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SLS and Sodium coco Sulfate?

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A lot of people claim a lot of crazy crap. Remember in the 60's and 70's when companies were touting the supposed health benefits of smoking cigarettes.

Either way, for all of those interested, they should check this website out, http://www.greenoptions.com/a/list-of-fakers-and-not-fakers

It might not be an exact list of what to buy and what to stay away from, but I read through her site and I trust her opinion. This person compiles a list of companies that use nasty ingredients we should all stay away from, as well as the companies who have earned her trust. It might help anyone who's interested to narrow down a list of possible products (hair and body) to try out.

SLS and Sodium coco Sulfate?

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The article itself is utterly misleading.

They talk about Sodium Coco Sulfate as if it's a miracle product derived from coconut that doesn't carry the same worrisome effects as SLS and SLES, when in reality, the only thing it doesn't carry that the other two products do is the same vigorous testing that has us all worrying about whether or not our shampoo's are toxic to us.

If that doesn't bother you, go ahead, knock yourself out and use SCS. But just know. Like SLS and SLES. SCS is derived from the same thing, Oil of coconut. The only difference is that SCS isn't as filtered down (so to speak).

On a chemical standpoint, SCS and SLS are identified using the same identical number. What does that tell you? It tells you the scientists creating SCS and SLS in a lab have no way of distinguishing between the two.

Shocking. What's even more shocking. Before SCS, people were saying SLaurethS was naturally derived from coconuts. I say use SCS at you're own peril. And don't be surprised if in 2 years from now you're seeing Salt Coconut Sulfous being added to your shampoo.

A rose by any other name....

brandis moody said:

That's what I've been guessing ... I just found this article though, anybody know if its true?