Chemical Residues in Soaps and Shampoos: Safety Tests

How to recognize a safe product?

Chemical Residues in Soaps and Shampoos

Today, soaps and shampoos, which are the most commonly used personal care products, may contain various chemical ingredients. However, some of these chemicals can negatively affect your skin health and cause long-term health problems. So, how can you detect harmful chemical residues in soaps and shampoos and choose safe products?

Why do chemical residues matter?

Many soaps and shampoos contain synthetic chemicals to enhance their lathering, cleaning and preservative properties. However, some substances can weaken the skin barrier, cause allergic reactions or accumulate in the body and have long-term harmful effects.

Nanolab detects and reports harmful chemicals in cosmetic products. We provide reliable analysis services with accredited analysis scope and expert staff.

Prominent harmful chemicals are as follows:

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES): May irritate the skin and cause dryness.
• Parabens: Controversial as they are thought to disrupt hormone balance.
• Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Release Agents: There is some research that they may be carcinogenic.
• Synthetic Fragrances: May cause allergic reactions and irritate the respiratory tract.
• Phthalates: Potential to disrupt the endocrine system.

How to Choose Safe Soap and Shampoo?

1. Check the Ingredients List: A product's ingredients are listed in order of intensity, starting with the ingredients listed first. Be careful if substances such as sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrances are listed first.
2. Pay Attention to Natural and Organic Certifications: Products with Vegan, Organic or natural certifications may be more reliable.
3. Consider pH Balance: The natural pH level of the skin is between 4.5 - 5.5. pH-balanced products help cleanse the skin without drying it out.
4. Investigate Fragrance and Colorant Content: It is healthier to choose products that do not contain perfume or are scented with natural essential oils.
5. Choose Transparent and Reliable Brands: Look for brands that clearly state the ingredients in their products, are dermatologically tested and do not test on animals.

Nanolab Laboratories Group continues to provide services within the scope of Cosmetic Product Analysis. You can also consult us about Soap and Shampoo Analysis.

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