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Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
A foaming anionic surfactant that produces a generous lather in cleansers and washes.
What it does
Sodium C14–16 olefin sulfonate is an anionic surfactant that lifts away oil and dirt and produces a strong, stable foam. It is more cleansing-forward than amino-acid surfactants, so it is common in body washes and foaming cleansers. It is a cleansing surfactant rather than a skin active.
Also known as
aos
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