Sodium Stearoyl Methyl Isethionate

AKA “SSMI, Mild Cleanser”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Sodium stearoyl methyl isethionate

AKA: SSMI, Mild Cleanser

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Sodium Stearoyl Methyl Isethionate is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Foam Boosting

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Foam Boosting

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Enhances lather

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

Synthetic mild cleanser developed in the 1980s as a sulfate-free alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate. Engineered to provide effective cleansing with significantly reduced skin irritation and stripping effects.