If you are like me and are sensitive to Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) it can at first be hard to find alternaltive products to use. Don't give up! They are out there you just need to learn to read ingrediant lists. I thought an easier solution was to publish a list here in a dedicated thread.

Why change to SLS free?
You should def give it burl if you have any sort of skin condition that tends to be itchy or dry.
To use on newborn baby skin.
You suffer sore/itchy dandruff.
You have dry skin.
You prefer to use natural products.

Shampoo
Mastey
Alchemy
Pure Fiji
MOP C-system
Miessence
Natural Instinct

Shower Gel
Pure Fiji
SHE
Gaia
Little Twig Bath Wash or Bubble Bath
Natural Instinct
Akin
Shizen
Miessence
Living Nature
Elusian

Hand Wash
Natural Instinct
De Bronner's liquid Castile soap
Melrose Castile liquid soap

also

sukin has a full skin / hair & body range [chemists]

natural instincts also has laundry liquid

Thanks for that Medusa and Fusspot. I can't believe how many skincare prducts have sls in it. I was really disappointed to see most of my cleansers from The Body Shop have this in it. Needless to say I have stopped using them as my skin goes quite red after using these!

personally i try to steer away from sls's as there r other alternatives & we just don't have to have them in products , yet it is quite limiting if u like to try lots of different things- bloody annoying i would say :chuckle:

I totally agree! I have stopped using my TBS powder cleanser because it has SLS in it and honestly my skin just didn't like it. My face went a little red and irritated after I used it and it took me a couple of days to work out what was causing the irritation as I often don't read the ingredients at the time of purchase because I'm too busy talking at a hudred miles an hour to the SA. I am sticking with my Dermalogica ultracalming cleanser and professional skincare without SLS in it from now on!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Medusa. :hugs:

M, this is is a fantastic thread - well done. It is such a common ingrediant, it can be hard to buy products without it.

Another Australian natural brand is Simplicite, who do a gorgeous, and divine smelling range without sls.

So I suffer from a very itchy scalp which is often flaky so today after reading many reviews and researching and trying many different products i brought alchemy shampoo, I can't wait to use it in the morning!

What about foaming cleansers without sls? These seem hard to find. Even a lot of the dermatological chemist brands like Ego, Dermaveen and the foaming version of Cetaphil have sls in them!

I don't use foaming cleansers but I did a search & found the following brands do cleansers for oily/combo skin.
Living Nature
Miessence
Haven Scent
Beauty & the Bees (facial soap bar)
http://www.soapkitchen.com.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=23_80

I don't use foaming cleansers but I did a search & found the following brands do cleansers for oily/combo skin.
Living Nature
Miessence
Haven Scent
Beauty & the Bees (facial soap bar)
http://www.soapkitchen.com.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=23_80

Thanks M! I prefer non-foamers too but it can be difficult for my oily epidermis :)

I think Akin's cleansing gel is sls free too, come to think of it.

I'm not sensitive to SLS but I don't like it in products anyway. It's just used for foaming a product isn't it? :confused:

I'm not sensitive to SLS but I don't like it in products anyway. It's just used for foaming a product isn't it? :confused:

Yes, it's just for show!

Yes, it's just for show!

Yeah not a fan of it then. Don't see the point in it really.

It makes foam and also acts as a cleanser by dissolving oil.

Other SLS free products include MOP's C-system range, all Alchemy/Akin products, Little Twig products, and Shizen products.

Oh so it's actually beneficial in removing oil from the skin..... interesting. I thought it was just to make products foam.

I have been using my boy's foaming cleanser for 2 weeks now & its quite good. It is SLS free but has a slight foam, cleanses well & doesn't dry my skin out or leave it tight.

Natio Facial Cleansing Gel for Sensitive Skin.

TIGI has just released a new range of Sulphate free shampoo. Yay! :clapping:
http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/content/archive/beauty-on-trial/the-trial-team-reviews

TIGI has just released a new range of Sulphate free shampoo. Yay! :clapping:
http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/content/archive/beauty-on-trial/the-trial-team-reviews

Love beauty heaven, it's a great resource! :hearts:

TIGI has just released a new range of Sulphate free shampoo. Yay! :clapping:
http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/content/archive/beauty-on-trial/the-trial-team-reviews

Oh that will be great! I am so allergic to TIGI, but maybe these will be better!

TIGI has just released a new range of Sulphate free shampoo. Yay! :clapping:
http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/content/archive/beauty-on-trial/the-trial-team-reviews

Brilliant , thanks for the heads up Medusa

Thanks for this M, I love TIGI - and even more so now!

I didn't even know what SLS was until I read about it on the forum. Now I think anything with SLS in it is a dirty word! Is it bad because it's harsh on the skin?

Its only a nasty for some people. It can be a skin irritant as the SLS can be very drying. If I use a shampoo with SLS my scalp starts itching & flaking like you would not believe. If I use a hand wash with it my knuckles get so dry & irritated the skin actually cracks open!
By all means if you use products with SLS & it's fine for you then go ahead. Don't stop on my behalf. I only started this thread for those of us that are sensitive to them & always on the search for SLS free prodcuts.

Nope SLS is still a dirty word! I am going to try and avoid it! I am thinking the SLS in my powder cleanser from TBS is what makes my skin very irritated and itchy after I use it!

i just think it is a cheap [& nasty] ingredient that is overused, fine in a cheap product but i believe there r over opitions particularly in higher end products ;)

All Natural Instincts products are SLS free :clapping:
http://www.naturalinstinct.com.au/

Renew, an Australian rosehip oil-based skincare line have an sls free cleanser. Have not tried it though.

http://www.renewskincare.com.au/

Renew, an Australian rosehip oil-based skincare line have an sls free cleanser. Have not tried it though.

http://www.renewskincare.com.au/


i tried their shampoo & conditioner , wasn't that impressed

i tried their shampoo & conditioner , wasn't that impressed

I did not know that had shampoos. I am dying to try Trilogy's newer facial cleanser - speaking of Aus herbal lines.

I've found some more brands to add that are SLS free...

Shampoo/Conditoner
Cowshed from Kit (I'm pretty sure the bodywashes are too, but I haven't checked the labels as yet)

Bodywash
Kit from Kit of course!! :spin:
REN

I have owned/own the above, & they are awesome.

dr hauschka is free from sls and other synthetics

the sukin website is now up & running

http://www.sukinorganics.com

I've found some more brands to add that are SLS free...

