns primarily surround the source of the raw materials (palm oil, for example, is associated with deforestation).
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