OCTOXYNOL-16

Ingredient type:Surfactants

✨ Role: Octoxynol-16 is mainly used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic formulas. It helps to blend oily and aqueous ingredients, and contributes to improving product texture while helping to cleanse the skin by removing impurities and excess sebum.

Ingredient type: Surfactant

‍⚕️ Safety: Octoxynol-16 is generally considered safe when used at recommended concentrations in cosmetic products.

✨ Vegan: This ingredient is generally considered vegan because it is synthetic and not derived from animals.

✨ Worth knowing: Although widely used, some sensitive skin types may react to it. It is therefore advisable to carry out a skin tolerance test before regular use. May be irritating to the eyes, and its use is regulated in some countries.

Found in: Mainly used in detergents, cleansers, lotions and some hair care products.

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