C12-13 PARETH-2

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER

✨ Role: C12-13 Pareth-2 is used primarily as an emulsifier and cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas. It helps disperse ingredients into a uniform solution, improving product texture and application.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use at usual concentrations. However, as with all ethoxylated alcohols, it can be irritating to sensitive skin if not properly formulated.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and can be considered vegan.

✨ Worth knowing: it's important to be aware that ingredients in the ethoxylated family, such as C12-13 Pareth-2, are sometimes criticized for their residual potential for traces of 1,4-dioxane, a by-product of ethoxylation. Although levels are generally controlled in finished products, this may be of concern to some sensitized consumers.

Found in: Often found in facial cleansers, shampoos, bubble baths and body lotions, where it helps remove dirt and excess sebum while leaving skin feeling soft.