OriginDerived from fatty alcohols and sulfuric acid or sulfur trioxide, belonging to the alkyl sulfate chemical family. Synthesized through sulfation of cetyl alcohol followed by neutralization with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate.
See also: hexadecyl sulfate, (sodium salt) (annotation moved to).
Formula
C16H33NaO4S
Mol. Weight
344.50
CAS #
1120-01-0
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
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Antimicrobial
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
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