Shampoo/Conditoner
Cowshed from Kit (I'm pretty sure the bodywashes are too, but I haven't checked the labels as yet)

Bodywash
Kit from Kit of course!! :spin:
REN

I have owned/own the above, & they are awesome.

Yep you are right, all Cowshed products are sls free and certified organic. I love Cowshed one of my all time favourite brands ever in the history of the universe!

Hi! There are plenty of SLS free beauty products on the market these days. Everescents make organic shampoo and conditioner that is SLS free. Its divine! There is a shop in Kingscliff NSW that sells organic and natural beautiful products. Check it out - www.downtoearthorganics.com.au

Yep you are right, all Cowshed products are sls free and certified organic. I love Cowshed one of my all time favourite brands ever in the history of the universe!

Oh I really want to try some Cowshed stuff. Their products look great!
Any recommendations PCC?

Oh I really want to try some Cowshed stuff. Their products look great!
Any recommendations PCC?

Oh Trash don't get me started! The Cowshed range is amazing. Don't be under any illusions about smell etc as the smells aren't mind blowing but the products are fabulous. The shampoo and conditioner are my all time favourites. I love them. They sell a travel pack at Kit which costs $90 and you get the shampoo, conditioner, bosy wash and body lotion in 100ml sizes in a fake cowskin bag. You can also now purchase the 100ml travel sizes for $20 each seperately.

Ultraceuticals Ultra Milk Cleanser is sls free. :)

http://www.pureinnosense.co.nz/ for NZ forum people...

i have now tried the Sukin body wash , hand wash & cream cleanser , am very happy with this brand , smells great & is fantastic value & i will be trying more soon

I saw a gentle foaming cleanser without sls by dermatological/pharmaceutical brand NS yesterday; they also do a milk cleanser.

I saw a gentle foaming cleanser without sls by dermatological/pharmaceutical brand NS yesterday; they also do a milk cleanser.


i haven't used the foaming one b4 but i did love using the milk version

the herb farm

I wandered into a local health food shop today, and I couldn't believe I have never been in - they had SO much great stuff there! They even gave me a free zinc test (I'm low on zinc :redcheeks: ). Anyway they had a couple of brands that had SLS-free shampoos and bodywashes, but I can't remember all the names! :redcheeks: I wish I had written some stuff down! Anyway the one I do remember was called "Alba" and their products were packaged in really cute, hip pink and orange packaging. They had things like passionfruit shower gel, mango & papaya body butter, gardenia conditioner etc. Really gorgeous stuff! They contained "Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate", which I just googled and apparently it's a skin-friendly plant-derived ingredient which acts in a similar way to Sodium Laureth Sulfate (which is not plant-derived) but without the harsh effects on the skin.

Grrr there were two others I wanted to post about but I cant remember!! One was based on coconut oil and they had hand lotions in Pineapple & Coconut, and Tangerine & Lemongrass. The other one was packaged in these great sleek, modern opaque plastic bottles and they had a beautiful pink grapefruit body wash and lotion! Will try to get the names at some point!

I wandered into a local health food shop today, and I couldn't believe I have never been in - they had SO much great stuff there! They even gave me a free zinc test (I'm low on zinc :redcheeks: ). Anyway they had a couple of brands that had SLS-free shampoos and bodywashes, but I can't remember all the names! :redcheeks: I wish I had written some stuff down! Anyway the one I do remember was called "Alba" and their products were packaged in really cute, hip pink and orange packaging. They had things like passionfruit shower gel, mango & papaya body butter, gardenia conditioner etc. Really gorgeous stuff! They contained "Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate", which I just googled and apparently it's a skin-friendly plant-derived ingredient which acts in a similar way to Sodium Laureth Sulfate (which is not plant-derived) but without the harsh effects on the skin.

Grrr there were two others I wanted to post about but I cant remember!! One was based on coconut oil and they had hand lotions in Pineapple & Coconut, and Tangerine & Lemongrass. The other one was packaged in these great sleek, modern opaque plastic bottles and they had a beautiful pink grapefruit body wash and lotion! Will try to get the names at some point!

They all sound awesome! Keep us informed! I want to try!

medusa has used some alba stuff , i went looking for them , [their rep was very slack with info :shakehead:]
i use their deo atm
Mr vitamins in chatswood has some stuff VeeE it's in the 'other section' of the shop - where they extended into another shop , not sure if they had everything :spin:

medusa has used some alba stuff , i went looking for them , [their rep was very slack with info :shakehead:]
i use their deo atm
Mr vitamins in chatswood has some stuff VeeE it's in the 'other section' of the shop - where they extended into another shop , not sure if they had everything :spin:

Oh cool, I might go and have a look! Thanks Fussy! :waving:

I wandered into a local health food shop today, and I couldn't believe I have never been in - they had SO much great stuff there! They even gave me a free zinc test (I'm low on zinc :redcheeks: ). Anyway they had a couple of brands that had SLS-free shampoos and bodywashes, but I can't remember all the names! :redcheeks: I wish I had written some stuff down! Anyway the one I do remember was called "Alba" and their products were packaged in really cute, hip pink and orange packaging. They had things like passionfruit shower gel, mango & papaya body butter, gardenia conditioner etc. Really gorgeous stuff! They contained "Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate", which I just googled and apparently it's a skin-friendly plant-derived ingredient which acts in a similar way to Sodium Laureth Sulfate (which is not plant-derived) but without the harsh effects on the skin.

Grrr there were two others I wanted to post about but I cant remember!! One was based on coconut oil and they had hand lotions in Pineapple & Coconut, and Tangerine & Lemongrass. The other one was packaged in these great sleek, modern opaque plastic bottles and they had a beautiful pink grapefruit body wash and lotion! Will try to get the names at some point!

Sounds like some nice stuff there Oz. Get names! :chuckle:

Yes I have the Alba
Mango & Papya body butter - luscious
Cocoa butter body lotion - similar to Palmers
Papya Enzyme masque - an exfoliating gel mask, tingley.
Aloe & Green Tea oil free moisturiser - my boy uses this.
I have tried the milk cleanser but not a fan.
The range is good for the price. Can be hard to find but I have seen in health food stores & chemists. It is part of the Akin brand.

