Sodium C10-15 Pareth Sulfate

AKA: Surfactant, Anionic Surfactant

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginDerived from C10-15 alkyl alcohols and ethylene oxide, members of the synthetic surfactant chemical family. Synthesized through ethoxylation of alkyl alcohols followed by sulfation and sodium neutralization.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(C10-15-alkyl)-.omega.-sulfooxy-, sodium salt (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Foaming

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Removes Impurities

Creates Lather

Emulsifier

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Removes dirt and impurities

Creates cleansing foam

Mixes oil and water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR