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
Unilever
Signal White Now Dentifrice Gold 2x75ML
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal White Now Dentifrice Original 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal White Now Dentifrice Super Pure 3x75ml
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
SIGNAL White Now Dentifrice Super Pure 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
SIGNAL White Now Dentifrice White + Protect Renforce Émail 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
Signal White Now Dentifrice White + Protect Soin Gencives
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Suave
Silly Apple 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Silver shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Simple
150 ml · Label from Australia, Philippines and United Kingdom · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Simple
simple cleansing wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Unilever
Simple Skinkind Regime Selection
150ml, 1 mask, 25 wipes · Label from United Kingdom · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
SkinActive Micellar Foaming Face Wash
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Sleek & Shine Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Asda
Sleep & Relax Bath Soak
500ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Sleep Relaxing Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · 200ml · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Carex
Soap
500ml · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Sonnengeküsstes Blond Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
SpongeBob Jellyfish Splash 3-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash
Body wash · 28oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
NIVEA MEN
SPORT 24H FRESH EFFECT
500 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Sport Blast Re-Energising 2-in-1 Body & Hair Shower Gel
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sport Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Sports Power-Shampoo
400 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Strawberry Shower Gel
Body wash · 750ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives