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Sodium Isethionate
Sodium Isethionate
A mild surfactant and lather booster that gives cleansers a soft, creamy foam.
What it does
Sodium isethionate is a mild surfactant often used to boost and soften the foam of a cleanser and to improve its rinse-off feel. It helps lift away oil and dirt with a creamy lather that is gentler than harsher detergents. It is a cleansing surfactant rather than a skin active.
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