Recently, a post widely circulated on the Internet has attracted the attention of journalists, whose content is to remind people to check the ingredients of shampoo used.
See if there is a substance called sodium dodecyl sulfate in it. And said: "This substance exists in most shampoos.
You can find it anywhere, and manufacturers use it because it can produce a lot of bubbles and it is cheap. But, in fact, sodium salt
ThSulfate is used to clean the garage floor, which has strong cleaning ability! And there is evidence that if used for a long time, it will lead to
Cancer. "
Shampoo is one of the most commonly used consumer goods, and its safety naturally attracts attention.
The reporter looked at several shampoo products commonly used around him and found that there was no description of the relevant ingredients, but a colleague who had just returned from a business trip abroad brought them back.
Several shampoos are marked with ingredients, and it is found that they do contain SodiumLaurethSulfa mentioned in the last post.
Special. So, is this substance likely to cause cancer? To this end, the reporter interviewed relevant experts from the Department of Chemistry of Tsinghua University and Beijing Procter & Gamble Technology Co., Ltd. ..
"Shampoo causes cancer" is a rumor. Dr. Ma Yuan from the Department of Chemistry of Tsinghua University told reporters.
SLES and sodium dodecyl sulfate are both surfactants. As early as 198
In three years, CIR expert group thought that these two substances were safe, and they were commonly added to many cosmetics.
Special agent.
In response to online rumors that SLES and SLS may cause cancer, Ma Yuan said that this statement was made in Europe and America around 2000.
It has been spreading in this area for some time. In July 2000, the American Cancer Society specifically clarified this rumor, pointing out that shampoo or shower gel is indeed true.
Although these two substances are irritating, they are not known carcinogens. In addition, in 200 1, in the United States, "food"
An article in the Journal of Chemical Toxicology also pointed out that studies have shown that the irritation of SLES and SLS may induce erythema in human body.
But it is not carcinogenic.
The application and research show that SLS and SLES are safe, and P&G is one of the most successful consumer goods companies in the world.
Our products, such as Rejoice, Head & Shoulders, Pan Ting, Sassoon, etc., are all shampoo brands recognized and loved by consumers, and they are all mentioned in relevant statements on the Internet.
I have seen "Sassoon is more expensive than similar products because it does not contain SLS". To this end, the reporter contacted Beijing Procter & Gamble Technology Co., Ltd., which
Ms. Sun Yujing of * * * Affairs Department said that the composition of Sassoon is complicated and needs to be asked by P&G's European company, but SLS and SLES are the same.
A very safe and effective cleaning ingredient, including Procter & Gamble, is widely used in industrial products all over the world. Procter & gamble is also very careful.
After studying the relevant information, we come to the conclusion that they are safe for our products. Procter & Gamble said it has no plans to stop using SLS and SLES.
There is no scientific basis for worrying about its safety. After years of use and scientific research, SLS and SLES are widely considered to be safe.
All of them.
Two years later, shampoo ingredient labeling will be implemented in China. At present, domestic shampoo products have not adopted the method of labeling all ingredients, which also makes
Many consumers have some doubts. On this issue, Mr. You, executive director of China Fragrance Cosmetics Industry Association, told reporters that European and American countries opened earlier.
At first, shampoos were labeled with all ingredients, and Japan also implemented this practice in April last year 1. At present, China Flavor and Cosmetic Industry Association is a national level.
Preparations have been started to label all ingredients of shampoo, and the General Label Standard for Cosmetics in Consumer Product Instructions is being revised. This standard includes
It is expected to be approved early next year. About two years later, China shampoo will also make related ingredients when it comes to market.