Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 12 products on Poliage, most often cleanser and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Sodium methyl 2-sulfolaurate: used to wash skin or hair and make foam.
What it does
Contains Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37960, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
President’s Choice
Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
California Naturals
California Naturals shampoo Scalp and hair care for women and Men, coconut cleaning complex, natural, vegan, cruelty, silicone,paraben and sulfate free shampoo, all hair types
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Mrs. Meyer’s
Clean Day Hand Soap
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Citrus Kombucha Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Revitalizing Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hand soap refill
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
MEN Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Mrs. Meyer’s
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Hand Soap
Lists coconut derivatives
f.a.e.
Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Real Root by Sprouts
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Alkaline Cloud Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Vitamin C Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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