Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Safe?

Just because the toothpaste ingredient sodium lauryl sulfate doesn’t cause cancer doesn’t mean it can’t cause problems.

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What about the non-SLS foaming agents? Stay tuned for the next video: Is CAPB in SLS-Free Toothpaste Any Better? (

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