Ingredient guide
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES).
Also known as: SLES, sodium lauryl ether sulfate, sodium laureth-2 sulfate, sodium myreth sulfate
An ethoxylated surfactant closely related to SLS but milder.
Regulations
Global status.
How sodium laureth sulfate (sles) is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
Allowed in 11
🇺🇸USA
Allowed
🇪🇺EU
Allowed
🇬🇧UK
Allowed
🇨🇦Canada
Allowed
🇯🇵Japan
Allowed
🇰🇷S. Korea
Allowed
🇦🇺Australia
Allowed
🇨🇳China
Allowed
🇧🇷Brazil
Allowed
🇮🇳India
Allowed
🌏ASEAN
Allowed
Why it’s used
The reason brands include it.
Produces generous lather with less irritation than SLS. Excellent at removing oil and dirt while being cost-effective.
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Categories
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) in product types.
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Alternatives
Common alternatives.
coco glucoside
decyl glucoside
sodium cocoyl isethionate
lauryl glucoside
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use sodium laureth sulfate (sles). Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.
Questions
Quick answers.
What is Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)?
An ethoxylated surfactant closely related to SLS but milder.
Why is Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) used in cosmetics?
Produces generous lather with less irritation than SLS. Excellent at removing oil and dirt while being cost-effective.
How is Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) regulated?
Approved for cosmetic use. No required testing for 1,4-dioxane contamination levels.
Does Numbrrrz contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)?
No. Numbrrrz is made from four base ingredients: organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions. That is a formulation choice, not a judgment about other products.