Ammonium Laureth Sulfate

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate - Surfactant. Used as primary surfactant for many shampoos. Low irritation.

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate: The primary active agent in shampoos that acts as a surfactant; an agent that allows oil to mix with water.

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate/Ammonium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
These surfactants--basically, a fancy word for detergents--are the muscles that do all the cleaning.

Surfactants - detergents that act on the hair or skin to emulsify, lift, and remove dirt; usually more than one is present in a product because they need buffering; some examples include ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, ...

Here is a guide to how gentle your shampoo is according to the surfactant used: Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate - very, very, harsh Ammonium Laureth Sulfate- very harsh but better than the above Sodium Lauryl Sulfate- better than the above, ...

See also: Protein, Surfactant, Sebum, Sulfate, Emulsifier