Sodium lauryl ether sulfate is a material found in many personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, and toothpaste, etc. SLES is a major ingredient in: Soaps, Toothpaste, Shampoos, Body washes, Hand wash, etc. It effectively removes dirt, oil, and other impurities due to its ability to lower the surface tension of water and mix with oils. It is also used in cleaning products and contributes to their foaming properties.