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
Yardley London
Yardley Clear Gel Bat Gardenia and waterlily
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Zahnfleisch-Intensivpflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Unilever
Zahnpasta 7 Actions Komplettschutz und sanftes Weiß, Kokos & Minze
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Zahnpasta Professioneller Schutz
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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