Ingredient
sodium lauryl sulfate
Mid risk
FunctionSurfactant
What it is — Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a strong, high-foaming sulfate cleansing surfactant.
What it does — It cleanses powerfully and produces abundant foam, efficiently removing oil and residue.
Typical use — Used in some shampoos, body washes and cleansers, and as a foaming agent in rinse-off products.
Who it suits / good to know — Its strength can be drying or irritating, especially for dry, sensitive or barrier-compromised skin; rinse-off use is generally gentler than leave-on.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk as a sulfate surfactant that can be drying and irritating. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if sensitive.
Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk - sulfate cleansing surfactant that can be drying and irritating.
Cross-reference
Found in these DHALIORA products
Found in 1 DHALIORA product
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
← Back to the ingredient glossary