The internet is a marvelous place full of information. Duh! You are going to find two if not more sides to most subjects discussed, written about, posted, etc.  Something was brought to my attention via a poll I took from another handmade soaper’s blog.  I’m networked with her via twitter. Her poll was about Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and whether her customers avoid this ingredient in their soap choice.  I sent my answer and behold the results of the poll were a bit astonishing.   At the time I took the poll, 69% did not know what Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is. !!! How can that be?  Well…it can…not everyone lives and breathes…

I found this really neat link to a database on cosmetic ingredients.  I’m looking forward to offering such new products as liquid soap, shampoo, conditioners, etc.  The trick is understanding what ingredients are what.  My goal is to find ingredients that work well together AND are naturally healthy for you.  Not all plants are good…Poison ivy for example REALLY does a number on me. So to go back to the original title of this blog, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate doesn’t seem to be good for you. It is used in many products because: It’s cheap It foams really well In the old days (WWII), glycerin was stripped from soap for ammunitions…