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
Herbal Essences
ignite my colour
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Instant Oil Control
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Integral 8 - Complet
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
Integral 8 actions Complet
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Unilever
Integral 8 Protection Gencives
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Integral 8 Resist+ Pro Zinc
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Aquafresh
Intense Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Intense hydration
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Wella Professionals
Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Jojoba Oil & Lavender Curls Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Joy Works Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Karie Kontrol
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate
Karies Kontroll
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate-Palmolive
Kid’s Natural Silly Strawberry Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Crest
kids crest cavity protection sparkle fun
Lists fragrance, sulfates
kids crest protection toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Kit de brossage de dents
Lists fragrance, sulfates
L’Oréal
L’Oreal Paris Elseve 6 Mucizevi Yağ Besleyici Şampuan
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oréal Professionnel Serioxyl GlucoBoost
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cora
Lait de douche fleur d’oranger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky Tubes Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Tide
Laundry Detergent - Original Scent
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
life of the party artisan avocado cucumber soap
Lists sulfates
Listerine
Listerine Total Care Zero Alcohol
Lists fragrance, sulfates