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 21, 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
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
eos
Vanilla Cashmere Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Vanilla Suede Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dae
Violet Hour Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly Clear correct & perfect - Médium
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Correct & Perfect CC Crème Claire
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
watermelon foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Wildflower Whirl Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Winning Streak Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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