Hi Layla, thank you for contacting us.

Ingredients such as sodium lauryl sulphate and sodium laureth sulphateact as cleansing agents with good foaming properties. These ingredients are used widely in the cosmetics industry in such products as body washes, bath oils, and shampoos. How irritant these ingredients are is very dependent on how they are formulated into a product and which other ingredients they are formulated with. When used correctly, sodium lauryl sulphate and sodium laureth sulphate can produce mild cleansers with good foaming properties that are suitable for use on sensitive skin.

Regulatory authorities in Australia, the United States, Europe and many other countries have reviewed the safety of sodium lauryl sulphate and sodium laureth sulphate and have concluded that they are safe when used at the levels contained in cosmetic products, as well as in food and medicines.

We hope this helps answer your question, if you need anymore information please feel free to contact our customer service team on 1800 033 706 or or customerservice@egopharm.com. Alternatively send us [a private message with] your best contact details and our team would be more than happy to get in touch.

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Ego Pharmaceuticals