Common Name(s): Sulfosuccinate mild dianionic,gentle anionic surfactant,baby-safe
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides ultra-mild sulfosuccinate dianionic gentle cleansing.
Why It's Used: Sulfosuccinate ultra-mild cleanser โ the dianionic succinate-sulfonate head group provides significantly lower protein denaturing than monovalent anionics, making sulfosuccinates the reference mild surfactant class for baby and sensitive skin formulations.
How It Works: Dicarboxylate+sulfonate dianionic head. very low zein solubilisation: gentle. baby/sensitive skin standard. dianionic: two negative charges reduce per-charge protein binding. conditioning foam. biodegradable.
Typically Found In: Baby shampoos,ultra-sensitive skin
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 3%โ20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Sulfosuccinate dianionic mildness: two negative charges on succinate portion create electrostatic repulsion with negatively charged skin proteins (at ph>5, skin proteins net negative). this charge-charge repulsion prevents close protein approach โ the dianionic character providing a built-in electrostatic mildness mechanism absent in monovalent anionic surfactants.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,sulfosuccinate ultra-mild dianionic review