Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 99 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, cleanser and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A surfactant made from coconut fatty acids. Washes and builds foam.
What it does
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 86105, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Renewal Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Botanics
All Bright Cleansing Foam Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Anti-Dandruff Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Organic Forest
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Apple Cider Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
AQUARIUS BHA + Blue Tansy Clarity Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Atlas body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Parent’s Choice
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
baylis natural bath soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sephora
Beauty insider
Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
BEL AIR Smoothing Shampoo + Anti-Oxidant Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Bright Balance Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA and Jojoba Pearls
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
ACURE
Brightening Cleansing Gel
Lists coconut derivatives
Acure
Brightening Cleansing Gel with Pomegranate & Superfruits
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tubby Todd
Bubble Bath
Lists coconut derivatives
California Naturals
California Naturals shampoo Scalp and hair care for women and Men, coconut cleaning complex, natural, vegan, cruelty, silicone,paraben and sulfate free shampoo, all hair types
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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