Sodium Palm Kerneloyl Isethionate

AKA: Palm Kernel Surfactant, Mild Cleanser

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

Sodium Palm Kerneloyl Isethionate is a cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

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

Traditional Use

Developed in the late 20th century as a mild synthetic surfactant derived from palm kernel oil. Created to provide gentle cleansing suitable for sensitive skin and baby products.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Potential Sensitizer

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR