Why is lauryl alcohol included in shampoo?

2022-09-06

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is an anionic surfactant with good properties extracted from coconut, which is a milky white or yellowish paste, or a yellowish liquid. It is a yellowish viscous liquid. With good thickening and foaming properties, adding 2%~5% sodium chloride can easily increase the viscosity of the SLES system.

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Will sodium laureth sulfate affect health?

From a health standpoint, the American Cancer Society says there is no indication that SLS is the cause of cancer, but it lists it as an irritant of the skin, eyes and lungs. There are fewer concerns about toxicity and ecotoxicology in non-reproductive organs.

It's best not to use SLS shampoos, there are already many shampoos that don't have this ingredient. SLES is safer and less irritating, so (albeit more expensive) is a better option.

When washing your hair, be sure to wash your shampoo well to remove all the SLS deposits and salts from your hair. Be aware that the longer the SLS ingredients are in contact with the scalp, the greater the chance of irritation.

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What are the applications of sodium laureth sulfate?

Sodium laureth sulfate is widely used in liquid washing, meal washing, shampoo, bath washing, textile, paper, leather, machinery, petroleum and other industries. SLES has a certain irritant in cosmetics, and it is not suitable for sensitive and dry skin for a long time. Sodium laureth sulfate has been widely used in daily chemical, textile, leather, printing and dyeing and other fields. For washing, emulsifying, wetting, dyeing, diffusing, etc. Has good biodegradation and low temperature properties, has high active ingredients and is not affected by water hardness. Especially as a detergent raw material, it is not only suitable for various powder detergents, but also for various detergents, dry cleaning agents, cleaning agents, detergents, laundry liquids, shampoos, detergents, etc.

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Lauryl alcohol can be used in various cosmetic products such as vanishing cream, cold cream, lotion, conditioner, rose, violet, lily, etc. It can be used to produce highly effective detergents, surfactants, emulsifiers, emulsifiers, textile oils, fungicides, plasticizers, plant growth regulators, lubricant additives, and other special chemicals.

Both SLS/SLES ingredients have good cleaning ability and degreasing ability, and are often used in toothpaste, shampoo and other products, and are often seen in body washes. Although they are strongly irritating, such ingredients Just use it correctly, but be careful not to use it on your face. Cleaner with SLS/SLES ingredients is a sulfate-containing cleaning product. SLS is sodium lauryl sulfate,

The shampoo composed of the above two components has strong degreasing power and low price. Normal and oily skin can use it occasionally, but sensitive skin can't use it.

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Why does shampoo contain sodium laureth sulfate?

Since ingredients such as SLES can make the foam in the shampoo richer and have a good cleaning effect. It can make the foam in the shampoo richer and has a good cleaning effect. However, after investigation, if you use a shampoo containing more than 2% lauryl alcohol, it will cause damage to the scalp and cause dry hair.