Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM LAUROYL METHYL ISETHIONATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number-
Prevalence593 products (0.64% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches1,000

Used in

Shampoos 55.3%Face Cleansers 27.7%Body Washes 9.9%Body Scrubs 1.2%Exfoliators 1%Scalp Scrubs 1%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate do in skincare?
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate 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 Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (55.3% of its uses).

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