An anionic surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.
What it is
Ammonium laureth sulfate is the ammonium salt of sulfated, ethoxylated lauryl alcohol with an average of one to four ethylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as a cleansing agent, foaming agent and cleansing surfactant.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, shower gels, bubble baths, liquid soaps and facial cleansers.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the exact degree of ethoxylation or whether the fatty alcohol is of plant or synthetic origin.
Functions
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
- Foaming
- Traping numerous small bubbles of air or other gas within a small volume of liquid by modifying the surface tension of the liquid.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (11)
- Palmolive Naturals Scalp Health Anti-dandruff 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner 700mL · Palmolive
- Palmolive Shampoo Luminous Oils Coco Frangipani 700mL · Palmolive
- Palmolive Naturals Anti Dandruff Scalp 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner 350mL · Palmolive
- Palmolive Shampoo Naturals Intensive Moisture 350mL · Palmolive
- Palmolive Shampoo Naturals Active Nourishment 350mL · Palmolive
- Clinical Strength Dandruff Shampoo · Walgreens
- Pureen Kids Yogurt Head To Toe Wash · Pureen
- Atomy Scalpcare Hair Shampoo · Atomy
- head&shoulders shampooing antipelliculaire · Head & Shoulders
- Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 anti-chute · Head & Shoulders
- Hair care Shampooing fortifiant · Les Cosmétiques