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
Dontodent
Kräuter Zahncreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Herbivore
LAPIS Blue Tansy Cleansing Gel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Ocean Pop Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Rainbow Mango Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Sugar Sky Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Alpine Tea Tree
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Aspen Air
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - California Coast
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Fresh Ocean Splash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Mandarin Woods
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Maui moisture shampoo Maui moisture shampoo
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Medium Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
MEN+CARE
Lists fragrance
Dove
Men+Care Blood Orange + Sea Salt Uplift Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blue Eucalyptus + Birch Relaxing Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blue Eucalyptus and Birch Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clove Oil Exfoliate Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Clean Comfort Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Cedar Oil Relax Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Exfoliating Deep Clean Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Mango + Cedarwood Body & Face Wash for Hydrated Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Moon Oasis Body & Face Wash for Hydrated Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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