Medium Concern

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Flagged by EWG Skin Deep as a skin irritant concern

What it is

A surfactant and detergent found in many personal care and cleaning products. Stronger and more irritating than its ethoxylated cousin SLES.

Found in 10 products on this site

Sorted worst score first. Lower score = more concerning overall formulation.

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