Disodium Oleth-3 Sulfosuccinate
AKA “Olive-derived surfactant, Mild cleanser
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Disodium oleth-3 sulfosuccinate
AKA: Olive-derived surfactant, Mild cleanser
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-3-carboxy-1-oxosulfopropyl-.omega.-9-(Z)-octadecenyloxy-, disodium salts (3 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
68311-03-5; 39354-45-5; 58450-52-5; 40754-59-4; 42015-08-0; 68815-56-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Surfactant Hydrotrope
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
Developed as a sulfosuccinate ester derived from oleic acid in modern cosmetics. Designed as a mild surfactant alternative for gentle skin and hair cleansing.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR