Ingredient
Sodium laureth sulfate
Low concern
Not a red flag on its own. Pay attention if it shows up often.
What it is
Sodium laureth sulfate. SLS’s slightly milder cousin.
Why it’s used
Foam.
What to know
Still stripping. Fine for some; too much for others.
Who should skip
Sensitive scalps.
A gentler swap
A glucoside cleanser.
You’ll see it in
Shampoo and body wash.
Found in
- Marvis Whitening Mint24
- Pantene Repair & Protect Shampoo24
- Mrs Meyer's Clean Day Basil Hand Soap24
- Ajax Super Degreaser Dish Liquid49
- Palmolive Ultra Original Dish Soap49
- Dawn Ultra Original49
- Old Spice Fiji Body Wash49
- Head & Shoulders Classic49
- L'Oréal Elvive Shampoo49
- Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash49
- Colgate Total49
- Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom69