OLETH-23
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIANT
✨ Role: Oleth-23 is used in cosmetic products as an emulsifier and surfactant. It helps blend oily and aqueous ingredients, creating a homogeneous, stable texture. It also improves product spreadability on the skin.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Considered safe for cosmetic use when used at recommended concentrations.
✨ Vegan: Yes, Oleth-23 is generally vegan because it's derived from ethoxylated castor oil.
✨ To know: Well tolerated by most skin types, but may cause mild irritation in very sensitive skin due to its ethoxylated base.
Present in: Moisturizers, sun lotions, aftershaves, shampoos and other care products requiring a stable oil-water phase.
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