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3 ingredients · Surfactant or cleanser · Caution

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Surfactant or cleanser Caution

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

A sulfate cleanser as strong as SLS. Can dry and irritate.

Can irritate

Surfactant or cleanser Caution

Cocamide DEA

A foam booster made from coconut fatty acids and diethanolamine. It can carry traces of DEA, and it's listed as possibly carcinogenic (IARC group 2B). Common in shampoos.

Can irritate

Also written Cocamide Diethanolamine, Coconut Oil Diethanolamine Condensate

Surfactant or cleanser Caution

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

A strong, foamy cleanser. Effective but stripping — a common cause of irritation and dryness, especially in leave-on or face products. Used as an irritant in skin testing.

Can irritate

Also written SLS