Is sulfates safe in cosmetics and personal care products?

Sulfates has been flagged by EWG Skin Deep as a skin irritant at high concentrations concern (LOW risk level). onlyonlytoxinfree has found it in 10 products in our database. Our scores are based on peer-reviewed toxicology data and are never adjusted for brand partners.

Which products contain sulfates?

We have identified 10 products containing sulfates. You can scan any product barcode on onlyonlytoxinfree.com to check for this and other flagged ingredients.

Low Concern

Sulfates

Flagged by EWG Skin Deep ↗ as a skin irritant at high concentrations concern

What it is

A broad category of surfactants. At high concentrations they can strip the skin's natural moisture barrier.

Found in 10 products on this site

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

27 87 Lametta eau de parfum 27 ML

27 87

0 Avoid
Castile Bar Soap 4 Oz by Kirk's Natural Products

Kirk's Natural Products

35 Avoid
Sun Bum Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Sun Bum

40 Caution
LIT Cosmetics "Let's Get It On" Eyelashes

Lit Cosmetics

45 Caution
SCINIC First Treatment Mist 120ml x 2ea

SCINIC

45 Caution
SCINIC Cicanoid Toner 150ml

SCINIC

45 Caution
SCINIC Hyaluronic ACID Ampoule Serum 50ml

SCINIC

45 Caution
SCINIC Cica Blemish Barrier Soothing Cream 80ml

SCINIC

45 Caution
SCINIC The Simple Daily Lotion 260ml

SCINIC

45 Caution
SCINIC Hyaluronic Acid Ampoule Skin 150ml

SCINIC

45 Caution

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