What is SLSA?

SLSA, or Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, is an ingredient you definitely need when making foaming bath and shower products. This ingredient occurs naturally in coconut and palm oil and is known for its mild yet effective cleansing properties.

SLSA is used in solid and liquid cleansing products like bath bombs, shampoo bars, shower products. Basically everything that foams!

What are the benefits of SLSA?

Good replacement for SLS
SLSA is a safe alternative to harsh surfactants like SLS, which is known for its irritating properties.

Gentle on the skin

SLSA provides gentle cleansing of the skin, without drying out or irritating the skin. It is therefore very suitable in cleansing products.

Rich foam

Do you love a nice foaming bath or a shower full of bubbles? SLSA creates a rich and luxurious foam.

Natural and sustainable

SLSA is made from coconut and palm oil. This makes it a more environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic cleaning agents.

Suitable for sensitive skin

SLSA is a mild cleanser that is suitable even for the most sensitive skin.

Perfect for your DIY bath bombs

SLSA helps hold and bind the other ingredients in the bath bomb together, allowing them to maintain their shape until they are used in water.

How do you use SLSA?

SLSA is a very versatile ingredient and can be used in all kinds of ways in your DIY products. You can use SLSA for:

• Bath bombs: for a wonderfully foaming bath. Add SLSA to the dry ingredients of your bath bomb recipe.

• Shower gels, shampoo, scrubs and cleansers: as a foaming agent for gentle, thorough cleansing. Add to the water phase of your product.

• Solid soap: add to your favorite soap recipe for a rich foam experience that doesn't dry out your skin.

General tips:

• SLSA is effective in a pH range of 5-9.

• SLSA is a skin-friendly substance, but in concentrated powder form it dusts easily and irritates the eyes and respiratory tract. For processing this product, protective measures are therefore recommended, namely gloves, face mask, safety glasses.

What is the difference between SLS and SLSA?

SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) and SLSA are similar in name, but are very different:

1. Source: SLS is synthetic, while SLSA comes from natural sources such as coconut and palm oil.

2. Mildness: SLS is an aggressive foaming agent that can dry out and irritate your skin. It can strip the natural oils from the skin, causing dryness and irritation. SLSA is much milder and causes no irritation.

3. Applications: SLS is often used in industrial cleaners, but also in many personal care products, such as shampoo, detergent or even toothpaste. SLSA is specially made for skin products.

Apart from the name, both ingredients have nothing in common!