Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate comedogenic?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is considered highly comedogenic (rated 5/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.
Rated 5 (and irritating); mostly in rinse-off cleansers where contact is short.
Also listed as
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate · SLS · Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
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›Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate comedogenic?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is considered highly comedogenic (rated 5/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.
›What is the comedogenic rating of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
5 out of 5 (high risk). Rated 5 (and irritating); mostly in rinse-off cleansers where contact is short.
›Other names for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate on ingredient labels
SLS, Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate