All Ingredients
53

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate

Moderate

Quick verdict

High concern

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate skin safety dashboard

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate scores 53/100 across 3 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

4/5

High pore-clogging risk signal for acne-prone skin.

Fungal acne concern

Review

Review the full formula before using on Malassezia-prone skin.

Pregnancy concern

Review

Ask a clinician before using during pregnancy or nursing.

Skin types to avoid

Acne-prone, Oily, Sensitive

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 4/5

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate has an estimated comedogenic risk of 4/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 3 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate?

Moderate

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate currently scores 53/100, which places it in a moderate-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate a safety score of 53/100 with a medium concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate?

Acne-prone, oily, and reactive skin types may want to be more cautious with Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, since it carries a stronger pore-clogging signal. Other skin types generally have less to weigh. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Provisional AI estimate - being verified against official sources.

We have not yet attached an official citation to this ingredient. The current rating is a provisional AI estimate and will be updated as authoritative sources are added.

3 products analyzed containing Sodium Cetearyl SulfateAnalyze a new product

Found in 3 Products

Balea med Ultra sensitive Panthenol handcreme - contains Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
50

Balea med Ultra sensitive Panthenol handcreme

medium

Natrium Cetearyl Sulfat ist ein Emulgator, der bei empfindlicher Haut potenziell irritierend wirken kann.

Mixa Panthenol Comfort Creme - contains Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
60

Mixa Panthenol Comfort Creme

medium

Dieser Emulgator kann bei empfindlicher Haut potenziell reizend wirken, ist aber milder als andere Sulfate.

Balea med Handcreme Ultra Sensitive - contains Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
50

Balea med Handcreme Ultra Sensitive

medium

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate ist ein Emulgator, der bei sensibler Haut möglicherweise zu Reizungen oder Austrocknung führen kann.

Showing all 3 of 3 products

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 3 products in our database, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate has an estimated comedogenic risk of 4/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 3 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate?
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate currently scores 53/100, which places it in a moderate-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate a safety score of 53/100 with a medium concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate?
Acne-prone, oily, and reactive skin types may want to be more cautious with Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, since it carries a stronger pore-clogging signal. Other skin types generally have less to weigh. This is informational, not medical advice.