Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

A form of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a surfactant used for cleansing, but can cause skin and eye irritation, particularly in sensitive individuals.

What You Get

400mg Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) provides 80.0mg Elemental Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

This form contains 20.0% Elemental Sodium Lauryl Sulfate by weight.

Approximately 20% elemental content

Tier 3 - Low Bioavailability 3 conversion steps

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

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

Key characteristics:

sulfate synthetic

Active Ingredient Conversions

This form provides the following active ingredients:

Elemental Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Provides 20.0% Elemental Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (mg)

Approximately 20% elemental content

Description

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a synthetic anionic surfactant widely utilized in personal care and cleaning products due to its potent cleansing and foaming capabilities. It is produced by sulfating lauryl alcohol and neutralizing the resultant product with a sodium base. While effective at removing oils and debris, SLS can disrupt the skin's natural barrier, potentially leading to irritation, dryness, and allergic reactions, especially in sensitive individuals or with prolonged exposure. Formulations containing SLS often incorporate mitigating ingredients to lessen these adverse effects. SLS is not intended for ingestion and its inclusion in consumable supplements would be inappropriate.

Dosage Information

Common Dosage
Not applicable - SLS is not typically ingested as a supplement. Its concentration in personal care products varies widely (e.g., 0.01% to 50%).