Sodium Isethionate
Sodium Isethionate is a cleansing and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 170 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Sodium isethionate: used to wash skin or hair and make hair smoother and easier to comb.
What it does
Contains Sodium Isethionate: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Isethionate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Isethionate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Isethionate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37896, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Isethionate
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Micellaire 2x100g
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Original 2x100g Lot de 3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Pink Lot 2x100g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Savon Pain de Toilette Soin et Huile Surgras 2x100g Lot de 3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Secrets de Soin Gel Douche Lavande
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
dove soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
unilever
Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Nourissante Infusée Huile de Coco 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Nourrissante Huile de Rose 24h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
FORIA
Everyday Body Wash with Organic Botanicals
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Glow
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Glowing Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
go fresh cucumber & green tea scent
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Himalayan Salt & Rose Oil Exfoliating Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Hydrating Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Hydrating facial cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
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