Ingredient index / Personal care
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
A surfactant that supports dirt removal and foam formation.
- Label name
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Typical function
- Cleansing
- Use
- Personal care
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- SLS
Where is it commonly found?
Some toothpastes, shampoos and cleansers.
What should you check on the label?
Foam level alone does not measure cleansing quality. For sensitivity, compare full formulas rather than one name.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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