Ingredient
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
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Scout's take
The most aggressive mainstream surfactant; primary skin/scalp irritant. Unusual choice for a brand marketed as 'naturally derived' -- most clean brands use coco-glucoside or decyl glucoside. Despite the 'denotes plant or mineral origin' asterisk, plant-derived SLS is chemically identical to petroleum-derived SLS in irritation potential.
More from Scout's analyses
The most aggressive mainstream surfactant; primary skin/scalp irritant. Combined with SLES creates the harshest commercial cleansing system in widespread use.
from the analysis of L'Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron + Plump 72H Hydrating ShampooThe most aggressive mainstream surfactant; primary skin/scalp irritant. EWG 1-2 for environmental persistence but 3 for human irritation.
from the analysis of Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Daily ShampooFound in 7 products
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Method Men Cedar + Cypress Body Wash
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Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Daily Shampoo
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Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo
L'Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron + Plump 72H Hydrating Shampoo
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