Sodium Methyl Isethionate
Sodium Methyl Isethionate is an emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 5 products on Poliage, most often shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Sodium methyl isethionate: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Sodium Methyl Isethionate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 83915, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Methyl Isethionate
Botanics
All Bright Cleansing Foam Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
frank body
Sweet Cheeks Kit
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Soap & Glory
Travel Size Face Soap And Clarity Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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