Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a strong anionic cleansing surfactant.
It produces high foam and removes oil effectively, making it useful for heavy cleansing. Because it can be more stripping than milder surfactants, formulation balance with amphoteric/nonionic cleansers and conditioning ingredients is important.
Usage & cautions
Very dry or sensitive skin may find strongly cleansing formulas containing high levels of this surfactant too stripping.
Information approach
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