Sulfates: SLS, SLES, and the Sulfate Family
Sulfates are a family of surfactants used to create lather and lift away soil in cleaning and personal-care products. This reference page introduces the most common members, including sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, and ammonium lauryl sulfate, explains how they work, and links to a detailed page on each one and to the plant-derived alternatives used in their place.
