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SLS-Free Toothpaste: What Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Actually Is (And Why More People Are Reading Labels)
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SLS-Free Toothpaste: What Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Actually Is (And Why More People Are Reading Labels)

SLS is the synthetic foaming agent in most conventional toothpaste — but what does it actually do, and what does a toothpaste without it look like? Here's a clear look at sodium lauryl sulfate, why...