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
Unilever
Signal White Now Dentifrice Ice Cool 3x75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
Signal White Now Dentifrice Original 2x75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal White Now Dentifrice Super Pure 3x75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
SIGNAL White Now Dentifrice Super Pure 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
SIGNAL White Now Dentifrice White + Protect Renforce Émail 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
Signal White Now Dentifrice White + Protect Soin Gencives
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Silicone glove
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Hair Biology
Silver shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Sleek & Shine Frizz Tamer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Smiles kids
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Herbal Essences
Smooth Rose Hips Hair Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Smooth Rose Hips Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Sorriso Fresh Gel Menthol Impact
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Spring Valley
Spring Valley L Theanine
Lists sulfates
Oral B
Stages
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Herbal Essences
Strength Shampoo Papaya + Citrus
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Summer Edition restauración shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Swagger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Syndet Bar
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Paul Mitchell
Tea Tree Special Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Teraxyl - 2 en 1 - Dentifrice + Bain de Bouche - Non-Stop Fresh aux essences de Menthe
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
henkel
Teraxyl Blancheur 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Teraxyl Complet Plus 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives