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
Tree Hut
Golden Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Guava Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Hair Filler + Polypeptides Fullness Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tocca
Hand & Body Wash Cleopatra
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tocca
Hand & Body Wash Florence
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tocca
Hand & Body Wash Stella
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
harvest gathering hand soap
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Le Labo
Hinoki SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Honeydew Hype Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
Hydra Gloss Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Hydrating Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kopari
Hydrating Gel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Jack Black
Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dentalux
Junior Dentalux
Lists fragrance, parabens
Pacifica
Kale Detox Deep Cleaning Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals BioAdaptive Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ELEVEN
Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Kojic Acid Turmeric Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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