Sodium Isethionate
Sodium Isethionate is an emulsifier used in skincare. It's found in 27 products in our database, making it a moderately popular ingredient.
What it does
Holds the formula together
Who it's best for
A supporting ingredient — found in most cream and lotion formulas.
- Essential for product stability, not typically chosen by the consumer
- Generally well-tolerated across all skin types
- Helps oil and water phases blend into a smooth, usable texture
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
27 products
Holds the formula together
Best products with Sodium Isethionate
Cleansers
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Pore Melt Non-Comedogenic Double Cleansing Duo Gift Set for Acne-Prone Skin
Clarifying Cleanser with Glycolic Acid for Pores & Blackheads
10% AHA Lemonade Smoothing Scrub
Daily Microfoliant — Salicylic Acid Powder Exfoliator for Pores, Spots & Uneven Skin Tone | Rice Enzyme + BHA | Gentle Enough for Daily Use
Creamy Gentle Exfoliating Pore Perfecting Cleanser with Salicylic Acid
Fresh Green Rice Mochi Foaming Cleanser with Green Tea and Tea Tree for Acne-Prone Skin
Tzatziki
Ultra Gentle Pure Skin Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal + Glycerin
Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser for Gentle Daily Wash
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Face Cleanser
The Foaming Body Scrub SC.02 After Thunder
Fresh Blue Hyssop Rice Mochi Foaming Cleanser with Bentonite Clay for Oily Skin
Balancing Soft-Foam Pore-Minimizing Clay Cleanser
Fresh Rosehip Rice Mochi Foaming Cleanser with Pink Aloe Vera for Dry and Sensitive Skin
Dove pink beauty cream bar
Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Shampoo
Soothing Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Original beauty bar
Frequently asked questions
What does Sodium Isethionate do in skincare?
Sodium Isethionate is classified as "holds the formula together" in skincare formulations. Holds the formula together.
Is Sodium Isethionate safe for sensitive skin?
Sodium Isethionate is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Sodium Isethionate?
27 products in our database contain Sodium Isethionate. The highest-rated is Arencia Pore Melt Non-Comedogenic Double Cleansing Duo Gift Set for Acne-Prone Skin scoring 8.5/9.8.
Can I use Sodium Isethionate every day?
Emulsifiers are present in most cream formulas and are used daily without concern. They are a structural part of the product.