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 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
Cosmia
Sensitive gel douche soin
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Sensitive hand soap
500 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Sensitive Kopfhaut
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Sensitive Shower Gel Soothing + Bamboo Extract
250 mL · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
sensitive SOLLOTION
Label from Denmark · Lists sulfates, chemical UV filters
Cien
Sensitives Shampoo
300ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Serenity Indian Rose & Sweet Almond Oil
300 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
shampoing 2en1
255ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Head & Shoulders
Shampoing 2en1 citrus fresh
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Shampoing à huile d’argan
0.5 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing antipelliculaire
0.5 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampoing antipelliculaire + après shampoing force & densité
270 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing antipelliculaire citrus
0.4 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampoing antipelliculaire classic
1000 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampoing antipelliculaire pour homme
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing antipelliculaire réparateur
0.4 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing aux amandes
0.5 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing aux œufs
0.5 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lidl
Shampoing aux œufs
1 litre · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampoing classic
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Shampoing complexe vitaminé
0.5 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
SHAMPOING DEMELANT ABRICOT et FLEUR DE PÊCHER
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
SHAMPOING DEMELANT CERISE et AMANDE DOUCE
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampoing Démêlant parfum Cerise et Amande
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives