Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Caution
Official INCI name
A sulfate cleanser as strong as SLS. Can dry and irritate.
What it does
Surfactant or cleanser. Lifts oil and dirt so they rinse away; makes foam.
Worth knowing
Can irritate or dry out skin, especially at higher strength or in leave-on products.
“Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate” is its name in the EU glossary of common ingredient names (no. 1803), the names labels in the EU must use. © European Union, EUR-Lex.