Surfactant

Isethionate

Isethionate is a cleansing agent that helps remove dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin and hair.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant precursor; used in bath soaps/detergents (the sodium salt of 2-hydroxyethanesulfonic acid)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Isethionate is a cleansing agent that helps remove dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin and hair.

Reference

Identifiers

Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.