Sodium Olivamphoacetate
Other names: Sodium olivamfoacetate
Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)
Sodium Olivamphoacetate, sometimes also referred to as Sodium Olivamfoacetate, is an ingredient that can increasingly be found on the labels of various cosmetic products. It is a type of surfactant, which, in simple terms, means that this ingredient has the ability to reduce the surface tension between two media, making it easier, for example, to mix water and oil. This is used not only in cosmetics but also in many other industries.
However, if we talk about Sodium Olivamphoacetate in the context of cosmetics, it is mainly found in skin and body washes, shampoos and eau de toilette. Thanks to its abilities, it can effectively remove impurities and excess oil from the skin and hair without drying or irritating them unnecessarily. In addition, Sodium Olivamphoacetate is also mildly antibacterial and can soften water. It also has the advantage of being highly tolerant to the skin, making it ideal for sensitive and problematic skin. Products containing this surfactant are generally very gentle and can thus be used even on sensitive or allergy-prone skin.