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Surfactant

SODIUM LAUROYL METHYL ISETHIONATE

Updated
83

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

SLMI — a premium mild cleanser used in luxury bar soaps and shampoos. Creamy lather with low irritation; one of the gentlest sulfate-free surfactants.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Premium mild surfactant (SLMI)
  • Creamy lather, non-stripping
  • Skin-pH compatible
  • CIR safe-as-used

Known concerns

  • Higher cost than sulfate surfactants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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