Disodium C12-14 Sec-Pareth-3 Sulfosuccinate
AKA “Mild surfactant, Cleansing agent
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Disodium c12-14 sec-pareth-3 sulfosuccinate
AKA: Mild surfactant, Cleansing agent
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleansing agent that removes dirt and oil while creating a light, airy lather. Leaves skin soft and conditioned without stripping.
CAS #
68815-56-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Hydrotrope
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic anionic surfactant developed as a gentler alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate, designed to clean without stripping skin or hair of natural oils.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR