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
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Peter Thomas Roth
Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutral
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Anti-dandruff shampoo repair & care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Anti-roos shampoo + conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Anti-Schuppen Intensiv Shampoo (x3, mit Zink-Pyrithion)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Anti-Schuppen Shampoo Wasserminze & Bambus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Carex
Antibacterial Handwash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Apollo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Arber Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Arbre à thé - Gommage purifiant
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Love Beauty and Planet
Argan Oil & Lavender Shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Arganatural
argan Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Arginine resist X3 shampooing renforçateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
AtopiDerm Douche Crème Peaux Extra Sèches, réactives à atopiques
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
AtopiDerm douche crème peaux sèches, réactives à atopiques
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
pantene
au lait 700ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE 3en1 Gel Douche Homme Lendemain Difficile Format XL Lot 4+2 offerts x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Collision Gel Douche Homme Cuir & Cookies Lot 4+2 offerts
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Douche Gel Marine 250ML (ov )
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe gd 250ml you ref twin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe gd 250x2 you clfresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3-en-1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 6x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives