LAURETH-23

"Medium penalty" in all categories.

Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
INCI name: LAURETH-23
Classification: Ethoxylated compound, Nonionic surfactant

Namely Laureth-23 is a nonionic surfactant prepared from lauryl alcohol and 23 moles of ethylene oxide. It is used in cosmetics as surfactant and emulsifier: HLB (16.9). It makes it possible to create oil-in-water emulsions.

Its functions (INCI)

Cleansing : Helps to keep a clean surface
Emulsifying : Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used

This ingredient is present in 0.44% of cosmetics.

Shaving cream (58.1%)

Women's shaving gel (35.51%)

Shaving gel (15.38%)

Shampoo for colored / highlighted hair (4.06%)

Anti-dandruff shampoo (3.58%)