Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 583 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Sulfates.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A strong foaming surfactant. Lifts oil and dirt in shampoos, washes and toothpaste.
What it does
Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: denaturant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37946, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as natrii laurilsulfas, sodium dodecyl sulphate, sodium lauryl sulphate and sls.
Products that contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Listerine
Listerine Zero Bain De Bouche Quotidien
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Cetaphil
Lotion nettoyante haute tolérance
Lists sulfates, parabens
Le Labo
Mandarin SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Marble 3-In-1 Hair, Face, and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Marvis
Marvis Black Forest
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
colgate
Max fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max Fresh Cooling Crystals
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white carbon
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max White Charcoal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white dentifrice blancheur natural charbon
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white expert original
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate
Max White for Men menthe explosive
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max White Protect
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max White Ultra
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
MaxFresh - Rainbow Fresh
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Máxima protección anticaries
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Colgate
MaxWhite Menthe Cristal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Male Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Sport Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men ultra anti-chute
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Ultra Idratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Men Ultra Invigorating Revigorant with Old Spice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid