Potassium dodecylbenzenesulfonate

Ingredient type: Surfactants

✨ Role: Potassium dodecylbenzenesulfonate is a powerful cleansing and foaming agent that helps remove dirt, oil and impurities from the skin. It is often used for its emulsifying properties, which enable uniform blending of ingredients in a cosmetic product.

Ingredient type: Surfactant

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe at respectful threshold concentrations, but may be irritating at higher levels.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Although potassium dodecylbenzenesulfonate is effective at cleansing the skin, it can sometimes cause irritation, especially on sensitive skin. It is therefore often used in combination with soothing or moisturizing agents to reduce the potential for sensitization.

Found in: Typically found in facial cleansers, shower gels, shampoos and other hair and body care products.