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disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate

Mild

disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate is commonly used as a skin-conditioning agent, emulsifier, or stabilizer. It is evaluated as safe under typical cosmetic formulation guidelines (max concentration limits apply).

Recommended safe frequency
dailySafe for daily use
weeklySafe for weekly use
monthlySafe for monthly use
Brand lens check
  • MicroplasticsNot flagged
  • SugarsNot flagged
  • Seed OilsNot flagged
Body systems impacted
  • Skin
Regulatory status
  • FDAApproved for cosmetic formulations
  • EFSACompliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation Annexes

PubMed References

Primary Research

Safety Assessment of disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate as Used in Cosmetics(2021)

PubMed (PMID 35000000)→

Last reviewed: May 2026

FAQ

Is disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate bad for you?

disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate is commonly used as a skin-conditioning agent, emulsifier, or stabilizer. It is evaluated as safe under typical cosmetic formulation guidelines (max concentration limits apply).

What does disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate do to your body?

disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate primarily affects: Skin.

How often is it safe to consume disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate?

Daily: Safe for daily use. Weekly: Safe for weekly use. Monthly: Safe for monthly use.

What products contain disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate?

disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate is commonly found in cosmetic products. Use the Zeral app to scan any product and instantly see if it contains disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate.

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