LAURETH-12 CARBOXYLIC ACID
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIANT
✨ Role: Laureth-12 Carboxylic Acid is used in cosmetic products primarily as an emulsifying agent. It helps blend water- and oil-based ingredients, contributing to the stability and smooth texture of the final product.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe when used according to manufacturers' concentration recommendations. As always, it's best to do a tolerance test on a small area of skin before wider use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and is generally suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Laureth-12 Carboxylic Acid is derived from ethoxylation, a chemical process that may raise concerns among some consumers about residues of contaminants, such as 1,4-dioxane. Make sure your source of supply meets strict purity standards.
Present in: Often used in creams, lotions and hair care products requiring emulsion stability.
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