Sodium/Mea Laureth-2 Sulfosuccinate

Sodium/Mea Laureth-2 Sulfosuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM/MEA LAURETH-2 SULFOSUCCINATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 33.3%Shampoos 33.3%Exfoliators 16.7%Makeup Removers 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium/Mea Laureth-2 Sulfosuccinate do in skincare?
Sodium/Mea Laureth-2 Sulfosuccinate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium/Mea Laureth-2 Sulfosuccinate 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/Mea Laureth-2 Sulfosuccinate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (33.3% of its uses).

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