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
Cien
Handseife flüssig Milch&Honig
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Haute Exigence Jour
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Head&Shoulders
Head & Shoulders 2 in 1 Classic (Derma & Care Formula)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
head & shoulders 2in1 classic clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Head & Shoulders Classic
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders coconut shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Procter & Gamble
Head & Shoulders Cool Menthol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders Tea Tree Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head and shoulders
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
P&G
Head and shoulders
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
head and shoulders classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head and Shoulders
Head and Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head&shoulders
head&shoulders shampooing antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner, Moisture for Hair
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
herbal essences hello hydration
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Himalayan Pink Salt Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
L’Oréal
Honey Treasures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hydrating Coconut Water & Jasmine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives