Disodium PEG-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate
A mild sulfosuccinate surfactant. It cleanses gently and suits sensitive skin. Well tolerated.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Disodium PEG-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate is a sulfosuccinate-type surfactant, listed in INCI under the same name. Sulfosuccinates cleanse gently, which is why they are chosen for formulas aimed at sensitive skin and for the eye area. This is a functional cleansing component, not a treatment active. It provides foam and comfort during washing, but it does not work on wrinkles or pigmentation. Its value is in cleansing while respecting the skin barrier. Applied topically it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tolerance is good; it is a mild surfactant with low irritation and allergy potential, suitable for sensitive skin. At usual levels it dries little and rarely causes reactions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Disodium PEG-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate safe during pregnancy?
Disodium PEG-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Disodium PEG-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate for?
Disodium PEG-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Disodium PEG-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate and what does it do in cosmetics?
A mild sulfosuccinate surfactant.
What's the INCI name for Disodium PEG-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate?
The INCI name is Disodium PEG-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfosuccinate.
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Other functional ingredients
Disodium Phosphate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Disodium Succinate, Distarch Phosphate, Myristyl Glucoside, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, C12-13 Pareth-9
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