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
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Multi-Protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Crest
Pro-Health Advanced Sensitive Releif
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pantene
PRO-V Daily Moisture Renewal 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pro-V VitaGlow Repair & Care Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Propreté intense Bicarbonate Fluor et Menthol
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Pepsodent
Protección Anti-Caries
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
purw silk sensitive skin
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Sensodyne
Rapide action
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Reconstructing Shampoo Honey Treasures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Cream Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Crest
Regular Paste Cavity Protection Dentifrice with Flouristat
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Crest
Regular Paste Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Olay
Renewing Exfoliating Cleanser with Retinol
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Pantene
Repair & Protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Repair + Strength Argan Oil Shampoo, Paraben-Free
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Repair Miracle Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Rock Salts Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Sanfte Pflege (3 Action Formula)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Method
Savon mains
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Seidig & Glänzend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Sensation White, Zahnpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Head & Shoulders
Sensitive
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sensitive Expert avec Minéral HAP
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Sensitive mineral active Protezione gengive by Mentadent
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates