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  2. Sodium dodecyl sulfate - Wikipedia

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    Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sometimes written sodium laurilsulfate, is an organic compound with the formula CH 3 (CH 2) 11 OSO 3 Na and structure H 3 C−(CH 2) 11 −O−S(=O) 2 −O − Na +. It is an anionic surfactant used in many cleaning and hygiene products. This compound is the sodium salt of the 12 ...

  3. Sodium laureth sulfate - Wikipedia

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    Sodium laureth sulfate ( SLES ), an accepted contraction of sodium lauryl ether sulfate ( SLES ), also called sodium alkylethersulfate, is an anionic detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products ( soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, etc.) and for industrial uses. SLES is an inexpensive and very effective foaming agent. [1]

  4. Absorption (skin) - Wikipedia

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    Skin (percutaneous, dermal) absorption is the transport of chemicals from the outer surface of the skin both into the skin and into circulation. Skin absorption relates to the degree of exposure to and possible effect of a substance which may enter the body through the skin. Human skin comes into contact with many agents intentionally and ...

  5. Sjögren–Larsson syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Sjögren–Larsson syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive form of ichthyosis with neurological symptoms. [1] : 485 [2] : 564 [3] It can be identified by a triad of medical disorders. The first is ichthyosis, which is a buildup of skin to form a scale-like covering that causes dry skin and other problems. The second identifier is paraplegia ...

  6. Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate - Wikipedia

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    verify ( what is. Y N. ?) Infobox references. Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate ( INCI ), also known as sarcosyl, is an anionic surfactant derived from sarcosine used as a foaming and cleansing agent in shampoo, shaving foam, toothpaste, and foam wash products. [1] This surfactant is amphiphilic due to the hydrophobic 12-carbon chain ( lauroyl) and ...

  7. Health effects of sunlight exposure - Wikipedia

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    Exposing skin to the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight has both positive and negative health effects. On the positive side, exposure allows for the synthesis of vitamin D 3. Vitamin D has been suggested as having a wide range of positive health effects, which include strengthening bones [1] and possibly inhibiting the growth of some cancers.

  8. Are hot showers bad for your skin? Experts weigh in - AOL

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    Experts we spoke with strongly recommend against hot showers. That’s because hot water strips the skin of water content and breaks down its natural barrier function. As a result, your skin can ...

  9. Aqueous cream - Wikipedia

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    Aqueous Cream BP, also known as sorbolene, is a light, hydrocarbon -based emulsion, which is officially registered in the British Pharmacopoeia and categorised by the British National Formulary as a non-proprietary emollient preparation. [1] It is used as a topical, external medicine, emollient moisturiser, and general-purpose substitute for ...