Have you ever wondered why your shampoo or body wash are so good at foaming? Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, or SLES for short, is a common ingredient in many personal care products. This ingredient is what contributes to that bubbly lather that makes washing fun!
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate: Both effective on dirt and oils present on your skin and hair, leaving you fresher and cleaner. But it may be a bit rough on some people’s skin, particularly those with sensitive skin. As always with any new product, test an SLES product on a small section of your skin before applying it to your entire body.
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate is a pungent chemical and some people believe that it is hazardous chemical. In actuality, though, SLES can be safely used in personal care products if used correctly. A long name doesn’t mean an ingredient is bad for you.
SLES does this by attracting oil and water molecules, which helps lift dirt and grime from these parts of your body. This is actually a good cleansing agent which leads you to feel really clean with a bath or bathe. Just be sure to rinse good to remove any remaining product.
Nevertheless, for those with sensitive skin enough to notice Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, fear not! Many other products are made specifically for sensitive skin. Seek out products labeled "gentle" or "sensitive" to help prevent irritation.