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Ingredient guide
sodium isethionate
In short
Sodium Isethionate is a very gentle cleansing surfactant known for rich foam with minimal dryness. It’s a core ingredient in many soap‑free cleansing bars.
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Skin type
Sensitive · Dry
Best used
Anytime
What it is
Ultra-gentle anionic surfactant derived from isethionic acid. Produces dense foam with minimal lipid stripping. A staple in syndet (soap-free) bars and sensitive-skin cleansers.
Also found as
Where to find it
Dove Beauty Bar
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar
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Common questions
It lifts away impurities while helping maintain a comfortable, non‑stripped feel on the skin.
It’s well suited to dry or sensitive skin types that prefer a softer cleansing experience.
It’s typically found in syndet bars and gentle face or body cleansers.
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