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What it is
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.
The surfactant property make it a great foam creator and cleansing agent. Surfactants help bind ingredients that normally do not mix.
Some studies have shown skin irritation due to prolonged SLS use.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a milder version of SLS.
People also like: Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
People also dislike: Alcohol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid
Also known as: Sls
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.7% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is most often found as ingredient number 7 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Sodium Lauryl Sulfate the most:
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Products with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 37946
- INCI Name: SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
- INN Name: sodium lauryl sulfate
- EC #: Â 205-788-1
- Ph. Eur. Name: natrii laurilsulfas
- All Functions: Cleansing, Denaturant, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant