Here is a fine example of misleading packaging. I have just read on the Bhip (http://www.borderlinehippy.com/forums) forum that Natural Instinct, although saying their products are Sodium Lauryl Sulphate free, still contain other sulphates. Yes they may use essential oils, organic ingredients and be free of a lot of other nasties, but what's the point if the products still contain other sulphates?
Natural Instinct products contain Sodium Salt of Sulphonated Laureth 2, or SLES 2EO. This is what makes the product foam, however it is also harmful to the skin and can cause irritation after extended exposure. There is also talk of it being a carcinogen, which is an agent related to causing cancer. Check out the Wikipedia reference for more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_laureth_sulfate
It just goes to show that when buying, we need to read the ingredients listing on the product (although sometimes even then companies don't list all ingredients). Don't just take the front label as gospel! Remember that most companies out there are only interested in selling, and they'll put anything on their packaging to do so!
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