Sodium Hydroxystearate

Sodium Hydroxystearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM HYDROXYSTEARATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number13329-67-4
EC number236-374-9
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Facial Treatments 100%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Hydroxystearate do in skincare?
Sodium Hydroxystearate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Hydroxystearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Hydroxystearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (100% of its uses).

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