Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) is a detergent widely used in shampoos and other sudsing personal care products. SLES may be irritating to eyes and skin. Otherwise, it is considered to be safe.
hound9_4
2006-02-17 22:56:11 UTC
Sodium laureth sulfate is a greater foaming variety of sodium lauryl sulfate which appears in many foaming products, like toothpaste. There have been some claims that sodium lauryl sulfate contributes to canker sores in the mouth, but this is controversial.
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