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Cleanser / Surfactant

Lauryl Hydroxysultaine

Often labeled as: Premium Foam Stabilizer

The elite, irritation-reducing surfactant.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly advanced amphoteric surfactant. It creates a beautiful, stable foam and is specifically used because it drastically lowers the irritation potential of the entire cleanser formula.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Ensures cleansers are incredibly gentle, safe for the eyes, and richly foaming.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often used in premium K-Beauty "low pH" cleansers.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Foam equals dryness.

The Science

When using advanced sultaines, you get massive foam with absolutely zero barrier stripping.