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
Colgate
Colgate Cavity Protection
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate herbal miswak
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate Max White One
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Colgate Max White Ultimate Radiance Tandpasta
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Colgate MaxFresh Intense Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
colgate optic white
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate Sensation White
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Tannkrem Active Fresh 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Tannkrem Fresh Gel 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Tannkrem Sensitive Whitening 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate Toothpaste Total Active Prevention Deep Clean
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Colgate Total soin sensibilité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate total whitening
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Colgate Total Whitening
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Color Me Happy Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colorsilk
Colorsilk Beautiful Color - 32 Acajou foncé
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Revlon
ColorStay Lash Serum + Liner Liquid Eyeliner
Serum · Lists sulfates
Sensodyne
Complete Protection +
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Cool Mint Mild
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Cien
Cream & Care Bain Moussant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Crème de douche Dermo Protect soin hydratant
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Crème de douche Dermo Protect surgras
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème de douche Sensitive
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Creme Dental Natural Extracts Açaí e Frutas Vermelhas
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates