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Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (SLSA), sodium methyl 2-sulfolaurate and disodium 2-sulfolaurate are foaming cleansers, usually made from coconut or palm oil.
- On a list as
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate · Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate · Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
- What it does
- Mild foaming cleansers
- Where it comes from
- Usually coconut or palm oil
- Vegan?
- Depends on the source
Why it’s in a formula
They give a cleanser its lather while being considerably milder than sodium lauryl sulfate. The names look alike; the chemistry doesn't.
- They aren't sulfates, which is why a cleanser made with them can be sulfate-free.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. One piece.
Le Purifiant
Foaming Cleanser — 200ml
$72
Listed as Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
Vegan, going by its list
Questions
Is sodium lauryl sulfoacetate the same as sodium lauryl sulfate?
No. The names are similar, but SLSA is a different, milder cleanser and isn't a sulfate.
Is sodium lauryl sulfoacetate gentle?
It is considered mild and is used in cleansers marketed as sulfate-free. Any foaming cleanser can dry skin if it's overused.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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