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
Bliss
Clear Genius Clarifying Gel Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
coco colada foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OGX
Coconut Coffee Scrub & Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
OGX
Coconut milk
Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Coconut Milk & Sugar Lychee Plant Milk Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rahua
Color Full™ Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CHI
Color Illuminate Platinum Blonde Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Cool Moisture Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
boscia
Cryosea Firming Icy-cold Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Shea Solutions
Curl & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Curl Love Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Curl Reset Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Curl Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OGX
Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Dance zero%
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Davines
Davines MOMO Moisturizing Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Deluxe Defense Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Dentifrice aux plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Auchan
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Lists fragrance, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice dents sensibles
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice enfant multi-fruits 6 ans et +
Lists fragrance
Auchan
DENTIFRICE ET BAIN DE BOUCHE 2 en 1 ENFANT
Lists fragrance
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