I wandered into a local health food shop today, and I couldn't believe I have never been in - they had SO much great stuff there! They even gave me a free zinc test (I'm low on zinc :redcheeks: ). Anyway they had a couple of brands that had SLS-free shampoos and bodywashes, but I can't remember all the names! :redcheeks: I wish I had written some stuff down! Anyway the one I do remember was called "Alba" and their products were packaged in really cute, hip pink and orange packaging. They had things like passionfruit shower gel, mango & papaya body butter, gardenia conditioner etc. Really gorgeous stuff! They contained "Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate", which I just googled and apparently it's a skin-friendly plant-derived ingredient which acts in a similar way to Sodium Laureth Sulfate (which is not plant-derived) but without the harsh effects on the skin.

Grrr there were two others I wanted to post about but I cant remember!! One was based on coconut oil and they had hand lotions in Pineapple & Coconut, and Tangerine & Lemongrass. The other one was packaged in these great sleek, modern opaque plastic bottles and they had a beautiful pink grapefruit body wash and lotion! Will try to get the names at some point!

I love health shops for just this reason, Ozzy. They are like a treasure-trove of mysterious and delightful goodies.

I love health shops for just this reason, Ozzy. They are like a treasure-trove of mysterious and delightful goodies.

I know!! This one is quite big and I can't believe I had walked past it so many times without ever going in. Will definitely pay more attention to these shops in the future!

I love health shops for just this reason, Ozzy. They are like a treasure-trove of mysterious and delightful goodies.

Ha! The "health" shop near me is all about "Get Buff in just 3 days!!!!!"
:chuckle:

In Melbourne Great Earth and Evelyn Faye are great health stores. None so good in Perth, alas :(

Thanks for that Sapphire, will have to look out for those ones next time.

Giovanni is the name of one of the others I couldn't think of! It's in sleek, mod bottles - not a health-foody look! They had some lovely pink grapefruit products which I plan to go back and investigate.

Marketed for kids, but very cool idea. SLS free :clapping:
GooGoo personalised products
http://googoo.com.au/ourrange_skinhair.html

Thanks Medusa for referring me over to this thread. I thought I might just post about some of the problems I've had & compare with others to see if SLS products are the issue, and find out what experiences others have had with products.

Pretty much, I have oily skin - I get oily not just on my T-zone, but also on my chin and cheeks. I also have an oily scalp. For about 10 years, I have been battling with an itchy flaky scalp. I thought it was dandruff & have tried every antidandruff shampoo that has come out on the market (Head and Shoulders, Nizoral, Selsun Blue etc). My background is in the health/medical area, so I've had easy access to all the medicated shampoos & have tried the recommended treatments that I have knowledge of (cortisone, coal tar, salicylic acid etc). Cortisone does help, but it comes back eventually. I've also tried the salon brands that have an antidandruff shampoo in their range. But after months of trying each brand - nothing works.

I guess I can now generalise it to 'seborrheic dermatitis', because the past few years it hasn't just been my scalp that has been itchy and flaky - it's also happening on other small areas of my face. But I also have a history of eczema & I have got it quite badly around my ears and also on the side of my face around my jawbone (the areas where it isn't oily). I also have it on my hands.

Does anyone else have similar problems with oily skin and itching/flaking/redness, and if so, has using SLS free products helped? Or any anti-dandruff preparations that have actually worked? Also, is there anything that is good at cleansing an oily scalp but doesn't dry it out, because seborrheic dermatitis depends on oily skin, so I figure if I can control the oilies then maybe it will improve it.

Many thanks:)

In Melbourne Great Earth and Evelyn Faye are great health stores. None so good in Perth, alas :(

I think Evelyn Faye are good - I've ordered more than once from them online :)

Many of us here have a history of itchy scalp & have found SLS free products work to relieve the symtoms. It is not a cure all solution but def brings relief. Alchemy is a favourite around here. They do products for oily hair, lemongrass. see here.
http://www.adorebeauty.com.au/adorebeauty/viewitem.asp?idproduct=1350

Do a trial, use SLS free products for 2 months & see if there are any improvements in your skin & scalp. Check your facial cleanser, shower gel etc as well.

Thanks - that one sounds quite good. Think I'll give it a go next:)

Thanks Medusa for referring me over to this thread. I thought I might just post about some of the problems I've had & compare with others to see if SLS products are the issue, and find out what experiences others have had with products.

Pretty much, I have oily skin - I get oily not just on my T-zone, but also on my chin and cheeks. I also have an oily scalp. For about 10 years, I have been battling with an itchy flaky scalp. I thought it was dandruff & have tried every antidandruff shampoo that has come out on the market (Head and Shoulders, Nizoral, Selsun Blue etc). My background is in the health/medical area, so I've had easy access to all the medicated shampoos & have tried the recommended treatments that I have knowledge of (cortisone, coal tar, salicylic acid etc). Cortisone does help, but it comes back eventually. I've also tried the salon brands that have an antidandruff shampoo in their range. But after months of trying each brand - nothing works.

I guess I can now generalise it to 'seborrheic dermatitis', because the past few years it hasn't just been my scalp that has been itchy and flaky - it's also happening on other small areas of my face. But I also have a history of eczema & I have got it quite badly around my ears and also on the side of my face around my jawbone (the areas where it isn't oily). I also have it on my hands.

Does anyone else have similar problems with oily skin and itching/flaking/redness, and if so, has using SLS free products helped? Or any anti-dandruff preparations that have actually worked? Also, is there anything that is good at cleansing an oily scalp but doesn't dry it out, because seborrheic dermatitis depends on oily skin, so I figure if I can control the oilies then maybe it will improve it.

Many thanks:)

Bluemelon, I don't get an itchy (but not flaky) scalp except for when I use supermarket shampoos - perhaps because the sls content in them is higher than in salon products?

However, my skin and scalp are super oily too, and prone to redness so I know how you feel. I have not tried an sls-free routine but I do find many foaming cleansers make my skin feel tight and itchy but do not control oil at all. On the other hand, many non-foaming milks are not enough to keep my skin from getting congested so it can be very frustrating! I am currently trialling Ultraceuticals cleansing milk and it is excellent for removing makeup and oiliness as well as my invisible zinc sunscreen which can be a pain to remove. Whether it prevents congestion and blackheads is uncertain yet, as I have only been using if for a week. I will let you know how it goes, though.

And I agree with Medusa - definately try the Alchemy range for your hair.

Also, I did not know that seborrheic dermatitis is dependant on oily skin. Can you explain this a bit more to me, if you don't mind? :)

Thanks Sapphire:)

With regards to seborrheic dermatitis, there are two parts to the theory behind it - I don't think anyone knows exactly what the cause is! One is that it is due to some abnormality of the oil glands, causing an increased sebum production. This is because it seems to mainly occur on areas where there are more oil glands - the scalp (what is referred to as dandruff), eyebrows, eyelids, creases of the nose, outer part of the ear. The other part of the theory is that there is a particular type of yeast which grows in these oil-prone areas, resulting in irritation of the skin. This is why a lot of these new antidandruff shampoos now contain an antifungal agent (since yeasts belong to the fungus family).

