Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Cosmetic function: Cleansing, Denaturant, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant

At a glance

EWG hazard 1–2/10 sulfate

EWG hazard reflects the rating of the ingredient, not the real-world risk of a finished product — hazard depends on concentration. How we read these.

Who it suits

Bad for Oily Skin

Watch out: Potentially comedogenic - can block pores

Products with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Data is aggregated from EWG, CIR, CosIng and the SkinCarisma community, and improves over time. Spot something off? See our methodology. This is general information, not medical advice.