Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

  • May Worsen Dry Skin
  • May Worsen Eczema
  • May Cause Irritation
  • May Worsen Redness
  • Sulfate
  • Surfactant

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About Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is the sodium salt of lauryl sulfate.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to help sebum and impurities wash away with water, to alter the taste or odor of raw materials so they are less likely to be ingested, and to create emulsified formulations in which water and oil are evenly mixed.[3] It is also used to generate foam during use and to lower surface tension so raw materials wet, mix, and spread evenly.[3] It is described as a white to pale yellow liquid, so the order and temperature used when mixing it with other liquid raw materials affect the uniformity of the finished product.[2]

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Details

Ingredient function
Cleansing, Denaturant, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant
Main product categories
Moisturizing/Nourishing Shampoo, Cleansing Foam, Scalp Care Shampoo
INCI name
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
CosIng ID
37946

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate References

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