Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,151 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Sulfates.

Updated October 21, 2026

In plain English

A foaming surfactant made from coconut or palm oil. Lifts oil and dirt in shampoos and washes.

What it does

Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng

Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79583, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as sodium laureth sulphate and sles.

Products that contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate

COSMIA
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COSMIA
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la peche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COSMIA
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la vanille
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COSMIA
Cosmia
Cosmia shampoing et gel douche 2 en 1 monoi 750 ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
HENKEL
Henkel
Cotton Fresh Anti-Fett-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
UNILEVER
Unilever
Couleur Eclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
CIEN
Cien
Cream & Care Bain Moussant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
HENKEL
Henkel
Cream & Oil Beurre de cacao Huile de coco Crème de douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
FRUCTIS
Fructis
Crece Fuerte Champú Fortificante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
NIVEA
Nivea
Creme care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
AUCHAN
Auchan
Crème de douche Dermo Protect soin hydratant
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
AUCHAN
Auchan
Crème de douche Dermo Protect surgras
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
CIEN
Cien
Crème de douche Sensitive
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COSMIA
Cosmia
Creme de douche soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
NIVEA
Nivea
Crème douche douceur, douche soin, huile d’amande douce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
NIVEA
Nivea
Crème douche nourissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
NIVEA
Nivea
Crème douche nourrissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
CIEN
Cien
Crème lavante
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
CIEN
Cien
Crème lavante au parfum d’amande
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
CIEN
Cien
Crème lavante grenade
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COSMIA
Cosmia
Crème lavante mains
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
CIEN
Cien
Crème lavante mains lait et miel
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Crème lavante protectrice bain & douche
Lists fragrance, sulfates
BALEA
Balea
Creme Seife Ginger & Lemon
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives

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