Sodium Laureth Sulfate for Shampoo Systems, Cleansing Cosmetics, and Professional Foam Formulations
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is one of the most widely used surfactant ingredients in the global cosmetic industry and professional cosmetic manufacturing. The ingredient is broadly used in shampoo systems, cleansing cosmetics, shower gels, liquid soaps, facial cleansers, and modern foam formulations because of its ability to create stable dense foam, comfortable cleansing performance, and effective cleansing systems.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is highly valued by both mass market cosmetic manufacturers and producers of professional cleansing products, SPA cosmetics, and modern hair care formulations. The ingredient helps create products with strong foam performance, pleasant texture, and stable formulation behavior.
In hair care products, Sodium Laureth Sulfate is commonly used in shampoos, scalp cleansing systems, professional hair products, cleansing gels, and SPA hair formulations. The ingredient combines well with Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, panthenol, conditioning additives, hydrosols, and modern hair care ingredients.
In cleansing cosmetics, Sodium Laureth Sulfate is actively used in shower gels, cleansing foams, liquid soaps, hand cleansers, and facial cleansing products. The ingredient helps create stable foam texture and effective cleansing systems in modern cosmetic products.
In SPA and wellness cosmetics, Sodium Laureth Sulfate is commonly used in aromatic cleansing products, foam systems, SPA shower gels, and body cleansing formulations. The ingredient helps create comfortable cleansing products suitable for daily use.
In professional cosmetic manufacturing, Sodium Laureth Sulfate is widely used in cleansing concentrates, foam bases, shampoo concentrates, and advanced cosmetic formulations. Because of its versatility, the ingredient remains one of the most important surfactant ingredients in the modern cosmetic industry.
The ingredient is usually added into the water phase of the formulation. The recommended amount depends on the product type, desired foam profile, and purpose of the final formulation.
Professional Shampoo Formula with Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Water phase:
Purified Water - 58 ml
Glycerin - 4 ml
Hydrosella - 5 ml
Surfactant system:
Sodium Laureth Sulfate - 20 ml
Cocamidopropyl Betaine - 8 ml
Coco Glucoside - 5 ml
Active phase:
Panthenol - 3 ml
Niacinamide - 2 g
Optiphen BD Preservative - 1 ml
How to Prepare the Shampoo
Pour purified water at room temperature into a clean mixing container. Add glycerin and stir until fully clear and uniform.
In a separate container combine Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, and Coco Glucoside. Mix slowly to avoid excessive foam formation.
Add the surfactant system into the water phase and stir gently until a uniform texture is formed.
Add Hydrosella and continue mixing.
Then add niacinamide and stir until fully dissolved. After dissolution add panthenol and Optiphen BD preservative.
Mix the formulation for 5-10 minutes until completely uniform. After preparation leave the shampoo for several hours to stabilize the texture and allow trapped air bubbles to disappear.
The final product is a professional shampoo formula with strong foam performance, comfortable cleansing effect, and modern lightweight texture.
SPA Cleansing Gel with Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Water phase:
Purified Water - 65 ml
Glycerin - 5 ml
Surfactant system:
Sodium Laureth Sulfate - 18 ml
Cocamidopropyl Betaine - 10 ml
Active phase:
Panthenol - 2 ml
Lavender Hydrosol - 5 ml
Optiphen BD Preservative - 1 ml
How to Prepare the Cleansing Gel
Pour water into a clean container and add glycerin. Mix until fully clear.
In a separate container combine Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Mix slowly until a uniform blend is formed.
Add the surfactant system into the water phase and stir gently.
After that add Lavender Hydrosol, then panthenol and Optiphen BD preservative.
Mix the formulation for 5 minutes until fully uniform. After preparation leave the product for several hours to stabilize the texture.
The finished SPA cleansing gel is suitable for cleansing cosmetics, body care products, and professional foam systems.