Hope that makes sense. It's such a horrible skin problem to have - we're in the same boat!:shakehead:

I found this site:
http://www.scrubyourbutt.com/
Every cute packaging, and great website name :chuckle:
But all natural and no harsh chemicals.

That site is hysterical! :chuckle: love the labelling, esp this one :chuckle:
http://www.scrubyourbutt.com/whatsupchuck.htm

Glad this thread popped back up, have wanted to tell you about my eye saga!

As some of you would know I have extrememely sensitive eyes and have had a real tough time of late with my right eye. Not sure whether it is allergy related but I would wake up with the most red, sore inflammed and almost cracked skin on top of my lid and underneath. The only thing I could use on it was my Nivea eye makeup remover to cleanse and the Creme de la mer. I had been using a special hydrocortisone ointment made for the eye area and although this calmed the area down (only slightly) it take such a long time to go away and always feels dry and irritated.

Well. I had a tube of Hamilton Skin Therapy Light Cream that has recently been launched. Had a look at the ingredients and also noted that it was free from fragrance, colour, lanolin, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate and sodium laureth sulphate. I put the teensiest amount on last night and had an almost miracle result this morning! I have just put on some more and hope the last bit of dryness disappears.

It is a dermatological formula that helps dry and irritated skin, dermatitis, eczema and rosacea. It does contain paraffin but also shea butter and vitamin E. Something in it is working. I can't believe I had this under my nose and hadn't thought of trying it!

Glad this thread popped back up, have wanted to tell you about my eye saga!

As some of you would know I have extrememely sensitive eyes and have had a real tough time of late with my right eye. Not sure whether it is allergy related but I would wake up with the most red, sore inflammed and almost cracked skin on top of my lid and underneath. The only thing I could use on it was my Nivea eye makeup remover to cleanse and the Creme de la mer. I had been using a special hydrocortisone ointment made for the eye area and although this calmed the area down (only slightly) it take such a long time to go away and always feels dry and irritated.

Well. I had a tube of Hamilton Skin Therapy Light Cream that has recently been launched. Had a look at the ingredients and also noted that it was free from fragrance, colour, lanolin, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate and sodium laureth sulphate. I put the teensiest amount on last night and had an almost miracle result this morning! I have just put on some more and hope the last bit of dryness disappears.

It is a dermatological formula that helps dry and irritated skin, dermatitis, eczema and rosacea. It does contain paraffin but also shea butter and vitamin E. Something in it is working. I can't believe I had this under my nose and hadn't thought of trying it!

Oh I am happy for you Luisa B! I have a lot of respect for Hamilton - they are a great brand.

And thanks Bluemelon for your rundown on SD. :)

Glad this thread popped back up, have wanted to tell you about my eye saga!

As some of you would know I have extrememely sensitive eyes and have had a real tough time of late with my right eye. Not sure whether it is allergy related but I would wake up with the most red, sore inflammed and almost cracked skin on top of my lid and underneath. The only thing I could use on it was my Nivea eye makeup remover to cleanse and the Creme de la mer. I had been using a special hydrocortisone ointment made for the eye area and although this calmed the area down (only slightly) it take such a long time to go away and always feels dry and irritated.

Well. I had a tube of Hamilton Skin Therapy Light Cream that has recently been launched. Had a look at the ingredients and also noted that it was free from fragrance, colour, lanolin, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate and sodium laureth sulphate. I put the teensiest amount on last night and had an almost miracle result this morning! I have just put on some more and hope the last bit of dryness disappears.

It is a dermatological formula that helps dry and irritated skin, dermatitis, eczema and rosacea. It does contain paraffin but also shea butter and vitamin E. Something in it is working. I can't believe I had this under my nose and hadn't thought of trying it!

Wow, that is fantastic. Hamiltons are a great brand (and I'm not just biased because they are here in Adelaide;)). I got to go on a tour of their labs a few years ago & was very impressed. I should keep their products in mind more often as well - they have some great stuff.

That site is hysterical! :chuckle: love the labelling, esp this one :chuckle:
http://www.scrubyourbutt.com/whatsupchuck.htm

Oh I could not use that!!! I have a vomit phobia! I started salivating (not in a good way, in an I'm about to heave way) as soon as I looked at that picture! I stepped in my dogs vomit (barefoot:shockedhair:) the other day and I started to cry. I ran (hopped) to the shower and I washed my foot and I was saying ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew for about 10 mins and I have mascara running from my eyes! It was so traumatic!

It is a dermatological formula that helps dry and irritated skin, dermatitis, eczema and rosacea. It does contain paraffin but also shea butter and vitamin E. Something in it is working. I can't believe I had this under my nose and hadn't thought of trying it!

:clapping: So glad you found something for your eye LB, sounds like it worked a treat. Go Hamilton!

Glad this thread popped back up, have wanted to tell you about my eye saga!

As some of you would know I have extrememely sensitive eyes and have had a real tough time of late with my right eye. Not sure whether it is allergy related but I would wake up with the most red, sore inflammed and almost cracked skin on top of my lid and underneath. The only thing I could use on it was my Nivea eye makeup remover to cleanse and the Creme de la mer. I had been using a special hydrocortisone ointment made for the eye area and although this calmed the area down (only slightly) it take such a long time to go away and always feels dry and irritated.

Well. I had a tube of Hamilton Skin Therapy Light Cream that has recently been launched. Had a look at the ingredients and also noted that it was free from fragrance, colour, lanolin, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulphate and sodium laureth sulphate. I put the teensiest amount on last night and had an almost miracle result this morning! I have just put on some more and hope the last bit of dryness disappears.

It is a dermatological formula that helps dry and irritated skin, dermatitis, eczema and rosacea. It does contain paraffin but also shea butter and vitamin E. Something in it is working. I can't believe I had this under my nose and hadn't thought of trying it!

That's great news LB :clapping:
Don't you just love when you find something that's a keeper.

Oh I could not use that!!! I have a vomit phobia! I started salivating (not in a good way, in an I'm about to heave way) as soon as I looked at that picture! I stepped in my dogs vomit (barefoot:shockedhair:) the other day and I started to cry. I ran (hopped) to the shower and I washed my foot and I was saying ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew for about 10 mins and I have mascara running from my eyes! It was so traumatic!

