Description
The Ordinary Sulphate 4% Cleanser for Body and Hair is a gentle multi-use cleanser designed to effectively cleanse the hair, scalp, and body skin daily without the need for a high concentration of cleansing agents. Its formula is based on Sodium Laureth Sulfate at a 4% concentration, helping to remove oils, dirt, sweat, and product residue with gentle cleansing that helps avoid an overly dry feeling. It features a pH level ranging between 4.5 and 5.5 to suit regular use on the hair, scalp, and body.
The formula is lightweight, low-foaming, and fragrance-free, and can be used regularly with all hair types, including color-treated hair. It is also free from alcohol, oils, and silicone, combining a limited number of ingredients in a practical formula that gives the hair, scalp, and body skin refreshing and effective cleansing without weighing the hair down, making it a suitable choice for those who prefer a simple and multi-use cleansing routine.
Main Features and Benefits:
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate at 4%: Used at a moderate concentration to help remove oils, dirt, and impurities from the hair, scalp, and body.
- Dual cleansing for hair and body: One formula can be used to cleanse the hair, scalp, and body skin within the daily routine.
- Gentle and effective cleansing: Helps remove dirt and product residue while limiting the feeling of excessive moisture stripping compared to stronger cleansing formulas.
- Removes buildup from hair and scalp: Helps cleanse sweat, oils, and styling product residue that may build up between hair washes.
- Low-foaming: Provides effective cleansing without needing to create dense foam, giving a light and easy-to-rinse cleansing experience.
- Suitable for all hair types: Designed for use with different hair types within a regular cleansing routine.
- Safe for color-treated hair: Helps cleanse the hair without affecting color-treated hair when used according to the instructions.
- Balanced pH: Has a pH of 4.5 to 5.5, suitable for the nature of a cleansing formula designed for hair and body.
- Fragrance-free: Contains no added fragrance, making it a practical option for those who prefer unscented cleansing products.
- Simple formula: Based on a short ingredient list that focuses mainly on cleansing and easy rinsing.
- Free from alcohol, oils, and silicone: A lightweight formula that does not rely on oils or silicones to leave the hair feeling clean and not weighed down.
- Vegan and cruelty-free formula: Classified by The Ordinary as vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
Helps To:
- Cleanse the hair and scalp from daily dirt.
- Remove excess oils and sweat accumulated on the scalp.
- Get rid of styling product residue and surface impurities.
- Cleanse body skin from dirt, oils, and sweat during showering.
- Give the hair and scalp a feeling of cleanliness and freshness.
- Keep the hair clean without leaving a heavy oily or silicone layer.
- Support a regular routine for cleansing the scalp from daily buildup.
- Prepare the hair for the next steps such as conditioner or hair treatments.
- Provide a practical option for those who want one product for hair and body.
- Cleanse color-treated hair while maintaining a gentle cleansing routine suitable for regular use.
Suitable for:
| Category - Hair/Skin Type | Suitable | Usage Notes |
| All hair types | ✔ | Use regularly or according to the hair’s cleansing needs |
| Color-treated hair | ✔ | Designed to cleanse hair without affecting color-treated hair |
| Normal and balanced scalp | ✔ | Suitable for regular cleansing and removing daily buildup |
| Scalp prone to oils and buildup | ✔ | Helps remove oils and product residue as needed |
| Daily body skin cleansing | ✔ | Apply to wet skin, then rinse well |
| Those who prefer fragrance-free products | ✔ | Formula free from added fragrance |
Expected Results:
- Hair and scalp look cleaner and more refreshed after washing.
- Reduced buildup of oils, sweat, and dirt on the scalp.
- Removal of styling product residue and surface impurities from the hair.
- Body skin looks clean and refreshed after showering.
- A light and clean hair feel without leaving an oily or silicone layer.
- Regular hair cleansing without the need for dense foam.
- Helps maintain the cleanliness of color-treated hair without using a high-concentration cleansing formula.
- The need for frequency of use varies depending on hair type, scalp type, oil production level, and use of styling products.
How to Use:
- Wet the hair, scalp, and body well with water.
- Apply a suitable amount of cleanser to the hair and scalp or to body skin.
- Gently massage the scalp and hair until the product is distributed, without needing to create dense foam.
- When using it for the body, massage it gently onto wet skin.
- Rinse well with water until all product residue is fully removed.
- It can be used regularly or as needed according to the buildup of oils, sweat, and products on the hair and body.
Usage Tips from Beauty Time:
- The Beauty Time team recommends distributing the cleanser mainly on the scalp and roots when washing the hair, then allowing the light foam to pass through the lengths during rinsing to avoid excessive rubbing.
- Do not expect dense foam; the product is designed with a low-foaming formula, and low foam does not mean weak cleansing ability.
- If the scalp has a large amount of oils or styling products, focus on gently massaging the scalp during washing, then rinse well.
- Beauty Time recommends using a suitable conditioner after washing the hair, especially if the ends are dry, long, or prone to tangling.
- Avoid using a large amount of cleanser at once; a moderate amount distributed well on wet hair is enough for effective cleansing.
- For color-treated hair, use lukewarm water instead of very hot water to help maintain hair comfort and the appearance of color.
- If the scalp or body skin is very dry or sensitive, Beauty Time recommends starting with a suitable usage frequency and monitoring the skin’s response instead of over-cleansing.
- After using it on the body, a body moisturizer can be applied if the skin is prone to dryness to help maintain comfort and softness.
- When trying the product for the first time, it is preferable to perform a patch test on a small area before using it regularly.
- Keep the bottle tightly closed and away from high heat and direct sunlight to maintain the quality of the formula.
Ingredients:
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate: The main cleansing agent in the formula at a concentration of 4%, and it helps remove oils, dirt, and product residue from the hair, scalp, and body skin.
- Polysorbate 20: An ingredient that helps distribute and cleanse oily substances and impurities and improve the consistency of the cleanser formula.
- Full Ingredients: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Phytic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
Warnings:
- For external use only.
- It is recommended to perform a patch test before regular use.
- Avoid contact with the eyes, and in case of contact, rinse the eyes well with water.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- The ingredient list may vary slightly depending on company updates; please review the ingredient list on the package.





