Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Also known as SLES
A common foaming cleanser. Milder than sodium lauryl sulfate, but can still dry sensitive skin.
- Irritation
- Low irritation riskOccasionally bothers very sensitive skin.
- Pore-clogging
- Not established
- Pregnancy
- No specific caution flagged.
Other names on labels
SLES
Found in
- Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild#2 on label
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel#2 on label
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