Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Our database includes 1,316 products that contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
Explained
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
You should know
Concerns
Dry Skin
Can worsen Dry Skin
Dry skin is often characterized by redness, itchiness, tightness, flaking, peeling, and cracking. Dryness can be caused by a variety of factors: genetics, over-exfoliating, climate, diet, age, and skin conditions.
Community Rating
Very Disliked
What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Foaming
To produce or issue as foam; froth.
Alternative names
Sles
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
2.1%
Top categories
Cleansers
Sunscreens
Haircare
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Sodium Laureth Sulfate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
79583
INCI Name
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
EC #
 221-416-0/ - / 500-234-8 / - / 500-223-8 / 293-918-8
All Functions
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant
