Sodium Lauryl Sulphate- the bad guy in your soap!
I had a very cool revelation today, and I plan to share it... with YOU!! For years I have had peeling skin on my hands. Sometimes it reached the point where it was embarrassing- I mean a lot of peeling skin! I have thought that it was a mineral or vitamin deficiency; and since I started the Barbarian drinks, and the otherwise Paleo diet, sans grains and legumes, it has improved... But it always is kind of "there"; a little peeling, sometimes more, sometimes less... But FINALLY, ( I can be somewhat obtuse at times), I realized one thing: It was always worst after my morning shower!! I had been reading about SLS, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. This is the chemical that is added to virtually all commercial soaps and shampoos. (Except for ONE!) The additive, SLS, is a known skin irritant, can cause hair loss, and is a primary ingredient in engine degreasers. It's also in most soaps, shampoos, detergents,toothpastes... the list goes on and on. WHY? Because it's cheap. And it...