Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)

Description

Sodium lauryl sulfate (aka SLS) is a surfactant that has many different functions, but it acts as a cleansing agent in skincare. It’s a type of sulfate and is derived from coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or petroleum oil. Sodium lauryl sulfate is responsible for giving you that squeaky clean feeling. sodium lauryl sulfate can help to bind two ingredients together, such as oil and water, to prevent separation in the formula. It also has some antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. INCI: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Application: cleansers, soaps, face wash
Recommended usage rate: 3 – 30%
Shelf life: 12 months