Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate

Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate is an anionic laurate surfactant for rinse-off personal-care formulas. It cleanses with moderate foam, rinses easily, and stays compatible in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A gentle cleanser that rinses clean without much residue.
Category
Cleansing
Type
Surfactant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Lifts away oil and impurities while feeling milder than many strong detergents. Rinses clean to minimize residue and leave skin or hair refreshed.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in body washes, facial cleansers, and shampoos, including sulfate-alternative or sensitive-skin formulas.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

As with most anionic surfactants, it can cause dryness or mild irritation if used at high concentrations or with prolonged contact; rinse thoroughly. Generally well tolerated in rinse‑off products.

Is Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate a Good Ingredient?

Rated Good because it provides effective cleansing and rinsability with a milder profile than many harsher anionic surfactants. It balances foam and mildness well when properly formulated, though it isn't as gentle as the mildest surfactant classes, which keeps it at Good rather than Great.

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