Sodium Methyl Isethionate

Sodium Methyl Isethionate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 45 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameSODIUM METHYL ISETHIONATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number869737-84-8
Prevalence45 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches20

Used in

Shampoos 71.1%Face Cleansers 17.8%Body Washes 6.7%Body Scrubs 2.2%Scalp Scrubs 2.2%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Methyl Isethionate do in skincare?
Sodium Methyl Isethionate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Sodium Methyl Isethionate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (71.1% of its uses).

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