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

DUSCHDAS
duschdas
dusch das "Sport&quot
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
SEINZ.
Seinz.
duschcreme sensitiv (mikroalge birke)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
DUSCHDAS
duschdas
duschdas Granatapfel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
UNILEVER
Unilever
duschdas Magnolie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
BALEA
Balea
Dusche & Ölperlen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
BALEA
balea
Dusche Schönheitsgeheimnisse Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
BALEA
Balea
Duschgel Jamaica Vibes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’OCCITANE
L’occitane
Eau de cédrat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COSMIA
Cosmia
Eco - recharge creme lavante mains parfum noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COSMIA
Cosmia
Eco - recharge gel lavant mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COSMIA
Cosmia
Eco recharge - creme lavante mains
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
LA ROCHE-POSAY
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar H Crème Lavante
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Anti-casse shampooing réparateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Antipelliculaire Selenium S actif shampooing traitant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Antipelliculaire shampooing traitant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Argile Extraordinaire Shampooing antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Arginine Resist X3 (format XXL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Arginine Resist X3 (Formule 2 en 1)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Arginine Resist X3 (Maxi Format)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Boucles Shampooing définissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Color-Vive Shampooing soin (format XXL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Fibralogy Shampooing créateur de matière (maxi format)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Formule 2 en 1 Total Repair Shampooing reconstituant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Elseve Huile Extraordinaire Shampooing crème nutrition
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

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