Hahahaha!!! :chuckle: :hugs:

Oh I could not use that!!! I have a vomit phobia! I started salivating (not in a good way, in an I'm about to heave way) as soon as I looked at that picture! I stepped in my dogs vomit (barefoot:shockedhair:) the other day and I started to cry. I ran (hopped) to the shower and I washed my foot and I was saying ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew for about 10 mins and I have mascara running from my eyes! It was so traumatic!

Ohhhhhhh VeeE, don't cry he he.
I helped my wasted friend to a bucket to puke in once and she puked all over my hand. Now that was gross!

Oh I could not use that!!! I have a vomit phobia! I started salivating (not in a good way, in an I'm about to heave way) as soon as I looked at that picture! I stepped in my dogs vomit (barefoot:shockedhair:) the other day and I started to cry. I ran (hopped) to the shower and I washed my foot and I was saying ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew ew for about 10 mins and I have mascara running from my eyes! It was so traumatic!
:chuckle: Oh dear. Girl if you can't handle that or worse than I'm afraid you are not ready to have kids. At least get yourself a partner who can.
My boy is a sympathy chucker. If he sees someone chuch, he'll chuck. In fact one time someone chucked in my loungeroom & there happened to be 2 other sympathy chuckers there at the time (my boy inc) and they all went outside to get fresh air & left me to clean up their mess!! :flames: These are adults I'm talking about! :shakehead:

:chuckle: Oh dear. Girl if you can't handle that or worse than I'm afraid you are not ready to have kids. At least get yourself a partner who can.
My boy is a sympathy chucker. If he sees someone chuch, he'll chuck. In fact one time someone chucked in my loungeroom & there happened to be 2 other sympathy chuckers there at the time (my boy inc) and they all went outside to get fresh air & left me to clean up their mess!! :flames: These are adults I'm talking about! :shakehead:

sympathy chuckers :chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:

:chuckle: Oh dear. Girl if you can't handle that or worse than I'm afraid you are not ready to have kids. At least get yourself a partner who can.
My boy is a sympathy chucker. If he sees someone chuch, he'll chuck.

:chuckle::chuckle: Too funny, mine is exactly the same! If the cat is sick I have to bluddy clean it up because he's gone white and starts gagging.

I am so immune to this, I think mainly as a result of teen years spent with binge-drinking country guys and gals. Holding a friend's hair back while she removes a quart of Jim Beam and cries over some jerk is, I think, the mark of a true pal! Trash, sounds like you've been there, done that too! :chuckle:

I am a sympathy chucker too - or at least a gagger!

I could never clean up Laura's chuck, thankfully hubby was always around when she did!

I am so immune to this, I think mainly as a result of teen years spent with binge-drinking country guys and gals. Holding a friend's hair back while she removes a quart of Jim Beam and cries over some jerk is, I think, the mark of a true pal! Trash, sounds like you've been there, done that too! :chuckle:

Haha, I was a country teen too so I remember those moments!

I am so immune to this, I think mainly as a result of teen years spent with binge-drinking country guys and gals. Holding a friend's hair back while she removes a quart of Jim Beam and cries over some jerk is, I think, the mark of a true pal! Trash, sounds like you've been there, done that too! :chuckle:

Just with good old Jimmy RB? No cruisers before? :chuckle::chuckle:
Yes very much so I have been there, only to wake up with texta and other weird (or lack of) crap on me.

Saw this in news.com.au's "BeautyBUZZ" section: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/beautybuzz/0,24396,5012550-5026140-7,00.html. And, tonight at the supermarket I saw some of their products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion) in their baby section for $9.99 each. They smelled lovely! Not sure if the baby products would be able to get adult hair clean, what with products and stuff, but they seemed nice anyway!

:chuckle: Oh dear. Girl if you can't handle that or worse than I'm afraid you are not ready to have kids. At least get yourself a partner who can.
My boy is a sympathy chucker. If he sees someone chuch, he'll chuck. In fact one time someone chucked in my loungeroom & there happened to be 2 other sympathy chuckers there at the time (my boy inc) and they all went outside to get fresh air & left me to clean up their mess!! :flames: These are adults I'm talking about! :shakehead:

Haha, yeah I pitty the person who decides to have kids with me! I have a mucus phobia as well, makes me wretch!

:chuckle: oh dear VeeE..... how have you survived all this time with a puppy?? they are vomiting pooing machines!

:chuckle: oh dear VeeE..... how have you survived all this time with a puppy?? they are vomiting pooing machines!

It weird because I have no issues with poo, I can totally handle any poo situation that springs up! But the vomit is a nightmare! I had to clean up two piles of vom this morning, ugh it smells soooo bad! :vomit:

yeah I had to clean up some bright yellow runny vommie this morning.... noice thing to wake up to, not :shakehead:

Saw this in news.com.au's "BeautyBUZZ" section: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/beautybuzz/0,24396,5012550-5026140-7,00.html. And, tonight at the supermarket I saw some of their products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion) in their baby section for $9.99 each. They smelled lovely! Not sure if the baby products would be able to get adult hair clean, what with products and stuff, but they seemed nice anyway!

I must look out for this range.

Saw this in news.com.au's "BeautyBUZZ" section: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/beautybuzz/0,24396,5012550-5026140-7,00.html. And, tonight at the supermarket I saw some of their products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion) in their baby section for $9.99 each. They smelled lovely! Not sure if the baby products would be able to get adult hair clean, what with products and stuff, but they seemed nice anyway!

Thanks for the link Oz, haven't seen this one before.

found some SLS free hair products in priceline that i had not seen before - the brand is 'fre' - they are free from sulphates, parabens, patroleums and parrafins. they were hidden down on the bottom shelf at the end of an aisle.

I tried the intensive rejuvenating shampoo and conditioner for the first time today and am very happy so far.

Spotted this in store the other day :penguin: New Tigi SLS free shampoo
http://tigihaircare.us/tigi/bedhead/archive/2007/06/05/superstar-sulfate-free-shampoo.aspx

excellent. Bring on the SLS free products!

That's great news! I think their products are great, but they have always made my scalp unbearably itchy! Maybe I can use this one!

Body Coffee products available cheap in Target.
http://www.bodycoffee.com/natural_body_care_products.asp

Spotted this in store the other day :penguin: New Tigi SLS free shampoo
http://tigihaircare.us/tigi/bedhead/archive/2007/06/05/superstar-sulfate-free-shampoo.aspx

i would love to get my hands on these!!!!

