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
Dove
Pro-Ceramide + Repair Cream Serum
Serum · Lists sulfates, silicones
Nivea Sun
Protect & Moisture, SPF30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Protection Solaire Visage UV FPS30 Hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Lacura
Reinigungsmilch Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Nivea
Rose care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Sanfte Reinigungsmilch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Nivea
Sensual Pflegelotion Kirsch Blüte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Skin Firming Sheer Hydration Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Soin de jour matifiant
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Coppertone
Sport SPF 30 Spray
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Neutrogena
Stick labial
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Cien
That’s Bananas Hand Mousse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Rituals
The Ritual of Karma Instant Care Hand Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Yves Rocher
Tradition de Hammam, Baume nourrisant à l’huile d’argan bio du Maroc et à l’huile essentielle bio de fleur d’oranger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Vanilla & Almond Oil Infused Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Vaseline
Vaseline deep moisture
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Cien
VitalBeauty Dia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
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