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
Dawn Ultra
Dishwashing Liquid
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Johnson & Johnson
Douche Baume de soin Nutrition intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Douche crème hydratante Lait, Grenade & Fleur d’hibiscus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Stick Original 0% 2x40ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Dr Teals Foaming Bath with Pink Himalayan Salt
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Fibralogy Shampooing créateur de matière (maxi format)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Liss Caresse [MK] Shampooing perfecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
elvital fibralogy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates
L’Oréal
Elvive Hidra [Hialurónico]
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’oreal
elvive shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Equate Clear Liquid Hand Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Extra power mousse style & fix 4
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters
Herbal Essences
Farb Booster
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
ferodul ferous sulfate
Lists sulfates
henkel
Fluor et plantes (sauge, mélisse, thym)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Crest
Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste
Lists sulfates
Dr Teal’s
Foaming Bath
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr Teal’s
Foaming Bath with Pure Epsom Salt Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil with Essential Oil Blend
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, silicones
head & shoulders
for men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
For Men (3 Action Formula)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
formula pro vitaminas
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Henkel
Fraicheur Intense Eucalyptus & Menthe
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Method
Free + Clear laundry detergent
Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Birch Water and Lavender
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives