Provide a list of toothpastes, shampoos, and hand/body soaps that do
not contain sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate or similar harmful
compounds.

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 28 Oct 2003 10:47 PST

It would be very helpful if you'd clarify two points:

 1. Can you tell us exactly what you mean by "similar harmful
compounds"? Obviously we can't go by the standards of the United
States Food and Drug Administration, since they consider both the
compounds you've mentioned to be acceptable in toothpastes, shampoos,
and soaps.

2. Considering the low price you've set on this question, can you tell
us how long a list would be satisfactory? Gathering a comprehensive
list of products in these three categories is likely to take many
hours of work; the Researcher who answers your question will receive
$3.75 for his or her labors.

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Clarification of Question by gw-ga on 28 Oct 2003 11:22 PST

By similar compounds I was referring chiefly to ammonium
lauryl/laureth sulfate.  These compounds also have alternative names
such as sodium dodecyl polyoxyethylene sulfate.

I have increased the list price of this question.  I would consider
between six and twelve products for each of the three categories to be
sufficient.

Hello gw,

I've found the following SLS free personal care products for you:

TOOTHPASTE
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Enamel Saver
http://www.saveyoursmile.com/products/cs/enamelsaver.html

CloSYSII
http://www.saveyoursmile.com/products/cs/closyspaste.html

Dr. Burt's Lavender & Mint Toothpaste
http://www.onepassionplace.com/new5.htm

Weleda Oral Care (6 varieties of dentifrice, all SLS free)
http://usa.weleda.com/products/oral_care.asp#6373

Jason Natural (9 varieties, organic and SLS free)
http://www.jason-natural.com/html/oral_care.html

Green People (4 varieties, organic and SLS free)
http://www.greenpeople-organic-health.co.uk/Product_Search.asp?Sp=D&Sl=group&St=all&cc=D

Natural Dentist (3 varieties, SLS free)
http://www.mothernature.com/Shop/Brands/index.cfm/b/11765

SHAMPOO
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Organic Excellence Chemical Free Mint Shampoo
http://www.vitamedics.com/item652.htm

Burt's Bees Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar
http://www1.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=10095&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10001

Dr. Burt's Herbal Treatment Shampoo
http://www1.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=11051&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10001

Aubrey's Organics (10 varieties, all organic and SLS free)
http://www.aubrey-organics.com/categories1.cfm?cat=6

Argital Shampoos (5 varieties, all SLS free)
http://www.argital.com/english/in/shampoo.html

Amy's Essentials (4 varieties, all SLS free)
http://www.amysessentials.com/hair.htm

Lavender Oil Shampoo
http://www.answers4hair.com/productinfo2/15.htm

Miglorin Golden Millet Shampoo
http://www.cosvalitaly.com/Migliorin/migliorin_sh_forfora.en.html

Scalp Scripts
http://www.hlcconline.com/ScalpScripts.htm


SOAP
====

Argital Soaps (4 varieties, all SLS free)
http://www.argital.com/english/in/saponi.html

Argital Shower Gels (4 varieties, all SLS free)
http://www.argital.com/english/in/shampoo.html

Dr. Bronner's All-One Magic Soap (8 varieties, all organic and SLS
free)
http://www.drbronner.com/soaps.html

Weleda Bath Care ( 4 varieties of soap, 4 varieties of bath milk, all
SLS free)
http://usa.weleda.com/products/bath_care.asp

Aubrey Organics Soaps (8 varieties, all organic and SLS free)
http://www.aubrey-organics.com/categories1.cfm?cat=35

Amy's Essentials (6 shower gels, all SLS free)
http://www.amysessentials.com/bath.htm

Pixie Vision Botanicals (4 varieties handmade, certified organic, and
SLS free)
http://www.pixie-vision.com/soap.html

Jason Natural Liquid Satin Soap (6 varieties, organic and SLS free)
http://www.jason-natural.com/html/oral_care.html

[ NOTE:  The Jason Natural line is quite extensive, you may be
interested in their full product catalogue: 
http://www.jason-natural.com/html/products.html ]

Burt's Bees Peppermint Shower Soap
http://www1.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=10057&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10001

Burt's Bees Exfoliating Soap
http://www1.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=10111&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10001

Burt's Bees Buttermilk Soap
http://www1.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=10036&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10001

Garden Carrot Complexion Soap
http://www1.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=10063&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10015

Garden Tomato Complexion Soap
http://www1.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=10065&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10015

You might also like the Desert Essence line, the entirety of which is
SLS free:

Desert Essence
http://www.desertessence.com/


These were located by searching on [ "SLS free" ] and by specific
brand names that I recalled from my tenure in a local health food
store, as well as products I use myself (I'm ridiculously fond of both
Dr. Bronner's Peppermint soap and the Burt's Bees line).

I hope you find this list helpful.  If I can be of further assistance,
please just ask.  I'll be glad to help.

--Missy

Thanks :)