Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 113 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, moisturizer and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Sulfates.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Sodium cetearyl sulfate: used to wash skin or hair and make foam.
What it does
Contains Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37808, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Nivea
Locion rosa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Nourishing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Henkel
Natural & Easy 545 blond cendré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Naturally Good Avena Naturale Nutriente
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
nivea
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea intense healing
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
nivea bronze efect
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Cocoa nourish
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
nivea
Nivea hand cream Q10 anti-age
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Q10 3-in-1 Anti-Age Handcrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Sun After Sun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Nivea sun doposole hydrate
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
NIVEA Verfrissende Reinigingsmelk
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Nivea
Nourish by Nature Avocado Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tula
Nourishing Cleanser - Prebiotic Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourishing Radiance Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Yves Rocher
Nutrition 3 en 1
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Nivea
Oil Infused Lotion Peach Blossom & Avocado Oil
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Oil Infused Lotion with Coconut & Monoi Oil
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Orchid & Argan Oil Infused Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Nivea Sun
Pflegende Sonnenmilch - LSF 50+ Sehr Hoch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters
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