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Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate

Cleanses and foams.

What it is

A washing ingredient made from lauric acid, a fatty acid found in coconut oil, and isethionic acid.

Creates a lather and helps wash away dirt and oil, while helping leave skin and hair soft.

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What it does in a formula

Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - cleansing
Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning
Conditions and detangles hairOfficial EU function: Hair conditioning
Reduces staticOfficial EU function: Antistatic