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Surfactant

SODIUM LAUROYL HYDROXYPROPYL SULFONATE

Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A lauryl-chain sulfonate surfactant — gives strong cleansing and foam but can irritate skin, eyes and the airway, so it is best kept to rinse-off products at moderate use levels.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleansing
  • Foaming surfactant
  • Stable across pH

Known concerns

  • May irritate skin and eyes at higher %
  • Possible respiratory irritation in aerosols
  • Best confined to rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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