Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Our database includes 349 products that contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
Explained
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.
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.
Oily Skin
Can worsen Oily Skin
Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.
Irritation
May cause Irritation
Skin irritation can arise from a number of reasons: very dry skin, sensitivity to certain ingredients, allergies, dermatitis, bug bites, eczema, rosacea, and illness are common factors.
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
Sls
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.7%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Masks
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1%
References
Products with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
37946
INCI Name
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
INN Name
sodium lauryl sulfate
EC #
 205-788-1
Ph. Eur. Name
natrii laurilsulfas
All Functions
Cleansing, Denaturant, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant
