Laureth-20

  • 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-20

A polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol, with n averaging 20.[1] The number 20 at the end of the name indicates the average number of added ethylene oxide units. It changes the balance between the water-loving and oil-loving portions, 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-20 Details

Ingredient function
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Main product categories
Volumizing Mascara, Moisturizing/Nourishing Shampoo, Cleansing Foam
INCI name
LAURETH-20
CosIng ID
76946

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