Cleanser / Surfactant

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Often labeled as: SLES
"The gentler, ethoxylated cousin to SLS."
๐Ÿฅ Overall Safety: Caution
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy: Safe
๐Ÿ”ฅ Irritation Risk: 2 / 5
๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Pore-Clogging: 2 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A surfactant that has undergone ethoxylation, making its molecule larger and significantly less irritating than traditional SLS.

๐Ÿ’– Why Your Skin Loves It

Creates rich foam and cleanses without severe stripping.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Acceptable for normal to oily skin, but dry types may still find it drying.

๐Ÿงช The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Sodium Laureth Sulfate interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.

โœ… Best Friends (Synergy)
No documented synergies yet.
โš ๏ธ Arch Enemies (Conflict)
Plays well with most ingredients.

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