A mild surfactant. It cleanses and gives a creamy foam, gentle on skin, common in delicate products. Well tolerated.
Topical application
BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations.
A mild functional surfactant. Safe.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a mild anionic surfactant of the isethionate class. INCI: Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate. In a formula it works as a cleansing and foaming agent: it gives a creamy dense foam, cleanses gently, and is noticeably milder than lauryl sulfates. It is one of the most gentle cleansing surfactants, used in syndet bars, foams, and sensitive-skin products as the base of a mild cleansing formula. Pregnancy safety. The product rinses off, systemic absorption is negligible, and there is no evidence of harm. It can be used during pregnancy and lactation. Tolerance. Irritation and allergen potential are low, suitable for dry and sensitive skin.
Irritation potential
LowAllergen risk
LowPregnancy
SafeSuitable for
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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
A mild surfactant.
The INCI name is Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate. It may also appear as: Натрия лауроил метилизетионат.
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