The World of Ugly Cosmetics

A glowing skin, thick, lustrous hair and a spotless visage is what everyone pines for today. The yearning is so acute, that the most important aspect of cosmetic products –safety, is usually overlooked. How many times do you pause to read the labels before you buy a cosmetic product? If you actually do so, you will find that most of these glorified cosmetics contain substances which are best avoided. Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is one such toxic surfactant contained in cosmetic products like soaps, shampoos, shaving creams. This substance induces lather in these products of daily use, but you may not know that it is actually harming you.

The obsession for cosmetic products and your unwavering faith in them has blinded you from the hazards that some of these products evince. Are you aware that a soap, which is supposed to clean your skin, can cause skin erosion, irritation, hair follicle damage, affect eyesight and even cause skin cancer? Statistically speaking, presence of Sodium Laureth Sulfate in the concentration of 0.5 % can cause mild irritation, and concentration of 10-30 % can cause severe irritation and possible skin corrosion.