What skin types is Sodium Laureth Sulfate good for?

Sodium Laureth Sulfate is best suited for Normal, Oily, Combination skin types.

What can you mix with Sodium Laureth Sulfate?

Sodium Laureth Sulfate works well with Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Panthenol. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate safe to use every day?

Sodium Laureth Sulfate can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 5–20% in rinse-off products.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Also known as: SLES · Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate

SurfactantCleansing

“A gentler version of SLS — effective cleansing with less barrier disruption.”

Skin types

Normal, Oily

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

5–20%

What it does

Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) is an ethoxylated version of SLS, making it milder and less irritating. It is the most widely used surfactant in facial cleansers, body washes, and shampoos. While gentler than SLS, it can still be drying with very frequent use on sensitive or barrier-compromised skin.

Benefits

Effective, thorough cleansing
Gentler than SLS with less barrier disruption
Creates good lather

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After cleansing, before moisturiser

Good for

Normal skinOily skinCombination skin

Works well with

Cocamidopropyl Betaine ›Glycerin ›Panthenol ›

Heads up

⚠Can be drying with frequent use on sensitive or eczema-prone skin
⚠May contain trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation — regulated to safe levels

How to use

Used in rinse-off cleansers — minimize contact time and follow with a moisturiser.

Typical concentration: 5–20% in rinse-off products