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Surfactant

DISODIUM 2-SULFOLAURATE/MYRISTATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A mild C12/C14 sulfonated fatty acid surfactant blend used to cleanse and foam in face and body washes. Considered a gentler alternative to traditional sulfate surfactants.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing
  • Good foam profile in face and body wash
  • Lower irritation than traditional sulfates

Known concerns

  • Coconut/palm-derived — supply-chain sustainability
  • Mild defatting at high cleansing concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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