"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- Other language: Laurylsulfate d'ammonium (ALS)
- INCI name: AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 218-793-9
- Classification: Sulphate, Anionic surfactant
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Ammonium laurylsulphate or ALS is an anionic surfactant. It is therefore widely used in shower gels and shampoos. It seems that it is a little less irritating than its false brother SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate). It is authorized in organic.
Its functions (INCI)
- Cleansing : Helps to keep a clean surface
- Foaming : Capturing small air bubbles or other gases in a small volume of liquid by changing the surface tension of the liquid
- Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used
This ingredient is present in 1.03% of cosmetics.
