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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Explained

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a gentle, sulfate-free cleansing agent. It's basically a mild "soap" molecule derived from coconut that makes a soft, cream foam and is very soluble in water.

Typical concentration use ranges from ~0.6-10% in rinse off products and only trace amounts (~0.009%) in leave on products.

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has assessed it and concluded it to be safe as used at these concentrations when formulated to be non-irritating.

Allergy and sensitization risk is low and often when someone reacts to a cleanser it's due to the fragrance or preservatives rather than this ingredient itself.

See all 714 products with Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Users who like it
55%
Users who avoid it
45%

What it does

Cleansing To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Surfactant When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.5%
Top categories
Cleansers
Haircare
Masks
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

journals.sagepub.com onlinelibrary.wiley.com pubs.acs.org pubs.acs.org

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 86105
INCI Name SODIUM LAUROYL METHYL ISETHIONATE
EC #  -
All Functions Cleansing, Surfactant