Sodium Myreth Sulfate: what it is in skincare
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⚡ Quick answer: A foaming cleanser that helps create lather and lift away oil and everyday buildup.
A foaming cleanser that helps create lather and lift away oil and everyday buildup.
What it does
Function: surfactant (anionic). Surfactants lift away oil, sunscreen and grime. K-beauty favours mild amino-acid and amphoteric surfactants that clean without stripping.
Heads-up flags
- sensitive-skin-caution
How to spot it on a label
On a Korean product's INCI list, look for Sodium Myreth Sulfate. Ingredients are listed high-to-low by amount, so its position hints at how much is in the formula. See all cleansing agents (surfactants) →
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