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
Bulle gourmande, Lait, Fruit de la passion & Framboise
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Lists sulfates, parabens
Herbal Essences
Chamomile Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champoings
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Champú purificante fresa blanca y menta dulce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Charcoal white toothpaste with peppermint
Lists essential oils, sulfates
Pantène
Cheveux fins Force & Brillance
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
children ibuprofen
Lists sulfates
head & shoulders
CITRUS FRESH
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & shoulders
Citrus Fresh (200ml offert)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Clarifying Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Clarifying Tea Tree Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Clarins Men Anti-rides fermeté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Clarins
ClarinsMen Lotion Après-Rasage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Head & Shoulders
Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Lacura
Classic Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Classic Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mrs. Meyers
Clean Day Dish Soap Refill
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Cien
cleaning mask
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Clear Gel Zero Anticavity Flouride Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Kenra Professional
Clear Gloss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
method.body
Coconut Rice Milk Shea Butter Body Wash Simply Nourish
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Coconut water & mimosa flower volume conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates