Anti-Aging Choices and Healthy Lifestyles

The greatest concern of many scientists is sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a detergent found in about 90% of shampoos. This chemical has been shown to damage proteins in the eyes of young animals. Some doctors think these chemicals may cause eye damage and blindness in babies and young children.

SLS goes through the skin and builds up in the eyes of young animals in clinical studies. It penetrates into the eyes, and is also held in the brain, heart and liver. A single drop of SLS stays in the brain and body for five days. This means that if you wash your child's hair more than once a week with a shampoo containing SLS, your child has constant levels of this harmful chemical in his eyes, brain, and body all the time. And since SLS is absorbed through the skin, it does not have to enter the eye directly. Anywhere it touches the skin it goes in.

According to the Medical College of Georgia.  There is an immediate concern relating to the penetration of these chemicals into the eye and other tissues. This is especially important in infants … Exposure to SLS results in accumulating eye tissues, a process that could retard healing as well as potentially have long-term effects."

Researchers say that sodium lauryl sulfate causes improper eye development in children. A trip to the grocery store is proof the SLS is a main ingredient in most shampoos. It is also a main ingredient in most baby shampoos.

Many Shampoos sold in health food stores; even ones labeled "all natural" contain SLS. Don't be fooled by high prices or "natural" on the bottle. You must check the ingredients on the label if you want to avoid the harmful effects of SLS for yourself and your children.

Unfortunately, SLS is as common as it is dangerous. It's even in your toothpaste! If you don't believe me, go check your products right now.  Directions on your toothpaste:  Brush thoroughly at least twice a day (best if after meals) or as directed by a dentist or physician. Children 2 to 6 years.  Use only a pea sized amount and supervise child's brushing and rinsing (to minimize swallowing).  Under 2 years:  Ask your dentist or physician.

You’ll find this warnings on most Toothpaste:  "KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE.  IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION, SEEK PROFESSION ASSISTANCE OR CONTACT A POISON CONTROL CENTER" 

You and your children are probably putting this toxic chemical in your mouths every day.

Information on these damaging chemicals has been available for several years, but it hasn't been publicized outside the medical community. Your own doctor probably doesn't know about this problem yet (you may want to show him/her this flyer). Our research indicates that it can take up to 20 years for scientific health information to become general knowledge. Certain companies are already taking steps (look for baby wipes that have aloe, because many of these have no Propylene glycol). You will be hearing about this problem. But you don't have to wait to protect your family! There are safe products you can buy right now. In some cases, the safe products will even cost less. Don't wait for the evening news in the year 2004 to warn you about this real risk to your children's health. Safeguard yourself and your family today.