Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate

Surfactant/cleansing agent Support / formulation
Use with awareness

In our reference data, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate is a mild anionic surfactant derived from lauric acid, used in cleansers and foaming products to provide cleansing and lather. It is generally considered gentle compared to harsher sulfates.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger
0of 3,375 Indian products contain Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Mild skin irritation
UncommonMay occur with high concentrations or prolonged contact, particularly in sensitive skin.
Transient skin dryness
UncommonPossible with frequent use due to its cleansing action removing surface lipids.
Eye irritation
UncommonStinging or redness if the product enters the eyes during use.
Allergic contact dermatitis
RareSensitization is infrequent but possible in predisposed individuals.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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