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What it is
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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.
People also like: Salicylic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol
People also dislike: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Alcohol, Hyaluronic Acid
Also known as: Sles
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 2.2% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is most often found as ingredient number 3 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Sodium Laureth Sulfate the most:
References
Products with Sodium Laureth Sulfate
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 79583
- INCI Name: SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
- EC #: Â 221-416-0/ - / 500-234-8 / - / 500-223-8 / 293-918-8
- All Functions: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant
