Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,218 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Sulfates.
Updated October 25, 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
Herbal Essences
Hair & Body Wash
600ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
henkel
Hair Repair Ultimate Huile Précieuse Shampooing
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
hand soap
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Newport + Home
Hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Håndsåpe Milk & Honey Pumpe
300 ml · Label from Norway and Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Handseife flüssig Milch&Honig
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Handseife mit Milch und Honig
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head&Shoulders
Head & Shoulders 2 in 1 Classic (Derma & Care Formula)
270 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
head & shoulders
head & shoulders 2in1 classic clean
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Head & Shoulders Classic
285 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders coconut shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Procter & Gamble
Head & Shoulders Cool Menthol
12 mL · Label from Philippines · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders Tea Tree Oil Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
head and shoulder’s shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head and shoulders
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
P&G
Head and shoulders
400 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Procter & Gamble
Head and Shoulders
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
head and shoulders classic
250 ml · Label from Morocco and United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head and shoulders
Head and Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo
700ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head and shoulders
Head and Shoulders Refreshing Menthol Anti-Dandruff Shampoo For Men
650 ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head&shoulders
head&shoulders shampooing antipelliculaire
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Heavenly Milk Shower Cream
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner, Moisture for Hair
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives