Sulfates are used in floor cleaners and are corrosive. Sodium lauryl sulfate is considered one of the more sensitizing cleansing agents and we recommend avoiding it when it is high up on the ingredient list, but that’s NOT because it’s a sulfate; rather, it’s because of its interaction with skin. SLS is a surfactant, which means it has the ability to break the surface tension of water and separate different molecules from one another, which in turn creates a foam or a lather on the skin. This reaction helps to clear away debris, dirt and oil from the top layer of the skin which is why it is so commonly included in cleansing products for the face, hair and body. In small amount, it is considered non harmful but with repeated application. It becomes a questionable issue for our health. Due to that, our Detox Cleanser doesn’t foam up and is completely SLS free.