Disodium C12-14 Sec-Pareth-12 Sulfosuccinate
AKA “Mild Surfactant, Cleanser
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Disodium c12-14 sec-pareth-12 sulfosuccinate
AKA: Mild Surfactant, Cleanser
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleansing agent that removes dirt and oil while creating a rich lather. It also conditions skin and hair, leaving them soft without stripping natural moisture.
CAS #
68815-56-5
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Hydrotrope
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic surfactant formulated in the late 20th century to provide mild cleansing with reduced skin irritation compared to traditional sulfates, used in shampoos and body washes.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Allergic contact dermatitis to coco betaine in a beard cleanser.
Badaoui A
Contact dermatitis, 2024
Allergic contact dermatitis to coco betaine in a beard cleanser.
Badaoui A
Contact dermatitis, 2024
Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patients.
Corazza M, Lauriola MM, Bianchi A, Zappaterra M, Virgili A
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2010
Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patients.
Corazza M, Lauriola MM, Bianchi A, Zappaterra M, Virgili A
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2010
Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patients.
Corazza M, Lauriola MM, Bianchi A, Zappaterra M, Virgili A
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2010
Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patients.
Corazza M, Lauriola MM, Bianchi A, Zappaterra M, Virgili A
Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2010
Disodium C12-14 Sec-Pareth-12 Sulfosuccinate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Skin cleansing in neonates and infants--basics of cleansers.
Tyebkhan G
Indian journal of pediatrics, 2002
A double-blinded, randomized, split-side, vehicle-controlled study of the efficacy of cleanser containing Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl., Suregada multifl
Winayanuwattikun W, Varothai S, Tuchinda P, Kulthanan K, Prasertworonun N et al.
Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology, 2023
The impacts of sodium lauroyl sarcosinate in facial cleanser on facial skin microbiome and lipidome.
Zhao H, Yu F, Wang C, Han Z, Liu S et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2024
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR