murphySodium Palm Kerneloyl Isethionate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Palm Kernel Surfactant, Mild Cleanser
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from palm kernel oil through chemical modification and synthetic surfactant synthesis methods. Produced by isethionation of palm kernel fatty acids, creating an anionic surfactant compound.
Sodium Palm Kerneloyl Isethionate is a cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR