Ingredient
Sodium lauryl sulfate
Worth watching
Some people do better without it. Worth swapping when you can.
What it is
Sodium lauryl sulfate. The squeaky foam.
Why it’s used
Cleans by stripping oil, including the oil you wanted to keep.
What to know
Can irritate faces, scalps and mouths. You can get clean without the squeak.
Who should skip
Eczema, children, anyone whose face stings after washing.
A gentler swap
Decyl glucoside, a castile wash, a gentle paste.
You’ll see it in
Shampoo, toothpaste, dish soap that wandered onto skin.
- Extra care for children
Found in
- Crest 3D White Toothpaste24
- Colgate Total24
- Mrs Meyer's Clean Day Basil Dish Soap24
- Hello Activated Charcoal49
- Sensodyne Pronamel49