I have been using the Surkin hand wash and whilst it is good I think I prefer the Natural Instinct one.
The ingrediants are very similar & I think they smell the same.
Surkin has nicer packaging but I buy the 1litre bottle & decant the hand wash into various dispensers around the house, so that doesn't really matter.
The main point of difference I think it that the Natural Instincts one is creamier & lathers up more.
The price is the same.

I have been using the Surkin hand wash and whilst it is good I think I prefer the Natural Instinct one.
The ingrediants are very similar & I think they smell the same.
Surkin has nicer packaging but I buy the 1litre bottle & decant the hand wash into various dispensers around the house, so that doesn't really matter.
The main point of difference I think it that the Natural Instincts one is creamier & lathers up more.
The price is the same.

i think the sukin one smells like fruit tingles :whistle: i found the NI one more drying
funny how if differs from person to person hey

Spotted this in store the other day :penguin: New Tigi SLS free shampoo
http://tigihaircare.us/tigi/bedhead/archive/2007/06/05/superstar-sulfate-free-shampoo.aspx


It's great to see more brands bringing out SLS free stuff! Medusa, do you know how much this one is?

Can't remember but I think it was between the $20-30 mark? Will check again.

Thanks Medusa! :worship:

I'm trying to be aware of what ingrediants are in my products, SLS is in alot of them! I had a few questions that you girls might know the answer to.

- what is the effect of SLS on acne prone skin?
- is sodium laureth sulfate the same as sodium lauryl sulfate?
- is there any truth in what i've read on the internet that SLS causes cancer, mouth ulcers or stomach ulcers? etc. i.e - what are the negative health impacts, if any?

Is there a list of ingredients somewhere that are used in products but are bad for us? (not SLS, but other irritants, etc to look out for)

Thanks :kissing:

I'm trying to be aware of what ingrediants are in my products, SLS is in alot of them! I had a few questions that you girls might know the answer to.

- what is the effect of SLS on acne prone skin?
- is sodium laureth sulfate the same as sodium lauryl sulfate?
- is there any truth in what i've read on the internet that SLS causes cancer, mouth ulcers or stomach ulcers? etc. i.e - what are the negative health impacts, if any?

Is there a list of ingredients somewhere that are used in products but are bad for us? (not SLS, but other irritants, etc to look out for)

Thanks :kissing:

Re your second question, a few years ago I read that the laureth versions is pretty much harmless on skin unless you have an allergy to it - as many people do. The Lauryl is supposed to be much harsher and not good on the skin (unless I have confused the laureth and lauryl!)

I think that with sls (laureth) it is not cancer causing but can cause irritations on some skins. Have you experienced a reaction to products containing this?

No reactions Sapphire, but my

Face
skin feels stripped of moisture and is tight after I cleanse.
After cleansing, the skin around my nose is red and irritated until calmed with moisturiser.
Body
skin can be dry/flaky, particularly on legs, elbows, feet
Hair
every time i shampoo it feels "squeaky" clean and prone to breakage.

Can these be attributed to SLS? All of my cleansing products (shampoo, body wash, face wash) contain SLS as the second ingredient.
My skintype is normal as is my hair - no concerns with dryness, oilyness, acne, etc.

i am pretty sure medusa or maybe it was Luisa , that set the record straight , it for the most part on some people only an irritant & can cause skin conditions because of , it can also be drying , it is worth stopping all sls's for a month or so & see if there r any changes
a few of us have contributed quite a few products that r sls free within this thread , good luck

both of those r foam boosters

Emmy, I wouldn't be worried about SLS causing cancer. The reaction if any is more a drying one. It can overstrip the skin's natural oils.

If you are looking to cancel out another chemical I would make it Mineral Oil or Liqiudium Parrifaum. Its just a cheap filler made from petrochemical by product. It makes products feel silky. Its just necessary when there are many better & more natural alternaltives to use.

Thanks fusspot and Medusa!
The problem is that most cheap products contain SLS and its all i can afford.
Thanks for the tip about mineral oil M!

There are many budget options just check back thru this thread for them. Shop at your local health food store instead of the supermarket for products. If you are after anything in particular just ask here & we will all pitch in to help. ;)

Thanks :waving: I'd like to try an SLS free face cleanser (I'm in Melbourne) Is there anything you girls would recommend? I will decide on how much I want to spend after I find out whats available. Maybe something available from a Chemist or Priceline? Thanks :hugs:

skintype please.

Oh sorry :redcheeks: Normal :)

natural instincts , sukin or Alba r available in some health food stores or chemists , they r basic , but still great products , go back through the thread as i am sure there r product reviews here , most of these products r around $10 each & these brands r across the board [face, body , hair]

cool will do fusspot

If you have normal skin then you can easily pull off a milk/cream based cleanser. Most all of these are SLS free.
If you want a super cheap and natural eye make up remover then go to the supermarket & get yourself a bottle of Grapeseed oil (near the olive oil). It works like a treat and the residual will act as an atioxidant eye serum in one! You can even use the oil in your salad dressing too. :chuckle:

I have just discovered my scalp is irritated by SLS!

Am off to buy shampoo from the Alchemy range this week!:clapping:

I have just discovered my scalp is irritated by SLS!

Am off to buy shampoo from the Alchemy range this week!:clapping:

i think it would be best this time around to stick with the unscented choices

Thanks fusspot and Medusa!
The problem is that most cheap products contain SLS and its all i can afford.
Thanks for the tip about mineral oil M!

Hi emmy,

I agree with Medusa's response on checking out health food stores - these are amazing for more temperamental skin types and the prices are good too. Look out for Akin, Trilogy, Natio (check for sls in their cleansers though as I am not sure here), Avene, TinderBox, and Natural Instinct.

Re your normal skin, I again second M on her recommendations of cleansing milks. Check back through this thread and also do a search on cleansing milks or creams for some Adore suggestions. If you are on a budget, try Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser for your normal skin, and Cetaphil. Nivea also do a milk cleanser but I have not tried this. All the aforementioned products are available in chemists and supermarkets.

Also, watch out for mineral oil, as M said, but also propolyne glycol.

:glee::glee::glee:

Fusspot ( :hugs: )sent me some samples to try, which I will share my thoughts, although I'll say right off that I can now tell the difference in my skin between an SLS and non-SLS product.

