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
Sanex
Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Guernsey · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Shampoo - 7 Herbs - 7 Kruiden
400 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Shampoo 7 Kräuter
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoo and shower gel monoï
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Seinz.
shampoo anti-schuppen (minze 3-fach-komplex)
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Shampoo ballerina
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Shampoo bath and shower gel 3 in 1 monoï
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
shampoo color intense
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tresemme
Shampoo Detox Capilar
500ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dimension by Lux Olio di Avocado
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dove Hidratação + Vitaminas A e E 400ml
400 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dove Men +Care Limpeza Refrescante com 400ml
400 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo Elseve L’Oréal Hydra Detox 48h Anti-Caspa com 200ml
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Shampoo for men für normales Haar
500ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Shampoo fréquence
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tío Nacho
Shampoo Herbolaria Milenaria
475 ml · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Sedal
Shampoo Hialurónico + Vitamina A
190 ml · Label from Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Shampoo Intensiv Pflege mit Vanille-Duft und Mandelöl
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo L’Oréal Paris Elseve Liso dos Sonhos 200ml
200 ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Head & Shoulders
Shampoo Manzana Fresh
375 ml · Label from Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo ritual de crecimiento
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Balea
Shampoo Volumen mit Maracuja-Duft
300 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
l-oreal
Shampooing 2 en 1
400ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing 2 en 1 au lait de vanille et pulpe de papaye
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives