: the crystalline sodium salt C12H25NaO4S of sulfated lauryl alcohol
also
: a mixture of sulfates of sodium consisting principally of this salt and used as a detergent, wetting agent, and emulsifying agent (as in toothpastes, ointments, and shampoos)
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Sulfates, such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), can be harsh.
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Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
The vegan formulas contain no sulfates, silicones, parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), synthetic dyes, mineral oils and other potentially irritating ingredients, and the metallic honeycomb-like packaging is made from recycled materials.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024
Sometimes — but not always — lower cost cleansers tend to feature the often irritating ingredient sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), says consultant dermatologist Dr Alia Ahmed.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024
Sulfates: Sulfates such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) are commonly used as foaming agents in shampoos.
—April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
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Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
The vegan formulas contain no sulfates, silicones, parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), synthetic dyes, mineral oils and other potentially irritating ingredients, and the metallic honeycomb-like packaging is made from recycled materials.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024
Sometimes — but not always — lower cost cleansers tend to feature the often irritating ingredient sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), says consultant dermatologist Dr Alia Ahmed.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024
Sulfates: Sulfates such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) are commonly used as foaming agents in shampoos.
—April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
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“Sodium lauryl sulfate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sodium%20lauryl%20sulfate. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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