Question: what is the difference between sodium laureth sulfate and ammonium laureth sulfate?
Answer: There is very little difference in mildness between ammonium laureth sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate. ... Lauryl sulfates (sodium lauryl sulfate) have been the primary surfactants in many shampoos for years. They are inexpensive and are very good cleansers, but they can damage the hair and irritate the scalp.