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 22, 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
Head & Shoulders
Menthol fresh
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method men
Method Men Juniper Sage Body Wash
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Head & Shoulders
Milde Pflege Bei Juckender Kopfhaut
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Oil and Paraben Free Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE MOIST SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE REPAIRER SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Shine
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Aussie
MIRACLE VOLUME SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES ANTI-FRIZZ HEMP SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture-Balancing Shampoo
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Unilever
Monsavon lait, litchi & rose
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Gillette
mousse à raser peaux sensibles
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Cosmia
Mousse coiffante
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Aquafresh
Multi Action 24h Sugar Acid Protection
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Love Beauty and Planet
Murumuru butter & rose blooming colour conditioner
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Unilever
muscle soak salt
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Nair
Nair Sensitive Hair Removal Cream
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Colgate
Natural Extracts Reinforced Defense
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Tom’s of Maine
Natural Flouride-Free Toothpaste Fresh Mint
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Auchan
Nettoyants pour appareils dentaires
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Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Reinigingsgel
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Aquafresh
Night repair
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