Sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS, is a cleansing agent that works like a detergent. There may be skin allergies or sensitivities with concentrations of SLS in the 2 to 5 percent range. There is not a danger to the skin from SLS, but many consumers have been hesitant to use items containing it, thinking that SLS contributes to cancer, but there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.
Aussie Moist 2 in 1 Shampoo
The Aussie Moist 2 in 1 Shampoo is manufactured by the Procter and Gamble Co. There are 21 ingredients in this shampoo. While there isn’t any SLS included, there are two sulfates: ammonium lauryl sulfate and ammonium laureth sulfate.
Dove Moisturizing Shampoo for Dry and Damaged Hair
Dove Moisturizing Shampoo for Dry and Damaged Hair is manufactured by Unilever. There are 24 ingredients in this shampoo, none of which are SLS. There are no sulfates added.
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo is manufactured by John Paul Mitchell Systems. There are 32 ingredients in the list, none of which are sodium lauryl sulfate. However, there is sodium laureth sulfate, a different cleansing agent with foaming properties that many confuse for SLS.
Freeman Botanicals Hair Thickening Shampoo
Freeman Botanicals Hair Thickening Shampoo is manufactured by the Freeman Cosmetics Corp. There are 20 ingredients in this shampoo version, without any being SLS. Again, there is the inclusion of sodium laureth sulfate, which is a different cleansing agent.
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo is manufactured by the Procter and Gamble Co.. There are 22 ingredients in the listing, without any SLS. There is ammonium lauryl sulfate and ammonium laureth sulfate as the only two sulfates in the shampoo.
Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Frizz Control Shampoo
Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Frizz Control Shampoo is manufactured by the Procter and Gamble Co. It is designed to smooth out frizzy hair. There are 21 ingredients in this shampoo, none of which are SLS. Ammonium laureth sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate are the sulfates included.
References
- Household Products Database: Dove Moisturizing Shampoo for Dry or Damaged Hair
- Household Products Database: Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo
- Household Products Database: Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Frizz Control Shampoo
- Household Products Database: Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo
- Household Products Database: Freeman Botanicals Hair Thickening Shampoo
Member Comments
clcooper28 January 5
i checked the ingredents and yes there are the sls in it it is the 2nd ingredent