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Surfactant

SULFATED GLYCERYL OLEATE

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A sulfated oleic-acid ester surfactant. Cleans effectively but is harsher on skin than modern non-sulfated alternatives, with potential to dry the barrier and irritate eyes.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing
  • Foam boost in rinse-off

Known concerns

  • Skin barrier stripping
  • Eye irritation potential
  • Class-typical sulfate harshness
  • Sparse independent dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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