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
Barbasol
Thick and Rich Shaving Cream Extra Moisturizing
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Tide
Tide Original
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Tom’s of Maine
Lists fragrance, sulfates
toms
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
tooth paste
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Toothpaste
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates
Arm & Hammer
Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate
Toothpaste Cavity Protection
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Marvis
Toothpaste Marvis Ginger Mint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Crest
Toothpastes
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate
Total
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Total Care Zero menthe douce
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate
Total dentifrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
aussie
Total Miracle 7in1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE 7N1 SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Total Original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Total Pro-Soin Gencives
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Total Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Travel Size Gentle Skin Cleanser
Lists sulfates, parabens
Mario Badescu
Travel Size Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Aquafresh
Tripla protezione, Menta delicata
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Triple action
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Triple Action Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives