- Type
- Surfactant
- How serious
- Low severity
- Evidence
- Emerging evidence
Why it is flagged
No hormonal activity, but it strips the skin barrier and can worsen sensitivity or eczema with frequent use.
Health topics it bears on
Sources
- Alkyl Sulfates and α-Olefin Sulfonate Group - information sheet Health Canada (Chemicals Management Plan), 2016
- Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments - 2002/2003 Cosmetic Ingredient Review, 2005
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Cosmetic Ingredient Review, 1983
Also listed as
sls, sodium dodecyl sulfate, e487