Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3Moderate risk. A common trigger for acne-prone skin, especially leave-on products.
Milder than sodium lauryl sulfate, and often confused with it on labels.
What it does
surfactant
How solid is that number
The rating is graded moderate. Reasonably supported, but from fewer or less direct sources than the best-established ratings.
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