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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).

Also known as: SLS, sodium dodecyl sulfate, sodium monolauryl sulfate, sodium monododecyl sulfate

A powerful anionic surfactant derived from coconut or palm kernel oil, then chemically processed.

Regulations

Global status.

How sodium lauryl sulfate (sls) is regulated in cosmetics around the world.

Allowed in 11
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUSA
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บEU
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUK
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทS. Korea
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บAustralia
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทBrazil
Allowed
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndia
Allowed
๐ŸŒASEAN
Allowed
Why itโ€™s used

The reason brands include it.

Produces thick lather and effectively removes oil and dirt. Extremely inexpensive, which is why it appears in everything from shampoo to toothpaste.

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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) in product types.

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Alternatives

Common alternatives.

coco glucoside
decyl glucoside
sodium cocoyl isethionate
castile soap

What Numbrrrz uses

Numbrrrz does not use sodium lauryl sulfate (sls). 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 Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)?
A powerful anionic surfactant derived from coconut or palm kernel oil, then chemically processed.
Why is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) used in cosmetics?
Produces thick lather and effectively removes oil and dirt. Extremely inexpensive, which is why it appears in everything from shampoo to toothpaste.
How is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) regulated?
Approved for cosmetic and oral care use. No concentration limits in the US.
Does Numbrrrz contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)?
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.
Four base ingredients

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Organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, in a 0.5 oz (14 g) USDA Organic tube.