Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
surfactant
- Irritation:A strong 'sulfate-free' cleanser that can be as stripping as sulfates.
A common 'sulfate-free' marketing substitute that cleans — and can strip — just as aggressively as the sulfates it replaces.

Sanex · Cleansers
Every ingredient on the label, checked against published safety data. Profile tags on each card show who should take extra care. Label data from Open Beauty Facts, a community database — formulations change, so verify against your packaging.
Low concern
No strongly flagged ingredients in our database. As always, individual sensitivities vary.
Concern score 25/100 · 9 ingredients analyzed
Driven by Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (Caredermis editorial assessment)
Ingredients with a documented concern, from official datasets and our reviewed database.
surfactant
A common 'sulfate-free' marketing substitute that cleans — and can strip — just as aggressively as the sulfates it replaces.
surfactant
A mild coconut-derived surfactant in countless 'gentle' cleansers. Most allergy is caused by manufacturing impurities, so quality varies by brand.
exfoliant · humectant
A gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates simultaneously; the usual pick for drier or more reactive skin starting acids.
preservative
A food-grade preservative generally regarded as one of the gentler options; occasional non-immune stinging is its main drawback.
Ingredients that are unflagged in our reviewed database, reviewed safe by the CIR panel, or on an EU permitted list.
This report is informational, not medical advice. Assessments summarize published findings (EU CosIng, IARC, ECHA, CIR, SCCS and others) about ingredients — not clinical testing of this specific product. Exposure, concentration and individual sensitivity all matter. Consult a dermatologist for medical concerns.
Aqua, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Poloxamer 124, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol