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Surfactant

SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

CAS 151-21-3/ 68585-47-7 (generic)/ 68955-19-1 (generic)/ 73296-89-6/ 85586-07-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A strong foaming cleanser — effective but irritating. Fine in quick rinse-off products at modest %, but disrupts skin barrier in leave-ons or for sensitive/eczema-prone skin.

Function

CLEANSINGDENATURANTFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing
  • Foaming

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye irritant
  • Barrier disruption
  • Worsens eczema

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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