Exposure to chemicals like SLS can vary greatly depending upon what products you use and how frequently you use them. Although some argue SLS is a safe ingredient when used in amounts deemed as safe, its widespread use could have adverse effects on those who come in contact with it frequently or mishandle products that contain it.

Sodium lauryl sulfate is categorized as being low to moderately toxic to aquatic life, and in certain concentrations can be toxic to fragile ecosystems when influenced by various factors. SLS has also been known to cause mild skin irritations, especially in those with skin sensitivities like eczema. According to the National Institutes of Health, cleaning products that contain SLS have the potential to be dermal irritants if not formulated properly. With alternative products available without this ingredient, why take the risk?

Instead of using synthetic foaming agents like sodium lauryl sulfate to suds-up our laundry detergent, at GO by greenshield organic® we use USDA Certified Organic Soap Berries. This berry-like fruit is known for its big cleaning power, but doesn’t require many
bubbles to do it.

Locked inside each soap berry is a low-suds detergent called saponin. Did you know that excess suds can actually trap dirt and prevent your clothes from rinsing clean? Low-sudsing formulas combat residue buildup, reduce rinse time, and save water. Fewer bubbles can also help your high-efficiency washer run more effectively and give your laundry a deeper clean.