INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate (also known by its chemical/IUPAC name Docusate Sodium, CAS# 577-11-7) is a surfactant used in cosmetic and personal care formulations. According to CosIng, its official functions include cleansing, emulsifying, hydrotrope, and surfactant. It appears frequently in cleansing products such as facial cleansers, cleansing oils, cleansing balms, and acne treatment gels.
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surfactant● Benefits
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate functions primarily as a cleansing and emulsifying agent, helping to solubilize oils and remove impurities from the skin. It also acts as a hydrotrope, improving the solubility of other ingredients within a formulation.
cleansingemulsifying
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