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Ingredient Facts
Disodium c12-14 sec-pareth-12 sulfosuccinate
AKA: Mild Surfactant, Cleanser
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Disodium C12-14 Sec-Pareth-12 Sulfosuccinate is the disodium salt of a misture of synthetic secondary C12-14 alcohols with an average ethoxylation value of 12, partially esterified with sulfosucinic acid
CAS #
68815-56-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Hydrotrope
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic surfactant formulated in the late 20th century to provide mild cleansing with reduced skin irritation compared to traditional sulfates, used in shampoos and body washes.