Trisodium Sulfosuccinate
Trisodium Sulfosuccinate is a surfactant and hydrotrope ingredient. It’s in 6 products on Poliage, most often body wash and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Trisodium Sulfosuccinate: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Trisodium Sulfosuccinate: chelating
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Trisodium Sulfosuccinate: hydrotrope
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Trisodium Sulfosuccinate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 59895, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Trisodium Sulfosuccinate
Clinique
Exfoliating Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
For Men Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel douche pamplemousse rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
LAPIS Blue Tansy Cleansing Gel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Olive Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Proactiv
Renewing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
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