Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 1,151 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Sulfates.
Updated October 21, 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
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Black Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Wild Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
b&bw champange toast shower gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Johnson & Johnson
Baby Bath
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Baby Moisturising Bath
Lists essential oils, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
baby shampoo shampooing
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Baby Wash and Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alpiflor
Bain aromatique aux herbes - Melisse
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant à l’extrait d’ylang-ylang
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant ayurveda
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant camomille et miel
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant miel et camomille
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Bain moussant parfum pomme
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea Flüssigseife Very Cherry, 500 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea Mandelblüte & Magnolie Cremedusche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
DM
Balea Men Fresh Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Basil & White Tea
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Be Atomic
Be Atomic bain douche moussant senteur fleur de coton
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Sachajuan
BIOSHIELD SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Black Musk Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Biore
Blemish-Fighting Ice Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Orkla
Bliw Kök Kjøkken Keittio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea Professional
Blond Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives