Surfactant ingredient
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
An anionic surfactant with excellent cleansing and foaming properties, used in facial cleansers, shampoos, and body washes for its effective yet non-drying cleaning abilities.
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Benefits
- ✓Excellent cleansing power removes dirt, pollutants, and buildup
- ✓Creates rich, stable foam
- ✓Mild and biodegradable, suitable for sensitive skin
Watch for
- ⚠May cause mild irritation in highly sensitive individuals at high concentrations
In depth
What it does
An anionic surfactant with excellent cleansing and foaming properties, used in facial cleansers, shampoos, and body washes for its effective yet non-drying cleaning abilities. As an surfactant ingredient, it is particularly valued for excellent cleansing power removes dirt, pollutants, and buildup, creates rich, stable foam, and mild and biodegradable, suitable for sensitive skin.
How to use it
Used as part of a cleanser, so placement is straightforward — it's your first step, applied to damp skin and rinsed off thoroughly. Avoid overwashing, which can disrupt the skin barrier.