Sodium Laureth

About Sodium Laureth

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a synthetic detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products, such as soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, and body washes. It functions as a foaming agent and emulsifier, helping to create a lather and dissolve oils and dirt so they can be rinsed away. It is derived from ethoxylated lauryl alcohol. While effective at cleansing, SLES can be irritating to the skin and eyes, especially at higher concentrations.

Key Information

Category
Minerals
Use Type
Outside Body

Compare All Forms

Compare different forms of Sodium Laureth by bioavailability, conversion rates, and active ingredient content:

Form Tier Steps Elemental Sodium Laureth
(mg) 		Bioavailability Action
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Tier 3 3 20.0%

(400mg = 80mg)

Basic/low bioavailability form. Cheap raw material with poor absorption or high GI distress. Often poorly utilized by the body, requires 3+ conversion steps. View →