What are sodium laureth sulfate and sodium tallowate?
Sodium Laureth Sulfate and its close relative, Sodium Laurel Sulfate are inexpensive synthetic foaming agents and degreasers, widely used in commercial soap production. SLS is the accepted standard used to purposely irritate skin in clinical testing, so that researchers can measure the rate at which skin heals. SLS can be linked to eye irritation, rashes on the skin and scalp, and other allergic reactions. South of France soaps do not contain either Sodium Laureth Sulfate or Sodium Laurel Sulfate. These soaps produce plenty of foam naturally and are gentle to the skin. Sodium Tallowate or Tallow is animal fat, and is found in many commercially made soap products. It is inexpensive and plentiful, and has been known to clog pores. South of France takes pride in the fact that our bar and liquid soaps do not contain any animal by-products, and are cruelty-free — never tested on animals.
