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
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Sensitive
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Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive Head and Shoulders
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Doux cheveux gras Menthe & citron
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing fortifiant Stop Agressions
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Shampooing quotidien Fruits & Vitamines
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Gillette
Shave Foam
Lists fragrance, sulfates
John Frieda
Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Shampooing prolongateur de couleur
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Unilever
Sig i8 sn natu 75x2
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Unilever
Sig i8 sn sens 75x2
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Unilever
Sig nat elmts coco 3x75ml
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Unilever
Sig nat elmts herb 3x75ml
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Unilever
Sig tp i8 sens expt 75ml
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Unilever
Sig tp i8 wholesome 75ml
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Unilever
Sig tp wn gold 75ml
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Unilever
Sig tub75x3 wsyst blanc
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Unilever
Sig wn detox charbon x3
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Unilever
Sig wn detox coco 75ml x2
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Unilever
Sig wn detox coco 75ml x3
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Unilever
Sign wn detox charbon x2
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Unilever
Signal Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Integral 8 Nature Elements Fraîcheur Naturelle 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Actif White Now Gold
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
unilever
Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Haleine Pro-Pure
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates