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Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is found in shampoos, soaps, various beauty and cleaning products, and even some foods. As a food additive, usually as an emulsifier or a thickener. It can be found in dried egg products, some marshmallow products, and certain dry beverage bases. According to most research, SLS is an irritant on skin but not a carcinogen, bexause many of these products are designed to be rinsed off after short applications.