Suds Better
Used in beauty and oral care products to create suds and foam, sodium lauryl sulfate can cause immune system damage and allergic reactions, as well as skin, eye and mouth irritation; its manufacturing results in the release of carcinogenic chemicals. The Journal of the American College of Toxicology determined that the ingredient has a “degenerative […]
Nix Triclosan in Toothpaste
You already know about avoiding antibacterial soaps and sanitizers made with triclosan, right? The chemical—a pesticide, natch—breeds antibiotic-resistant bacteria, compromises our immune systems, and is no better than plain old soap-and-water at killing bacteria. Yet despite the fact that triclosan is currently under safety review at the FDA and was banned in Minnesota this May, […]
