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
Balea
Creme Seife Sensitive
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme Soft
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cremedusche Sensitiv
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cremeseife Mandelblüte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cremeseife Mandelblütenduft
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Cremeseife Sensitive (mit Aloe Vera)
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Cucumber Fresh shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Curls Defining Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Carex
Cussons carex
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Daily Care 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Daily Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Daily Moisture Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Daily moisturizing body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Differin
Daily Refreshing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Argan Oil & Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Lavender & Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dandruff Coconut Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Danger Time
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dark Temptation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
deal worthy
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Irish Spring
Deep Action Scrub Men’s Exfoliating Face & Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Deep Clean Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives