Laureth-12

  • Surfactant

Not rated A basic ingredient widely used in most products, such as purified water, or one that is not suitable for star-rating-based preference analysis.

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About Laureth-12

Laureth-12 is a polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol with an average n value of 12.[1] The number 12 at the end of the name refers to the average number of ethylene oxide units added. It changes the balance between the water-loving and oil-loving parts, affecting cleansing power, emulsifying ability, and skin feel. In cosmetics, it is used to create emulsified formulas in which water and oil are evenly mixed, and to lower surface tension so ingredients wet, mix, and spread evenly.[2]

Laureth-12 Details

Ingredient function
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Main product categories
Moisturizing Cream, Anti-Aging Essence, Eye Cream
INCI name
LAURETH-12
CosIng ID
76933

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