Disodium Oleth-3 Sulfosuccinate
AKA “Olive-derived surfactant, Mild cleanser
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Disodium oleth-3 sulfosuccinate
AKA: Olive-derived surfactant, Mild cleanser
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Synthetic
Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-3-carboxy-1-oxosulfopropyl-.omega.-9-(Z)-octadecenyloxy-, disodium salts (3 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Surfactant - Hydrotrope Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
68311-03-5; 39354-45-5; 58450-52-5; 40754-59-4; 42015-08-0; 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.
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
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Surfactant Hydrotrope
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
Developed as a sulfosuccinate ester derived from oleic acid in modern cosmetics. Designed as a mild surfactant alternative for gentle skin and hair cleansing.
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
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