Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Description

Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate is a water-soluble surfactant of coconut origin that is also sulfate-free. Not to be confused with the similar-sounding sodium lauryl sulfate: this ingredient is an incredibly mild surfactant and is considered one of the safest on the market. Surfactants are found in most cleaning products because they degrease, emulsify oils and fats, and suspend oil to wash it away. And although some surfactants can be drying and irritating, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate turned out to be soft and gentle. This is because it is a macromolecular ingredient, which means it cannot penetrate the skin; which means not to annoy her.