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
Colgate
Triple action Xtra white
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Aquafresh
Triple Protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Aquafresh
Triple protection + blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pepsodent
Triple+
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Garnier
Ultra Dolce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux apaisant délicatesse d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
ultra doux shampooing réparation intense érable guérisseur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing réparation intense Érable Guérisseur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Ultra men deep clean 2in1 dandruff shampoo & conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
henkel
Vademecum Blancheur & Plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Henkel
Vademecum Homéophytol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Johnson & Johnson
Vita-Rich
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
vo5
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Volumizing shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
White Now Dentifrice Infinite Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
White Now Dentifrice Super Pure 2x75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
White Now Gold
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Crest
Whitening Gel Flouride Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Old Spice
Whitewater
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tom’s of Maine
Whole Care Anticavity Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams 75ml stk blueman
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Winterfresh Cavity Protection Flouride Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates