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-Deadly Decadence– the Chemicals in Your Baby’s Bubblebath III (SLS and SLES)

Filed under: Uncategorized @ February 16, 2007 4:00 pm by healthiacynthia

And just to carry on with our toxicology report….

Have you heard the buzz about Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) or Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)? This is probably one of the more common environmental toxins that has hit our awarenesses.

What is SLS?

SLS is a chemical used to break down the surface tension of water. It is called a ’surfactant’ in this role, and some of its industrial uses include:

  • concrete floor cleaner
  • engine degreaser
  • car wash detergents

    • But, as you know by now, it is not restricted to these products– SLS is also in shampoo, liquid soaps, conditioners, cleansers, AND toothpaste. Shockingly, even toothpastes that claim to be pure and natural contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. (eg., Tom’s of Maine) It would seem that people want the fluff (the foam) and are willing to put up with canker sores (one of the spinoffs of the SLS).

    From the Journal of the American College of Toxicology, Vol. 2, No. 7, 1983, you can learn the following:

  • SLS is regularly used to irritate skin tissue for clinical studies
  • SLS can mutate, in sufficient amounts, to change the genetic information of cells. SLS is routinely used in scientific studies to mutate various bacterias.
  • SLS impairs hair growth
  • SLS is found at a residual level in the major organs: heart, liver, brain, and lungs. SLS enters when contacting skin (i.e., scalp with shampoo? gums with toothpaste?)
  • SLS changes the properties of proteins, and can cause permanent damage to young eyes

    • Check the side of your toothpaste. Check the side of your shampoo. Do you want this toxin on your skin? On your baby’s skin? Did you know that many medications recommend putting the tablet or capsule under the tongue (sublingually) for the fast absorption– usually less than a minute– just think about what you are doing with the SLS when you (or your child) swallows some fo the toothpaste you have just brushed with?

    Don’t wait for any studies to be done– that is pretty unlikely. DO exercise good common sense.

    Looking for safe and healthy products WITHOUT either Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) in them?

    I’m a granny and I want the safest, most healthful products and information to pass on to my grandchild. These are some of the items that I keep Alyza stocked with (you won’t find SLS, SLES, Anti-freeze or other possible carcinogens in any of these, I promise). (Click on the picture to find out more, and to order:)

    KIDSCENTS BATH GEL

    KidScent Bath GelAZ1

    Ingredients
    Deionized Water, Decylpolyglugose, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Gel, Essential Oils of Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) and Geranium (Allium sativum), Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate (VItamin E), Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) Extract, PG-Hydroxethylcellulose Cocodimonium Chloride, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Extract, Kukui (Aleurites moluccana), Nut Oil, Jojoba (Buxus chinensis) Oil, Citrus Seed Extract, Babassu Oil, Grape (Vitis vinifera) Seed extract, Dimethicone Copolyol Meadowfoamate, Soap Bark Extract, Dimethicone Copolyol Meadowfoamate, Soap Bark Extract, soapwort Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Wheat Germ Oil, Keratin, Linoleic Acid, and Linolenic Acid.

    KIDSCENTS LOTION

    KidScent LotionAZ2

    Ingredients
    Deionized Water, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Grape (Vitis vinifera) Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Rose (Rosa rugosa) Hip Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Mango (Mangifera indica) Butter, What germ OIl, Kukui (Aleurites moluccana) Nut OIl, Lecithin, Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) OIl, AApricot(Prunus armeniaca) Kernal Oil, Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) OIl, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A,), Jojoba (Buxus chinensis) Oil, Seasame (Seasmum indicum) OIl, calendula officinalis Extract, Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) Extract, Orange (CItrus aurantium dulcis) Blossom Extract, St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Extract, Algae (Gellidiela acerosa) Extract, Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Gel, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Ginkgo biloba Extract, and the Essential Oils of Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica), Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) Leaf, Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora), and geranium (Pelargonium graveolens).

    KIDSCENTS SHAMPOO

    KidScents ShampooAZ3
    Ingredients
    Deionized Water, Decylpolyglucose, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Gel, Essential Oils of Tangerine (Citrus nobilis), Lemon (Citrus limon), and blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum), Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Chamomile (anthemis nobilis) Extract, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Extract, Kukui (Aleurites moluccana) Nut Oil, Jojoba (Buxus chinensis) Oil, Citrus Seed Extract, Babassu (Orbignya oleifera) Oil, Grape (Vitis vinifera) Seed Extract, Dimethicone copolyol medowfoamate, Hyaluronic Acid, Wheat Germ Oil, Keratin, Linoleic Acid, and Linolenic Acid.
    KIDSCENTS TENDER TUSH

    KidScents Tender TushAZ4
    Ingredients
    Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Oil, Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Butter, Bees Wax, Wheat Germ Oil, Olive (Olea europaea) Oil, Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) Oil, and the Essential Oils of Sandalwood (Santalum album), Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora), Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Cistus ladanifer, Blue Tansy ( Tanacetum annuum), and Frankincense (Boswellia carteri).
    KIDSCENTS TOOTHPASTE

    KidScents ToothpasteAZ5

    Ingredients
    Therapeutic-grade essential oils of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris CT thymol) and Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) have proven to reduce oral bacteria that may cause tooth decay. Stevioside is a natural, super sweet extract that neutralizes oral bacteria. A non-foaming base that includes vegetable glycerine, xanthum gum and ionic minerals.

    These are exactly the kind of products you would want to use on a baby’s delicate skin… nourishing and SAFE.

    Granny Recommended!

    Fragrant Blessings,
    Cynthia Zirkwitz
    Young Living
    Ind. Dist. #607652
    Diffusing Life

    Disclaimor: I’m a Granny with a keen interest in the health and wellbeing of my grandchildren, and other children. Statements made in this blog are based on research and all information has been obtained from published magazines, journals, newletters, magazines, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
    , which you can find online. Opinions are my own and it is up to the reader to decide the validity of such.
    My other blogs with the theme of Eliminating Risks to Your Child’s Health and Safety:

  • Babies With Fewer Side Effects:Eliminating Chemical Toxins from Your Baby/Child Personal Care Routine
  • Where Do All The Recalled Toys End Up?
  • Children Safe and Secure in Canada?: The Issue of Children in Smoke-Filled Vehicles
  • Lock Up The Yummies: The Dangers of ‘Supplement’ Poisoning

  • Read here about some of the risks to Nurses and their children because of long-term exposure to toxic chemicals in the work place

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