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
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens
Axe
Deep Space Chill Out gel douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Delicate Orchid & Amber Pampering Body Wash
Body wash · Lists sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Dermo Capillaire
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Dermo confort nutri creme de douche soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Dermo Hypo-allergenic
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Dermo pro hydrate, skin natural moisturisers
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Dermo Protector
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
DermoRestore
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
DermoRestore Douche crème peaux abimées, peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Désert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Detox Purificante
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dior
Dior Homme Gel Douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Douche 3 en 1 corps-visage-cheveux Agrumes verts
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Douche crème hydratante Lait, Grenade & Fleur d’hibiscus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
DOUCHE SHAMPOING BAIN MOUSSANT MANGUE et ANANAS
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
DOUCHE SHAMPOING BAIN MOUSSANT POMME et POIRE
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Douche soin crème surgras
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Douche soin crème veloutée, au beurre de karité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
dove
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
dove anti frizz set
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
DOVE Care & Protect Crème Lavante Pompe Antibactérienne 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
dove daily moisture shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives