Ingredient
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
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Scout's take
Ethoxylated sulfate cleanser as a top-5 ingredient. Carries documented 1,4-dioxane (IARC Group 2B probable human carcinogen) contamination risk. The 'pH-balanced / sensitive skin' marketing claim is hard to reconcile with this primary surfactant choice. EWG 3-6.
More from Scout's analyses
Ethoxylated sulfate cleanser; strips the scalp barrier and carries documented 1,4-dioxane (IARC Group 2B probable human carcinogen) contamination risk from the ethoxylation manufacturing step. EWG 3-6.
from the analysis of L'Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron + Plump 72H Hydrating ShampooEthoxylated sulfate cleanser; carries documented 1,4-dioxane (IARC Group 2B probable human carcinogen) contamination risk from the ethoxylation manufacturing step. EWG 3-6.
from the analysis of Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Daily ShampooFound in 6 products
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