A salt used in syndet bars and mild cleansers.
What it is
Sodium isethionate is the sodium salt of isethionic acid. It is a component of and companion to isethionate surfactants in cleansing bars.
Where it is used
Found in syndet bars and cleansers.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (141)
- Edelweiss Cleansing Concentrate · The Body Shop
- Revolution Skin Clearly Me 2% Salicylic Acid Clarifying Cleansing Gel · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Jelly Gleam Natural Fruit AHAs Brightening Jelly Cleanser · Revolution
- Revolution Skincare 2% Salicylic Acid & Zinc BHA Anti Blemish Cleanser · Revolution
- Espuma de Limpeza Facial Dove Purificação Profunda · Dove
- Espuma de Limpeza Facial Dove Esfoliação Revitalizante · Dove
- Refil Sabonete Líquido Carinho e Proteção · Dove
- Refil Sabonete Líquido Baby Dove Hidratação Enriquecida · Dove
- Sabonete Líquido Baby Dove Carinho e Proteção · Dove
- Jabón Pastilla Individual Exfoliante · Dove
- Barra de belleza Pepino Hidratación Fresca · Dove
- Jabón Pastilla Individual Mandarina Hidratación Fresca · Dove