Snapshot
- Overview
- A plant-derived cleanser that creates creamy, gentle foam.
- Category
- Cleansing
- Type
- Surfactant
Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer
Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer is a polymeric, sugar-derived anionic surfactant used in cosmetic cleansers. It's chosen for mild rinse-off formulas to boost creamy foam, aid viscosity control, and improve rinsing.
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Our take
Is Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good because this sugar-derived anionic and polymeric surfactant delivers gentle, creamy foam with typically low irritation compared with harsher sulfates. The evidence is mostly formulation and in-house performance data rather than strong clinical trials, which keeps it a notch below Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It provides gentle cleansing that helps minimize dryness and leaves skin feeling comfortable, supporting a cushioned, non-stripping wash experience.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's common in facial cleansers, body washes, and baby shampoos where a mild lather is desired, and used in creamy shower gels to refine texture and rinse-off feel.
Before you use it
Safety
It's generally well tolerated in rinse-off use; mild eye or skin irritation is possible with any surfactant, especially at higher concentrations. No widely recognized regulatory restrictions apply to cosmetic use.
