Surfactantlow risk Common irritant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
INCI · Sodium Laureth Sulfate
A milder surfactant than SLS but can still cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Why dermatologists flag it
Surfactant that can cause irritation - milder than SLS but still commonly avoided
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
Sodium Laureth SulfateSLESSodium Lauryl Ether Sulfateसोडियम लॉरेथ सल्फेट
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