Sukin Cream Cleanser
Felt smooth and silky on my skin, gave my face a good massage and enjoyed the experience (rather than using my cheap foaming cleansers from supermarket). Rinsed it off, my face felt cleansed, but 'plump' - wasn't stripped like it normally is. It also smelt nice - could definitely smell the vanilla.

Sukin Facial Scrub
I liked the texture of this, smelt of essential oils and my skin felt smooth after his - I really like physical exfoliants that I can feel 'scrubbing' but this was definitely gentler than the Apricot scrubs in the supermarket.

Sukin Toner
Gentler than the current one I'm using. Has a nutty smell to me, and am quite impressed that it comes in a mist which I can spray.

I haven't moisturised as yet - as I don't feel the need, my skin doesn't feel stripped, tight or dry. I can't stop touching my smooth skin! :penguin: (yes I know its bad). I also got a sample of the SLS free Neutrogena cream cleanser.
I am very much interested in buying from the Sukin range - particularly interested in their other products for hair and body, and trying their moisturiser - perhaps their night one and using I.Z as a morning one. I've had a peek at their website too! :penguin:

Am I right in saying I can buy the Sukin products at chemists? How much do they retail for? (I'm willing to pay up to about $20 per product)

some chemisits have them , might need to email them to check , the little bottles r $7.95 & med $9.95 & massive is about $20 , though it may vary between products , i like the body wash & hand wash , shampoo might be a bit drying
so happy they worked out well for u emmy :)

Thanks fusspot and Medusa!
The problem is that most cheap products contain SLS and its all i can afford.
Thanks for the tip about mineral oil M!

Emmy there are quite a few ranges of non-SLS products that aren't too exxy, yes they are a little more costly than SLS products but you'll just have to learn to use less than ten pumps of shower gel at a time!! ;):hugs:

Fuss gave me a sample of the Surkin cream cleanser too and I loved it. Removed my make up and cleansed well. Similar to the L'Oreal one that I am currently using although I like the more subtle scent of the Surkin one better.

Fuss gave me a sample of the Surkin cream cleanser too and I loved it. Removed my make up and cleansed well. Similar to the L'Oreal one that I am currently using although I like the more subtle scent of the Surkin one better.

i love the smell , i think it smells like fruit tingles :whistle:

Hi emmy,

I agree with Medusa's response on checking out health food stores - these are amazing for more temperamental skin types and the prices are good too. Look out for Akin, Trilogy, Natio (check for sls in their cleansers though as I am not sure here), Avene, TinderBox, and Natural Instinct.

Re your normal skin, I again second M on her recommendations of cleansing milks. Check back through this thread and also do a search on cleansing milks or creams for some Adore suggestions. If you are on a budget, try Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser for your normal skin, and Cetaphil. Nivea also do a milk cleanser but I have not tried this. All the aforementioned products are available in chemists and supermarkets.

Also, watch out for mineral oil, as M said, but also propolyne glycol.

I think the nivea milk cleansers have mineral oil in them :shockedhair:

Emmy there are quite a few ranges of non-SLS products that aren't too exxy, yes they are a little more costly than SLS products but you'll just have to learn to use less than ten pumps of shower gel at a time!! ;):hugs:

:chuckle: Yes! Although I noticed when I used the samples this morning, I didn't need very much. The Sukin range is not very much more expensive than what I'm already paying, I'm paying between 7 and 10 already. I'm very surprised at how inexpensive the sls free products are, i thought they'd be at least 20! boy am i kicking myself now for not actually researching this :whipcrack:

Does anyone know if Clarins' foaming cleansers have sls? Particularly the gentle foaming cleanser and purifying gel cleanser...they claim to use natural or herbal cleansing bases but it is hard to find a full ingredient listing for Clarins' products!

:glee::glee::glee:



Am I right in saying I can buy the Sukin products at chemists? How much do they retail for? (I'm willing to pay up to about $20 per product)


Some chemists have them and also health food stores. I saw them in a Great Earth health food shop.Don't know if you have one close by, but if you are in the city, the great earth in Elizabeth St (corner Collins) stocks them. Very inexpensive too from what I can remember. They have good prices on the Alchemy range as well.

Thanks :waving: i'm going to check out my local chemist, and if they dont stock them i'll go up to the city!

Does anyone know if Clarins' foaming cleansers have sls? Particularly the gentle foaming cleanser and purifying gel cleanser...they claim to use natural or herbal cleansing bases but it is hard to find a full ingredient listing for Clarins' products!


Found the ingredients!!

# Aqua
# Stearic acid
# glycerin
# Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
# Cocamide MIPA
# Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate
# Lauric Acid
# Potassium Hydroxide
# Diproprylene glycol
# Palmitic acid
# Myristic acid
# poloxamer 184
# Butyrospermum Parkii
# Simmondsia chinensis
# Corylus avellana
# Hydrolyzed soy protein
# Propulene glycol
# disodium laureth sulfosuccinate
# parfum
# Saponaria officinalis
# Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
# Triclosan
# Methylparaben
# Sorbic acid
# Sodium Citrate

Can only find the following (from the UK based Clarins website) for the Purifying Gel Cleanser

Yucca schidigera extract: a natural cleansing base.
- Sebopur Complex: purifies, balances, regulates, astringent.
- Green algae extract: anti-dehydrating.
- Water softening agents.
- Wintergreen (Stimulates)
- Witch hazel (Anti-free radical,Astringent,Protects)
- Yucca Shidigera

Fuss gave me a sample of the Surkin cream cleanser too and I loved it. Removed my make up and cleansed well. Similar to the L'Oreal one that I am currently using although I like the more subtle scent of the Surkin one better.

Good to know M. That's the only thing that puts me off the Loreal cleanser. Their products are so highly fragranced.

So is the Sukin one as effective?

Neutrogena SLS free Cleanser
Sample from Fusspot :) Used it this morning - has a very thick consistency which I liked and slightly minty? Didn't remove my makeup very effectively though - I like cleansers which do this. Compared to the Sukin one - I like the Sukin one better.

Good to know M. That's the only thing that puts me off the Loreal cleanser. Their products are so highly fragranced.

So is the Sukin one as effective?

i can send u some Luisa , you'll just have to pm me your address again because i deleted it :whistle:

i am a little surprised about the triclosan in the clarins

I bought a Napoleon pack last week and got another one for my birthday, and I am so surprised at how beautifully the shower gels foam considering they are SLS-free. They feel quite luxurious. As much as I'm not a fan of old NP, I do like these products.

i can send u some Luisa , you'll just have to pm me your address again because i deleted it :whistle:

Thanks sweetie, would love to try a smiggen!

i am a little surprised about the triclosan in the clarins

I noticed that too, but it was way down the list.

