Canker sores are vexing and common. The reason they occur isn’t clear, but your toothpaste could be a factor. An ingredient often used to make toothpaste foamy, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), has been ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Strong concentrations of SLS can cause skin, mouth, or eye irritation.SLS may increase the likelihood of canker sores in people who are prone to them.High ...

So despite emerging around the same era, why don't toothpaste and OJ get along? An ingredient called sodium lauryl sulfate (or "SLS") is largely to blame. The cleaning agent and surfactant causes ...

Honest Company, co-founded by Jessica Alba, is challenging giants like Procter & Gamble and Clorox with a guarantee that its offerings don’t contain what it says are harsh chemicals found in many ...

Many of us brush our teeth twice a day, but do we really know what’s in toothpaste? Consumer Reports researchers break down the key toothpaste ingredients to look out for. First off, if you have an ...

A dab of toothpaste has long been a favorite home remedy for clearing up pimples. But could it also cause them? Despite suspicions from some zit-stricken folks seeking answers on online advice forums, ...