Examples of sodium lauryl sulfate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Your typical formula contains surfactants — like sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate — which emulsify oil and dirt on the hair and scalp. — Julie Ricevuto, Allure, "The Science of Beauty: How to Use the 7 Types of Shampoo," 25 Nov. 2020 It’s made without sodium lauryl sulfate or parabens, artificial flavors and sweeteners, preservatives and more icky stuff. — Krystin Arneson, CNN Underscored, "Take up to 30% off Oral-B, Crest and more for Amazon Prime Day," 13 Oct. 2020 Other retractors take a harder line with the formula, which contains sodium lauryl sulfate — a surfactant that works to clean your skin. — Maria Del Russo, Washington Post, "The Internet has strong feelings about these skin-care products. We asked pros to weigh in.," 24 Feb. 2020 Not to mention natural ingredients like talc (with its asbestos concerns) and sodium coco sulfate (molecularly similar to sodium lauryl sulfate, even though it's derived from coconuts instead of petroleum) can be toxic. — Olivia Fleming, Harper's BAZAAR, "Clean Hair Care Is Hard—But Not Impossible," 12 Aug. 2019 To save your hair, sodium lauryl sulfate is sometimes converted into sodium laureth sulfate through a process called ethoxylation. — Olivia Fleming & Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Ultimate Guide to Clean Beauty," 12 Aug. 2019 The mixture is natural (the active ingredients include sodium lauryl sulfate and malic acid) and comes in a stand-up jar. — Lauren Piro, Good Housekeeping, "7 Genius Ways to Kill Fruit Flies," 11 July 2018 The mixture is natural (the active ingredients include sodium lauryl sulfate and malic acid) and comes in a stand-up jar. — Lauren Piro, Good Housekeeping, "7 Genius Ways to Kill Fruit Flies," 11 July 2018 The mixture is natural (the active ingredients include sodium lauryl sulfate and malic acid) and comes in a stand-up jar. — Lauren Piro, Good Housekeeping, "7 Genius Ways to Kill Fruit Flies," 11 July 2018

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“Sodium lauryl sulfate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sodium%20lauryl%20sulfate. Accessed 23 Jan. 2021.