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Heard of Sodium Lauryl Sulphate/SLS

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Lesley Eggsistentialist

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I was surprised that Lush products have SLS in them - I was going to ask on Saturday but the 'staff' were too busy discussing Friday night and whose turn it was to fetch the biscuits :roll:

 

I use their shampoo bars and they contain SLS - I've not had any problems though.

 

(Clare - do you always shorten people's names? - poor Nicola :? Just don't try to shorten mine :twisted::wink:)

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Linda Chatty Chicken

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I'm a bit late catching up with this one but found the hair-washing part interesting. I am unfortunately one of those people who has to wash hair every day or feel yucky. Of my two daughters, Lizzy (13) washes hers 2-3 times a week or it looks greasy, but Cathy(11) has never used shampoo and just rinses hers in the shower. She has the most beautiful, thick, soft, glossy hair which is in great condition.

 

I remember seeing an article on tv some years ago about an experiment into not using shampoo and after the horrible greasy period, everyone's hair looked great.

 

I would happily not wash mine with shampoo if I could just get past that awful initial stage when your head feels terrible. Anyone got a deserted island I could camp on for a few months! :?

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PurpleHen All Knowing Superchicken

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So - for those of you who have tried not washing your hair - does this mean you don't use and products on it? Or is rinsing with water enough to get rid of any?

 

I can't imagine being able to get a brush through my hair if it had only been rinsed in water, without the help of my leave in spray conditioner. But putting this on would surely defaet the object? Or not? :roll::?:

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Linda Chatty Chicken

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It seems to be that using no products and just rinsing with fresh water allows your scalp to produce the natural oils that keep your hair and scalp in tip top condition. My daughter's hair really does look and feel beautiful all the time. (Not like mine and her sister's where you can really tell if we need a hairwash :?)

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I haven't re-read all the pages of this thread, so forgive me if I'm repeating stuff.

 

I recently bought some 'natural' toothpaste (Tom's of Maine) and was really shocked to see Sodium Lauryl Sulfate listed in the ingredients. On the box it says this is derived from coconuts. After a bit of research, I find all toothpastes seem to contain it! :shock:

 

Does anyone know one which doesn't?

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One Man Banned Chicken Addict

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We first tried the REN products when I took Joe to Burgh Island in November (romantic soul - it was his 30th) Lovely hotel all art Deco and FAB! go on google it!

 

Ren supply all the toiletries, shower gel soaps, shampoo and moisturisers - and they are really nice - and the smell WHoah!

 

Sorry thought I'd add my thoughts

 

Are you still using the REN stuff Buff?

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PurpleHen All Knowing Superchicken

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I haven't re-read all the pages of this thread, so forgive me if I'm repeating stuff.

 

I recently bought some 'natural' toothpaste (Tom's of Maine) and was really shocked to see Sodium Lauryl Sulfate listed in the ingredients. On the box it says this is derived from coconuts. After a bit of research, I find all toothpastes seem to contain it! :shock:

 

Does anyone know one which doesn't?

 

I have just bought some Tom's of Maine mouthwash - so I'll be checking the ingredients later..... I also noticed that our Green People shower gel has coconut extract in as a foaming agent.....

 

I recommended REN products to my cousin after reading this thread - she is 25 and has just started having skin problems - the REN stuff is the only product that has worked - so thanks all for the advice! :D

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Lesley Eggsistentialist

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I changed from Toms of Maine to another one which didn't contain SLS - can't remember what it was called, Green something.

 

I was looking for this topic to post about it. It made the inside of my electric toothbrush head all black and mouldy - black bits kept flying off :shock: I have enough problems with teeth without that so I changed back to Toms - the mould has gone :?

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buffie Golden Egg

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We first tried the REN products when I took Joe to Burgh Island in November (romantic soul - it was his 30th) Lovely hotel all art Deco and FAB! go on google it!

 

Ren supply all the toiletries, shower gel soaps, shampoo and moisturisers - and they are really nice - and the smell WHoah!

 

Sorry thought I'd add my thoughts

 

Are you still using the REN stuff Buff?

 

We both use it Andrew :wink: and it lasts ages. I use all the skin care and it's lovely. I stopped all the 'big sell' products early this year after spending a fortune chasing youth...All the products messed up my skin and stripping it back has made it much better. The lines have reduced by not using all the rubbish. :D

 

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