Are cleansing agents like sodium laureth sulfate and ammonium laureth sulfate harmful?
A. A cleansing agent is necessary to wash hair thoroughly. A few years ago, a number of articles were written about the supposed toxic action of these ingredients. The Federal Drug Administration and many scientific authorities have affirmed the safety of these ingredients, so long as they are purified, made from natural sources and used in a cosmetic product meant to be rinsed out. Also, bear in mind that cleansing agents lose their harsh effect when formulated with potent moisturizers. All the cleansing agents used in PHILIP B® shampoos are derived naturally (from coconuts) and enhanced by the finest pure botanical extracts.
