C12-13 ALKETH-5

Ingredient type:Surfactants

✨ Role: C12-13 Alketh-5 is used as a surfactant or emulsifier in cosmetic products. It helps create stable emulsions by allowing water and oil to mix, and it also promotes skin cleansing by helping to remove impurities and sebum.

Ingredient type: Surfactant

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use when properly formulated. However, as with all surfactants, it is important to adhere to recommended concentrations.

✨ Vegan: C12-13 Alketh-5 is generally vegan since it's derived from petrochemical or vegetable sources, but this can depend on the manufacturer.

✨ Please note: This compound can be mildly irritating for very sensitive skin, particularly if products are left on the skin. It is often well tolerated in rinsed-off products such as cleansers or shampoos.

Found in: This ingredient is mainly found in face and hair cleansers such as shampoos and shower gels, as well as in emulsions such as moisturizers and lotions.

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