NONYL NONOXYNOL-100

Ingredient type: Surfactants

✨ Role: Nonyl Nonoxynol-100 is mainly used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic products. It helps blend ingredients that would not naturally combine, such as oil and water, and also helps cleanse the skin by allowing impurities to disperse and be rinsed off with water.

Ingredient type: Surfactant

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe in the concentrations generally used in cosmetics. However, as with all surfactants, it can be irritating to some sensitive skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, Nonyl Nonoxynol-100 is a synthetic compound not derived from animal sources.

✨ Worth knowing: Although widely used, Nonyl Nonoxynol-100, like other nonyphenol ethers, has been subject to criticism regarding its environmental impact, particularly in terms of biodegradability and endocrine-disrupting potential.

Found in: Generally found in lotions, creams, facial cleansers, and sometimes in shampoos and other hair care products.