Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate
Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 53 products on Poliage, most often shampoo and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Sulfates.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A foaming surfactant. Used in shampoos and body washes.
What it does
Contains Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79150, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate
Unilever
Keratin Smooth Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Les Secrets de Tahiti Passion & Monoï
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Aquarium Series
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Fresh Breeze
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Milk & Golden Honey
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner Youthfull Revitalize For Fine, Thin Hair Men’s Shampoo and Conditioner with Bamboo Extract + Biotin
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clay Purifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Hair Defense 2-in-1 Strengthening Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Hydration Fuel 2-in-1 Fortifying Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sport Care Endurance 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
palmolive
Mild & Sensitive with Pure mIlk Proteins
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Milk & Honey Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Naturals Antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Naturals Brilliant Color Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Naturals Long & Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Oxygen Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
S’abandonner lors d’un bain de minuit
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Shea & Almond Oil
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Shea Gentle Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
suave
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave Clarifying Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
suave men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
suave shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Succomber au plaisir sucré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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