This week it's all about the Honest Company, Jessica Alba, and the drama over Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)/Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS). How does a company that swears it used Sodium Coco Sulfate end up with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in their products? Let's take a look at how the two ingredients are made, so you're in on the debate!
If you missed the original brouhaha, you can find it here : www.wsj.com/articles/laundry-detergent-from-jessica-albas-honest-co-contains-ingredient-it-pledged-to-avoid-1457647350
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THE WHOOPS SECTION
Notes/Errors/Omissions:
1:28 - I say, "Cosmetic manufacturers agree to call it sodium lauryl sulfate instead". It's actual the International Nomenclature Committee that needs to agree. It's a group made up of industry scientists, academics and regulatory agencies. WOOT!
1:39 - Ack! I meant to say 50% Sodium Lauryl Sulfate like the text! Also, something I should clarify is that 50% is approximate. Coconut oil is a natural product and the fatty acids vary slightly from coconut to coconut...
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