Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Surfactant; Cleansing Agent
Irritation | CIR concludes C14-16 alpha-olefin sulfonates are safe in rinse-off products and up to 2% in leave-on products, with impurity limits. Because this relatively strong anionic cleanser may dry or irritate sensitive skin, especially at higher concentrations, Oh Daisey classifies it as Use With Caution.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Irritation | CIR concludes C14-16 alpha-olefin sulfonates are safe in rinse-off products and up to 2% in leave-on products, with impurity limits. Because this relatively strong anionic cleanser may dry or irritate sensitive skin, especially at higher concentrations, Oh Daisey classifies it as Use With Caution.
What it does
An anionic surfactant used to create foam and remove oil and debris from skin and hair.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
