Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,219 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Sulfates.
Updated October 26, 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
Sanex
Sanex Dch Surgras Reparat
Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex Dermo delicate care
975 ml · Label from Belgium and France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex dermo hydrating
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Sanex dermo protector - peaux normales
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Sanfte Pflege (3 Action Formula)
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Sanfte Pflege Handseife
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Sapone liquido
1 Litro · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
sauve tropical coconut shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Savon liquide amande
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Savon Visage & Corps Exfoliant Luffa Naturel
100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Savon visage liquide doux
400 ml · Label from France · Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clear
Scalp Oil Control
225ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Redken Scalp Relief
Scalp Relief Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sachajuan
SCALP SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Schauma Hair Activator Coffein-Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Schönheitsgeheimnisse Pflegende Duschcreme Goldene Milch
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
sea salt and Pacific kelp
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Seaweed Cleansing Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Seidig & Glänzend
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
Sels de bain moussants Mangue-Papaye
600 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Head & Shoulders
Sensitive
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Sensitive 3in1 Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9oz 500ml · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Sensitive Duschgel 3in1
300 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives