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
Blue lavender
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Blue Musk Hair and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Blue Musk Zest Hair And Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Body Envy Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Body hair face - After sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
softsoap
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Old Spice
Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
BODY WASH GINGER FLOWER
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
BODY WASH SHINY CITRUS
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Botanical Blossom
Body wash · Lists sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Botanical Blossom Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Botanical Exfoliating Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Bio Renew
Bourbon Manuka Honey Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Brillance coloration permanente intense 891 Noir bleuté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
British Rose Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Bulle gourmande, Lait, Fruit de la passion & Framboise
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Care Shower Rose & Almond Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Carex
Cared Forest Fruits Hand Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Cavani 9 - Gel douche hydratant originale édition limitée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Ceramide Infusion Age Brilliance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
Ceramide Infusion Age Brilliance Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives