sodium laureth sulphate , SLES (Abkürzung)

The test uses human medical volunteers (usually 25) and sodium laureth sulphate to maximise.

Sodium laureth sulphate is a surfactant and a very gentle cleansing agent.

Sodium laureth sulphate is a less harmful form, but both damage hair follicles and cause hair loss.

All products in the range are body friendly: we don’t use irritants like parabens, sodium laureth sulphate, artificial colours or synthetic fragrances.

Using a toothpaste containing Sodium Laureth Sulphate (added because it creates foam when you clean your teeth) is enough to cause mouth and gum problems for many people.

Chapman also advises avoiding harsh detergents and SLS (sodium laureth sulphates) and soaping agents "as they may dry the skin further.

Neways products are free from such chemicals as Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Sodium Laureth Sulphate and Propylene Glycol.

Peter Dingle in his book "Dangerous Beauty" that 8 out of 10 shampoos sold in Australia contain, as they are vastly more irritating, can cause dry, itchiness and dandruff, and instead, one chooses "Sodium Laureth Sulphates."

Some products from The Body Shop do contain the materials highlighted in Mr Dunn's reply: sodium laureth sulphate and sodium laurel sulphate, used as cleansing agents, and propylene glycol, used as a moisturiser and solubiliser.