Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is an ingredient that can be found in many personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, toothpastes. It is commonly used because it is cheap and highly effective as a foaming agent.
Household products containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) irritate the skin. According to A.J. Lumsdale creator of SolveEczema.org blog, by getting rid of this ingredient, eczema can clear up
Doing The Experiment
I found the website SolveEczema.org and it gave me hope. I read all the information and tried to do everything they did in order to cure my daughter's eczema. Removing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate from your home takes time, before starting , I recommend you to do the following:
Step 1: Do your own research about Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
So far, SolveEczema.org is the best source. In this website, a dedicated mom explains how she got rid of her son's eczema by getting rid of all the products containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
Step 2: Identify the products with SLS that you have at home
I was shocked that almost all personal and household products have this ingredient.
Step 3: Find household and personal care products for babies and adults that don't contain SLS
This is the most difficult part, to find brands without this ingredient. I had to order everything online because even the hypoallergenic products at Whole Foods contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
Step 4: Replace them
In theory, the solution is simple, but it is difficult implementing it.
Household products containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) irritate the skin. According to A.J. Lumsdale creator of SolveEczema.org blog, by getting rid of this ingredient, eczema can clear up
Doing The Experiment
I found the website SolveEczema.org and it gave me hope. I read all the information and tried to do everything they did in order to cure my daughter's eczema. Removing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate from your home takes time, before starting , I recommend you to do the following:
Step 1: Do your own research about Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
So far, SolveEczema.org is the best source. In this website, a dedicated mom explains how she got rid of her son's eczema by getting rid of all the products containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
Step 2: Identify the products with SLS that you have at home
I was shocked that almost all personal and household products have this ingredient.
Step 3: Find household and personal care products for babies and adults that don't contain SLS
This is the most difficult part, to find brands without this ingredient. I had to order everything online because even the hypoallergenic products at Whole Foods contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
Step 4: Replace them
In theory, the solution is simple, but it is difficult implementing it.