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Does Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Cause Skin Allergic Reactions?

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Does Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Cause Skin Allergic Reactions?

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Sodium lauryl sulfate is not appropriate for skin care products. It is a surfactant which means it lowers the surface tension of water ( we use surfactant in our lungs to keep our alveoli intact). It is used beneficially in shampoos and in fact gives it the foaming action we all like. It is also used in bubble baths to keep and make bubbles. However, the problem with sodium lauryl sulfate is that it is quite irritating. In fact, so irritating that when dermatologists want to create…

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