Sodium Laureth Sulfate
sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), also known as: SLES
- What it is
- An anionic surfactant, the ethoxylated counterpart of SLS.
- Why it is used
- Cleans and foams; usually gentler on the skin than SLS.
- Where you usually find it
- Shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps, washing-up liquids.
- Role in the fragrance
- No fragrance role.
- Functions (CosIng)
- cleansing, foaming, surfactant