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
Biore
Blemish-Fighting Ice Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Blonde Rx Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
BLONDED BRIGHTENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Blue Musk Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Body Cleanser Dean Street
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Body Cleanser Melrose Place
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Body Cleanser St. Barts Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Salt & Stone
Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Brightening Facial Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bulldog
Bulldog Duschgel Zitrone & Bergamotte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Cantu Guava Scalp Care Shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Care & Protect Antibacterial Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CeraVe
CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
White Barn
Champagne Toast
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú infantil
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Citrus Blossom Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Clarify Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rahua
Classic Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Clean Rinse Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Clean Slate Daily Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Cleanse
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Biore
Clear & Breathable Cooling Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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