OCTOXYNOL-3
Ingredient type:Surfactants
✨ Role: Octoxynol-3 is used as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic care products. It helps to blend water and oil in formulations and cleanse the skin by reducing surface tension.
Ingredient type: Surfactant
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe in usual cosmetic concentrations. However, use at high concentrations may cause irritation.
✨ Vegan: Yes, octoxynol-3 is an ingredient of synthetic origin and is therefore compatible with vegan formulations.
✨ Please note: Although mainly safe, people with sensitive skin may experience irritation. It's important to do a tolerance test on a small area of skin if you have a history of skin sensitivity or allergies.
Found in: Frequently found in facial cleansers, make-up remover lotions, shampoos and sometimes in moisturizers for its emulsifying properties.
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