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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.

It describes the raw ingredient in isolation. In a finished product, how much is present and where it sits in the ingredient list matter just as much. Run the whole label through the checker to see it in context.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate in its raw form
Sodium Laureth Sulfate