Question Posted Wednesday September 24 2008, 4:18 am
I heard that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate causes cancer. I noticed that it's in my shampoos and toothpastes (I'm sure lots of other things too). I was reading that using shampoo with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in it will cause brain and skin cancer. It also said that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate may also cause cancer in the mouth, throat, and bones (teeth). I do not want any type of cancer!
I KNOW this ingredient is used to create the foaming action in other products, but I don't understand why someone would put such a dangerous product in things we use daily. I am really hoping that this whole thing is a hoax/myth about Sodium Lauryl Sulfate causing cancer, but I have no idea and am getting frightened!
If it does cause cancer, I definately want to find products not containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, but I've been searching through the stores with no avail. I don't want cancer because I washed my hair every day!
So, does Sodium Lauryl Sulfate actually cause cancer? If so, can anyone recommend products that do not have Sodium Lauryl Sulfate included so that I can avoid such a cancer risk?
Katlyn answered Wednesday September 24 2008, 11:25 pm: it doesnt cause cancer if it did then everyone in the world would have cancer because everyone uses products ith sodium lauryl sulfate so dont worry about it cause it wont affect you so dont even think about it. [ Katlyn's advice column | Ask Katlyn A Question ]
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