Sulfated Peanut Oil (Ingredient Explained + Products)

Sulfates are strong cleansing agents (surfactants) used to cut through dirt, oil, and buildup. They’re what makes a cleanser foam up. The most common ones are SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (SLS) and SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (SLES). They work well, but they can be a little too good at stripping oils.

Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.

Sulfated Peanut Oil is a type of sulfate and is an oil.

What it does

Cleansing To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities

Foaming To produce or issue as foam; froth.

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

Sulfated Peanut Oil

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