Sodium Myristyl Sulfate
Sulfate
Sulfates are used in skincare for their strong cleansing and foaming abilities, helping to remove dirt, oil, and buildup from the skin.
Explained
Sodium Myristyl Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
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%
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
37979
INCI Name
SODIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE
EC #
214-737-2
All Functions
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant
