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
OGX
Orchid oil shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
osea undaria algae wash
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Palm Grove Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
passionfruit sol foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dentalux
Paste
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Mixsoon
PDRN Collagen Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Eden BodyWorks
Peppermint Tea Tree Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
K18
PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pink Hibiscus Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Pistachio Cream Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Deliplus
Pulpis Mix
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
pumpkin pecan waffles hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pumpkin Roll Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
ACURE
Radically Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Relaxing Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kitsch
Rice Water Shampoo For Hair Growth
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Roman revive shampoo
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Bath & Body Works
Rose Water & Ivy Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
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Mielle Organics
Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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