Found the ingredients!!

# Aqua
# Stearic acid
# glycerin
# Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
# Cocamide MIPA
# Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate
# Lauric Acid
# Potassium Hydroxide
# Diproprylene glycol
# Palmitic acid
# Myristic acid
# poloxamer 184
# Butyrospermum Parkii
# Simmondsia chinensis
# Corylus avellana
# Hydrolyzed soy protein
# Propulene glycol
# disodium laureth sulfosuccinate
# parfum
# Saponaria officinalis
# Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
# Triclosan
# Methylparaben
# Sorbic acid
# Sodium Citrate

Can only find the following (from the UK based Clarins website) for the Purifying Gel Cleanser

Yucca schidigera extract: a natural cleansing base.
- Sebopur Complex: purifies, balances, regulates, astringent.
- Green algae extract: anti-dehydrating.
- Water softening agents.
- Wintergreen (Stimulates)
- Witch hazel (Anti-free radical,Astringent,Protects)
- Yucca Shidigera

Thanks Luisa B - was the top list for the gentle foaming cleanser?
I would have thought the tricolsan would be in the gel one for oily skin. Strange!

Thanks Luisa B - was the top list for the gentle foaming cleanser?
I would have thought the tricolsan would be in the gel one for oily skin. Strange!

It was for the gentle foaming cleanser Sapphire. I could not find such a comprehensive list for the gel one though so you might indeed find some in there.

It was for the gentle foaming cleanser Sapphire. I could not find such a comprehensive list for the gel one though so you might indeed find some in there.

Thanks Luisa :)

I am using Clarins gentle foaming cleanser at the moment. It's great!

I just realised that my Kit Body Wash is SLS free :clapping:

I went looking for the Sukin range at two pharmacies and one health food store. Does anyone know if there is a particular chain that stocks it?

I went looking for the Sukin range at two pharmacies and one health food store. Does anyone know if there is a particular chain that stocks it?

no , i have only seen it at my local
hold your horses LB i haven't made it to the post office yet :whistle:

i think it is a Victorian company as well , Albert Park from memory

Thanks fuss. Was in a shopping centre this afternoon and thought I would check. No one has even heard of it. Do let me know if anyone spots it please.

I will be looking for Sukin very soon LB, will let you know when I find it :waving:

Thanks em xo

I have only seen it in 1 chemist & 1 health food shop.

I have only seen it in 1 chemist & 1 health food shop.

Do you remember either chain name M?

I went looking for the Sukin range at two pharmacies and one health food store. Does anyone know if there is a particular chain that stocks it?

I am pretty certain Inspired Health stock Sukin. Will have a look in the morning and let you know.

The chemist is Chemworld.

i found mine in an Amcal pharmacy [ sorry i only just remembered:whistle: :yawn:]

I am pretty certain Inspired Health stock Sukin. Will have a look in the morning and let you know.

The chemist is Chemworld.

i found mine in an Amcal pharmacy [ sorry i only just remembered:whistle: :yawn:]

Thanks guys!:waving:

Soaps - I had posted this in splurge/steal thread too -

http://www.sanctumaustralia.com/organic-soap-cedar.html

http://www.blueearth.co.nz/products.php?category=10 (one of my favourite producers of soaps)

http://www.ecostore.co.nz/products/b...y-products.cfm

http://www.trilogyproducts.com/range.asp?pid=11 (this may be available at Adore, since they now stock Trilogy )

http://www.livingnature.com/catalog/...&r=vw&cid=2204 (they have these massive cleansing bars and then smaller soaps - which are just beautiful )

Amaranth's bought the macadamia soap I think from - http://www.sunshinetraders.com/ (not 100% what thesecontain but should be pretty good if they don't have harders, chemical fillers etc ...)

I can't wait to try http://www.beebeauty.com/27-soaps.html

http://www.herbfarm.co.nz/info_page.php?info_id=7 (so good and the way the colours form on these bars are cool! )

The ingredients that are NOT contained in the soap I use that do not create masses of mess, scum etc in the shower or at the sink is the following (Just to name a few):

no petro chemicals
no animal fats or tallow
no syntethic dyes
no propylene glycol
no SLS

Saw this range advertised but have not tried yet - Pennington. Avail in Target & chemists.
http://www.penningtoncosmetics.com/about.aspx

SLS is nasty, my scalp goes crazy when ever I have used it. Itchy, red and flaky. I like natural instincts shampoo or the jurlique shampoo.

The girls from The Beaty Bible in the UK have just released their Green Beauty Bible. Scroll down for a review and customer reviews.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1856267350/thebeautybibl-21/

The girls from The Beaty Bible in the UK have just released their Green Beauty Bible. Scroll down for a review and customer reviews.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1856267350/thebeautybibl-21/

Thanks Luisa B - great resource.

The girls from The Beaty Bible in the UK have just released their Green Beauty Bible. Scroll down for a review and customer reviews.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1856267350/thebeautybibl-21/

Oooo that looks cool. I haven't heard of the beauty bible either. Will check both out.

SLS is nasty, my scalp goes crazy when ever I have used it. Itchy, red and flaky. I like natural instincts shampoo or the jurlique shampoo.

Jurlique shampoo, whats that like? :waving:

Oooo that looks cool. I haven't heard of the beauty bible either. Will check both out.

The Beauty Bible is great, have had a couple of editions as well as their handbag size they put out. Also have the Feel Fab Forever book ....but am yet to read it!:redcheeks:

The Beauty Bible is great, have had a couple of editions as well as their handbag size they put out. Also have the Feel Fab Forever book ....but am yet to read it!:redcheeks:

Handbag size? Sounds perfect - where do you get this version? xo

SLS is nasty, my scalp goes crazy when ever I have used it. Itchy, red and flaky. I like natural instincts shampoo or the jurlique shampoo.

pinknaturegal - i used the jurlique sandalwood shampoo around a year and a half ago and i thought it had SLS or maybe it was ammonium laureth sulfate? Not sure if ALS is the same as SLS though. Does anyone know the difference?

Handbag size? Sounds perfect - where do you get this version? xo

Hi Sapphire, it still has the Borders price sticker on it but I have not seen it there for close to two years. It was printed in 2005. It was written with the Australian market in mind as it quotes prices in Australian dollars despite the two authors being English.

http://www.beautybible.com/about2.htm

Looks like I will have to order it online then...

Looks like I will have to order it online then...

Me too :)