Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 175 products on Poliage, most often body wash, exfoliant and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Sodium lauroyl isethionate: used to wash skin or hair and make foam.
What it does
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37937, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
Dove
Dryness Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Game Changer Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Game Day Fresh Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Glow
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Glowing Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Glowing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Unilever
go fresh cucumber & green tea scent
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Grapefruit & Lemon Balm Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Himalayan Salt & Rose Oil Exfoliating Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Hydrating Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Hydration Boost Serum Body Wash with Hyaluronic Acid
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Indulge Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Glowing Mango Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Invigorate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Cinnamon Pumpkin Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Pear Delight Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Pear Delight Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Strawberry + Kiwi Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Shampooing Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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