Profile: Sodium Laureth 8-Sulfate

INCI name: Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate.

Function: Surfactant, cleansing agent, foaming agent.

Origin: Synthetic, plant-based.

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Unregulated.

Where to find it / them? : Shampoos, facial cleansing gels, washing oils, hand washing gels, eye makeup removers, masks.

Risks to health: Potential skin and eye irritant (moderate).

Risks to the environment : Polluting manufacturing process (product produced by ethoxylation).

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