Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 253 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A foaming surfactant made from olefins. Used in shampoos and body washes.
What it does
Contains Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37771, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as olefin c14 16 sodium sulfonate.
Products that contain Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojobal Oil Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Softening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Special Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Strawberry Delight Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tahitian Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Tahitian Vanilla Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tangerine Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
tea tree shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Paul Mitchell
Tea Tree Special Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maelove
The Refresher AHA Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Raw Sugar
The Truly Unruly Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Duke Cannon
Thick Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Thick Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Counter
Think Big All-in-One Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Turmeric Milk & Lemon Drop Plant Milk Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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