Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Severity 4/10Editorialsurfactant
Is Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate safe?
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate carries moderate concerns worth knowing about (irritation).
In plain language
A common 'sulfate-free' marketing substitute that cleans — and can strip — just as aggressively as the sulfates it replaces.
A Caredermis plain-language explanation to help you read the label — not a regulator statement. The sourced facts are the classifications and status shown on this page.
Documented concerns
Irritation
Editorial4/10A strong 'sulfate-free' cleanser that can be as stripping as sulfates.
Guidance by skin profile
Caredermis editorial guidance based on the concerns above — checked against the official records on every build, but not itself a regulator statement.
- Sensitive skinUse with caution
- Oily & acne-proneNo specific concern
- Dry skinNo specific concern
- PregnancyNo specific concern
- Babies & kidsNo specific concern
- Eczema-proneHigh caution
Products in our library containing Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- OGXargan
- OGXkeratin oil
- OGXBrazilian Keratin Smooth & Sleek Shampoo
- Palmer'sShampooing soin formule à l'huile de noix de coco
- Maui MoistureBamboo fibers shampoo
- Ogx Argan Oil Of MoroccoShampoo
- OGXOrchid oil shampoo
- CantuGuava Scalp Care Shampoo
- SanexMen Skin Health 6-in-1 Active Fresh Douchegel
- OGXDamage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Shampoo
- NizoralPsoriasis
- Marc AnthonyHydra Lock
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